The secret’s out: Our editorial director, Daniel, and I are regulars on the Serious Eats subreddit. (He occasionally jumps into the conversation; I lurk.) We know the usual crowd favorites: Halal-cart chicken, foolproof pan pizza, and pressure cooker chicken chile verde, to name a few. That’s why we were thrilled to see a recent thread asking the community which recipes deserve more love. The answers are varied, but I did notice a pattern: You really love your meat and starches.
Below, we’ve gathered some of the most underrated Serious Eats recipes according to Reddit. You’ll find easy chicken dinners, lots of meat, some sweets, and even a sauce or two. These dishes are tried and true, and beloved by you, our readers. And while I wish I could include every suggestion, there were 268 responses at the time of writing—far too many for one roundup. So, consider this your invitation to cook beyond the usual hits. Your next go-to recipe might just be hiding here.
01 of 17
Serious Eats / Andrew Janjigian
These satisfying burgers get their robust texture from partially dehydrated canned black beans, chopped cashews, and panko bread crumbs, and a fragrant blend of sautéed onions, poblano peppers, garlic, and smoky chipotle chile gives the patties depth. As Redditor u/ApfelFarFromTree wrote: “The only veggie burgers I’ll eat at home. Very forgiving recipe, too, in case you want to customize.”
Get Recipe: Really Awesome Black Bean Burgers
02 of 17
Serious Eats / J. Kenji López-Alt
Chicken breast doesn’t have to be bland or boring. Here, it’s perfectly moist with crisp skin, and paired with a simple pan sauce that gets its thick, glossy texture from gelatin.
Get Recipe: Easy Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts With Lemon and Rosemary Pan Sauce
03 of 17
Serious Eats / Aaron Hutcherson
Quick, Cuban-style chicken cutlets marinated in citrus juices and spices? Yes, please.
Get Recipe: Cuban-Style Pollo a la Plancha (Marinated and Griddled Chicken)
04 of 17
Serious Eats / Joshua Bousel
“Anytime I make Josh’s quick BBQ beans, I get asked for the recipe.” – Redditor u/Ramo2653
Get Recipe: Quick Barbecue Beans
05 of 17
Serious Eats / J. Kenji López-Alt
“The best-tasting dish I’ve ever made from Serious Eats,” says Redditor u/Lifeace, who was “amazed that it’s never been mentioned” on the subreddit.
Get Recipe: Salmon Poke With Macadamia Nuts and Fried Shallots
06 of 17
Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
“Look. I don’t care what the title sounds like. This is damn good. Because we’re extra, we double the garlic, double the anchovies, and double the kale. But even as written, it’s excellent.” – Redditor u/mrs_swampcelt
Get Recipe: Pasta With Beans and Greens
07 of 17
Serious Eats / J. Kenji López-Alt
It’s hard not to love crispy chicken, especially when it’s paired with a sweet and sour sauce of whole-grain mustard, apple cider vinegar, and chicken stock. Plus: It’s a one-pot meal, making it a great weeknight dinner option.
Get Recipe: Crispy Braised Chicken Thighs With Cabbage and Bacon
08 of 17
Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
Everyone knows and loves Genoese pesto, but its Sicilian cousin, pesto alla trapanese, is just as worthy of stardom. To preserve the fresh, uncooked flavor of the sauce, be sure to toss it with the pasta off heat.
Get Recipe: Pesto alla Trapanese (Sicilian Pesto With Almonds and Tomatoes)
09 of 17
“This is ridiculously good potato salad—the crunch, the eggs, everything about it is absolutely 10/10.” – Redditor u/zebathin
Get Recipe: Japanese Potato Salad With Cucumbers, Carrots, and Red Onion
10 of 17
Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
These cookies get their standout flavor from not one, but two kinds of cinnamon: commercially ground cinnamon and freshly grated cinnamon sticks.
Get Recipe: New-Fashioned Snickerdoodles
11 of 17
Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez
“I’ve posted the recipe before, and it’s been a go-to for us since the first time I made them. It’s so simple and so delicious.” – Redditor u/melgirlnow88
Get Recipe: Philly Cheesesteak
12 of 17
Serious Eats / Mateja Zvirotic Andrijanic
“The channa masala is incredible. I’m not anywhere close to vegetarian, but I make this about once a month as a meal and happily live off the leftovers for a couple of days.” – Redditor u/spreadsheetgeek
Get Recipe: Channa Masala
13 of 17
Serious Eats / J. Kenji López-Alt
Made with parsley, cilantro, and seasoned with coriander, cumin, cardamom, cloves, and Thai bird chiles, this hot sauce is bright, herbaceous, and packs a punch.
Get Recipe: Zhug (Yemenite Hot Sauce With Cilantro and Parsley)
14 of 17
Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
“Holy sh*t man, the French onion soup tarte Tatin is unholy delicious.” – Redditor u/my1stusernamesucked
Get Recipe: French Onion Soup Tarte Tatin
15 of 17
Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
“Absolutely killer recipe and a favorite of anyone I’ve served it to.” – Redditor u/HerrikGipson
Get Recipe: Daeji Bulgogi (Korean-Style Spicy Grilled Pork)
16 of 17
Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
“I’ve made the sinigang maybe a dozen times. Not a single post on this sub about it.” – Redditor u/SteamrollerAssault
Get Recipe: Sinigang na Baboy (Filipino Pork in Sour Tamarind Soup)
17 of 17
Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik
“Outstanding. Unctuous. Voluptuous. Restaurant-worthy.” – Redditor u/Tikapants
Get Recipe: Smooth and Silky Cauliflower Purée
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