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A Love Letter to Okra
On bhindi, gumbo, and the quiet brilliance of a misunderstood vegetable
 • Nik Sharma
A Sweet, Crunchy, Citrus-Scented Goodbye to the Year
Rocky Road science, Buddha’s hand tequila, and a warm hello from Australia
 • Nik Sharma
A Little Holiday Joy from My Kitchen
Big news from Boston, my favorite 2025 cookbooks, and a brand-new chai cookie
 • Nik Sharma
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu Is Here
My Top Mains, Sides, and Desserts + A New Sweet Potato Recipe You’ll Love
 • Nik Sharma
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.
 • Nik Sharma
Smoke, Spice, and the Science of Flavor
This week’s menu: the chemistry of color, the magic of salt, and the spice blend I can’t stop using.
 • Nik Sharma
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.
 • Nik Sharma
Never Eat a Sad Salad Again: My Science-Backed Tricks
How I Store Salads (and Keep Them from Going Sad and Soggy)
 • Nik Sharma
The Sweet Science of Corn: From Fields to Flavor
It starts the way so many things in summer do, with a flash of sweetness that is gone almost before you have tasted it.
 • Nik Sharma
Poulet Sauté au Vinaigre, Noyaux, and the Culinary Elegance of Acids
Why acidity transforms flavor, tenderizes meats, and reveals hidden aromas
 • Nik Sharma
Smoked, Mashed, and Magical: Baingan Bharta
Here’s a collection of smart, science-backed kitchen hacks for cooking with eggplant—whether you're roasting, frying, grilling, or storing them.
 • Nik Sharma
Live Chat: Nik Sharma & Sami Tamimi
We chat about Sami’s soulful new book Boustany, the dishes that sustain him, and the lived beauty of Palestine—stories of resilience, joy, and…
 • Nik Sharma and Sami Tamimi
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