Everyday Flavor

🔥 From Fire to Ice: Tandoori Grilled Carrots + the Granita I Can’t Stop Scraping

Smoky, spiced carrots that hold their own on the grill—and a coconut-lychee granita that tastes like vacation. One hot, one cool, both absolutely worth…

Jul 13 •

Secrets of the Tandoor: What You Won’t Learn at Your Local Takeout

Why naan isn’t homemade in India and how you can recreate tandoori flavor without the clay oven.

Jun 29 •

The Smart Cook’s Guide to Freezing Food (Without Ruining It)

How to freeze proteins, veggies, and flavor-packed sauces the right way—plus a smoky salsa macha and a weeknight dish you’ll crave again and again 🔥

Jun 22 •

The Day Asparagus Made Me Google ‘Sudden Onset Deadly Body Odor'

What Asparagus Season Tastes Like—Garlic, Lemon, Parmesan, and a Hint of Heat

Jun 15 •

What Should I Cook (and Write) For You Next?

Weeknight Dinner: Mezzi Rigatoni with Spicy Gochujang Tomato Sauce

Jun 10 •

I Filmed with America’s Test Kitchen—Then Got Cookies from a Baking Legend 🍪

My top Memorial Day recipes, a sweet new dessert, and what it’s really like behind the scenes on set.

May 25 •

What to Do With Too Much Ginger (and the Comfort Soup I’m Living On)

A step-by-step method to make ginger last longer, and that white bean and chicken chili? It’s the bowl I’ve been craving on repeat.

May 11 •

Crispy Heat vs. Creamy Spice—This Week’s Flavor Faceoff

Two powerhouse dishes from India and Italy, each bringing bold heat, comfort, and serious flavor science.

May 4 •

Savory Olive and Sweet Corn Loaf

Oven Hot Spots, Mango Cardamom Flan, plus a Special Offer!🎂✨

Apr 27 •

Pasta with Creamy Lemon–Sichuan Peppercorn Sauce

This Pasta Bites Back (In the Best Way) plus all you need to know about Sichuan Peppercorns

Apr 13 •

Kimchi Grilled Cheese and Honey Garlic Chicken from Umma

The Cookbook That Made Me Cry (In a Good Way)

Apr 6 •

North Carolina-Style Pulled Pork (My Way)

Plus 7 Dishes to Cook This Week

Feb 16 •

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