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says to avoid the first time out), and sent me a picture of his failure, including the
entirely unnecessary message "This recipe did not work for me." Anyway, if I were
making him a Father's Day dinner, I'd make the flippin' pancake, and I'd serve it
alongside some of Sohla's chili crisp, since my father has asked me why anyone
would make it when you can buy the stuff in the jar at your local Chinese market.
Because it's better, Dad! —Sho Spaeth, features editor
Singaporean Chili Crab
When I was young, having crab at home was a treat, but still cheaper than eating it
at a restaurant. I have memories of cautiously peering into the sink as my father
handled the pinching crustaceans with force and speed. He'd stir-fry them
Cantonese-style, or simply steam them with soy sauce on the side. This Father’s
Day, it’ll be my first time making a crab dish (yikes!). But with a Serious Eats
recipe and my dad’s guidance, I’m confident this Singaporean Chili Crab will be a
hit. —Vivian Kong, product designer
Skillet Chocolate Cake
My dad loves chocolate
cake. (It's a love I have
very much inherited.) For
Father's Day, I'll be
treating him to Stella's
skillet chocolate cake:
The ganache frosting is
super luscious and rich,
and the cake (typical of
Stella's recipes) is
perfectly moist and
deeply chocolaty. And in
the future, he can make
this recipe for himself
without much trouble. He already has the cast iron pan, and the whole thing comes
together right in it. I can only hope that he'll think to return the favor and make it
for my birthday. —Ariel Kanter, marketing director
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