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The Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu Is Here
My Top Mains, Sides, and Desserts + A New Sweet Potato Recipe You’ll Love
Nov 23
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Blame the Storm: I’m Starting Thanksgiving With Sweets
How a Friendsgiving dessert turned into this year’s must-make Thanksgiving finale.
Nov 16
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Nik Sharma
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One Big Finale: Flavor, Science, and a Sweet Goodbye
Wrapping up my cookbook, the Flavor Forward finale, and a few new experiments from the kitchen.
Nov 9
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Nik Sharma
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The America's Test Kitchen Guest That Surprised Me!
A secret guest, fiery Chicken 65, and a deep dive into the science of spice—watch it now on Flavor Forward.
Nov 2
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Nik Sharma
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Luck, Light, and a Little Lemon
A Sunday spent treasure-hunting, a lemony one-pan dinner, and diving into fall’s most flavorful new reads
Oct 19
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Nik Sharma
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What Happens When Gochujang Crashes an Italian Dinner Party?
The pasta sauce I didn’t expect to fall in love with — and a deeper look into the creative recipe creation process.
Oct 12
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Nik Sharma
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Meet the “Red Gold” of Southern Italy
Calabrian chiles star in this week’s Flavor Forward Romesco Bean Stew, alongside 10 recipes to cook in October
Oct 5
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Nik Sharma
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Hypothesis: Dreams Do Come True
How I went from watching America’s Test Kitchen in the lab to hosting my own show, Flavor Forward.
Sep 28
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Nik Sharma
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Never Eat a Sad Salad Again: My Science-Backed Tricks
How I Store Salads (and Keep Them from Going Sad and Soggy)
Sep 14
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Nik Sharma
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From My Garden to Tony Tan’s Kitchen: Flavors of the Season
Meet a master of Asian cuisine — and cook his Beef Rendang and Pineapple Fried Rice at home
Sep 7
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Nik Sharma
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Poulet Sauté au Vinaigre, Noyaux, and the Culinary Elegance of Acids
Why acidity transforms flavor, tenderizes meats, and reveals hidden aromas
Aug 17
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Nik Sharma
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Tomatillos and the Flavor Maximizing Power of Heat
From smoky salsa verde to summer’s best stone fruits, this week is all about bringing out the bold flavors of the season.
Aug 10
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