a deep-fat thermometer

Asian-Style Crab Cakes with Wasabi Caper Sauce

Bacon Scallion Hush Puppies

Beer-Battered Asparagus

Beer-Battered Fish with Smoked-Paprika Mayonnaise

Black-Eyed Pea Fritters with Hot Pepper Relish

Brussels Sprouts with Shallots and Wild Mushrooms

Caponatina Toasts

Cheddar Rice Fritters

Cheese-Stuffed Poblanos with Tomato Sauce (Chiles Rellenos de Queso)

Chinese Egg Rolls

Crab and Pork Spring Rolls

Crab Salad with Wonton Crisps and Lime

Deep-Fried Poached Eggs with Creamed Spinach and Serrano Ham

Escolar Fish with Mango and Shrimp Ravioli

French Toast Santa Fe

Fried Artichokes

Fried Artichokes

Fried Artichokes

Fried Onion Rings

Fried Yuca with Huancaína Sauce

Jalapeño Poppers

Jasmine Rice Crackers

Lacy Rice Noodle Crisps

Macaroni and Eggplant

Macaroni and Eggplant

Mongolian Fried Meat Pies (Huushuur)

Oyster Po' Boys

Oyster Po' Boys

Oyster Po' Boys

Pasta with Eggplant, Capers, and Olives

Red Curry Duck Wonton Napoleons

Ricotta Fritters

Shrimp and Black-Eyed Pea Croquettes

Southern Fried Catfish

Spice-Rubbed Steak with Quick Garlic Fries

Spinach Salad with Tamarind Dressing and Pappadam Croutons

Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Ricotta

Stuffed Italian Eggplant

Sweet and Sour Eggplant

Sweet Plantain Fritters

Swiss Chard and Crisp Shallot Rolls with Cilantro Raita

Watercress Salad with Cotija Cheese and Fried Tortillas

Zucchini Bacon Fritters with Basil-Mayo Dipping Sauce