Robin Donovan

I always keep a jar of Salsa Macha in my fridge. It’s an oil-based Mexican chile sauce that’s loaded with toasted chiles, garlic, and a mix of nuts and seeds. It’s rich, smoky, and a little bit crunchy, sort of like a Mexican-style chili crisp. I spoon it... See more

Nasi Goreng is Indonesian style fried rice that is sweet, salty, and a little bit spicy all at once. It gets its color and depth from turmeric and ground coriander, plus kecap manis, a thick, dark sweet soy sauce that caramelizes as soon as it hits the ho... See more

Bang Bang Chicken is the reason I keep a bottle of sweet chili sauce in my pantry at all times. The creamy Bang Bang Sauce, which uses sweet chili sauce as a base, is what makes this dish. It’s a creamy, spicy, slightly sweet mix that clings to every cris... See more

Potstickers are one of my favorite kitchen projects because the process is almost as enjoyable as eating them. I love sitting down with a stack of wrappers and a bowl of filling, folding dumplings while I chat with family or listen to a podcast. These pan... See more

With as much as I love eggs, this Japanese Egg Sandwich, AKA Tamago Sando, is like heaven to me. The pillowy soft bread is the perfect foil for the rich, creamy egg filling. Like all the best Japanese dishes, the ingredients are beguilingly simple, but ea... See more