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Something Sweet

I Have Chocolate on My Mind
Cookies in the oven, cookbooks on the floor, and a Netflix debut around the corner
 • 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
Blame the Storm: I’m Starting Thanksgiving With Sweets
How a Friendsgiving dessert turned into this year’s must-make Thanksgiving finale.
 • 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
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
The Scoop on Ice Cream
How science, invention, and human curiosity shaped the world’s most beloved frozen dessert
 • Nik Sharma
Apricots, But Make It Science, Nostalgia, and a Cake You’ll Probably Gatekeep
Including enzyme hacks, natural pectin tips, and A JAM that makes your fridge feel like a vacation.
 • Nik Sharma
🔥 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…
 • Nik Sharma
🧪 Why Your Silicone Spatula Stinks (and What to Do About It)
Plus: A Caramel-Crusted Burmese Semolina Cake You’ll Want to Bake Right Now
 • Nik Sharma
Los Angeles You Have My Heart/Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (Basil and Lemongrass) Chocolate Cake
2025 starts with a nightmare.
 • Nik Sharma
🎉Wrapping Up 2024 with a Festive Pain d’Épices Cake!
🎊 🥳 Plus More than 60 recipes to plan your holiday menu. ✨
 • Nik Sharma
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