Andy Baraghani
Former BA senior food editor. When Andy is not developing and testing recipes, he can be found at garage or estate sells and flea markets in search of objects to clutter his apartment. He has an extensive collection of mortar and pestles that he is very proud of. Spirit food: Salt-packed anchovies, bottarga, fish sauce…basically anything that packs a wallop of umami. andybaraghani.com
Recipes
Hot-Smoked Salmon with Salted Yogurt and Fennel
This is entrée you want to serve to guests when you have no time to cook and have no desire to turn on the oven.
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Fiery Green Tahini Sauce
This is the condiment version of those summer sandals you want to wear with everything.
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Tomato Toast With Chives and Sesame Seeds
Sprinkle the chives, sesame seeds, and flaky salt with abandon.
Shopping
The Salty Toothpaste That Makes My Teeth Feel Super Clean
Senior food editor Andy Baraghani swears by this natural toothpaste.
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Slow-Roasted Onion Dip
Like the one you make with the packet of soup mix, but with no weird chemicals and 1,000 percent tastier.
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Grilled Carrots With Avocado and Mint
You actually don’t have to bother with peeling the carrots for this recipe—not only do the thin skins pack lots nutrients, but you’ll also get a better char with them on.
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Tomato-Coconut Curry With Cod
This tomato curry is enriched with coconut cream and brightened with fresh basil and lime juice.
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Swordfish Steaks with Asparagus Salad
This satisfying seafood dinner comes together in as little as 20 minutes. Cooking the fish, then making the warm, herby mustard dressing in the same skillet also means cleanup is a breeze.
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Grilled Short Ribs with Pickled Daikon
If you’ve ever had kalbi at a Korean barbecue restaurant, you’ve had grilled flanken-style short ribs, and you can definitely make them at home.
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Grilled Strip Steak With Blistered Tomatoes
Good idea alert: Cooking half the tomatoes in a skillet on the grill lets you capture all their juices and turn them into a saucy condiment for the steak.
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Grilled Swordfish With Charred Leeks
Firm, thick swordfish steaks can handle being cooked over medium-high heat like a steak.
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Grilled Spiced Snapper With Mango Salad
Grilling a whole fish doesn’t have to be daunting, we’re here to show you how it’s done (simply!).
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Spicy Grilled Chicken With Crunchy Fennel Salad
This grilled chicken packs some heat, which is why we paired it with a cooling and crisp fennel salad.
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Vegetarian Meatballs with Soy Honey Glaze
This vegetarian dinner features a spicy soy-honey glaze that caramelizes on the chickpea-mushroom balls as they cook.
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Grain-Free Tahini Granola
If you’re missing the oats in this gluten-free, make-ahead granola, simply swap out 1 cup of the nuts for ¾ cup rolled oats.
Cooking
These Onion-y Turmeric Eggs Are the Perfect Breakfast Comfort Food
Andy Baraghani shares his dad's classic recipe.