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
Peach Sorbet With Crushed Blackberries
Turn juicy-sweet peaches into creamy sorbet, no ice cream maker required.
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Grilled Carrots With Avocado and Mint
Toss grilled carrots and fresh avocados with a chile-ginger dressing that's sweetened with honey for a simple side that can easily double as a light lunch.
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Buttery Tomato and Cinnamon-Spiced Rice
This Persian rice dish, known as kateh gojeh farangi, is the ideal late summer comfort food. The cinnamon tames the natural acidity of tomatoes, creating a sweet-savory aroma and flavor.
Cooking
When Life Grants You Ripe Avocados, Douse Them in a Turmeric-Garlic Sizzle
We call it the Andy Baraghani treatment.
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Coconut Green Curry With Mushrooms and Chickpeas
This vegetarian Thai curry comes together in about 30 minutes—and you don't need store-bought curry paste to make it. Our streamlined version is fresh-tasting and easy to throw together—just blitz cilantro stems (the most flavorful part of the herb!), ginger, garlic, shallots, and green chiles in a food processor or blender.
Lifestyle
Ask Andy: I’ve Started Texting My Ex During Social Distancing...Should I Stop?
Senior food editor Andy Baraghani will be answering your questions about solo living all month long.
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Grilled Pork Shoulder Steaks With Herb Salad
These sticky-salty-sweet pork steaks are a new summer grilling staple.
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Radishes With Crème Fraîche and Furikake
This DIY furikake is just five ingredients and you can use it on nearly everything.
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Flatbread With Avocado and Scallion Salsa
This is obviously a riff on avocado toast, but 10x better because homemade flatbread beats toast any day.
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Charred Peppers With Lemon Ricotta and Cucumbers
There’s a huge texture thing going on here with silky, smoky charred peppers and crisp, crunchy cucumbers.
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Salted Pistachio Crumbles With Berries and Ice Cream
All you need to make is the salty, crumbly pistachio topping in this super simple dessert.
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Crispy Turmeric-and-Pepper-Spiced Chicken Wings
Wings so crispy you won’t believe they were baked in the oven.
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Olive Oil Galette With Spicy Greens
While butter is the usual choice for galette or pie dough, a combination of olive oil and yogurt gives this crust a flaky texture and a golden brown color when baked. If the dough is a little crumbly when rolling it out, don’t worry: Just patch it back up.
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Green-Garlic-Rubbed Buttery Roast Chicken
As the chicken cooks low and slow, the green garlic and turns into a crispy crumb topping.
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Ramen Noodles With Spring Onions and Garlic Crisp
A love letter to classic ginger scallion noodles, but with a crispier, crunchier topping.
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Scallion Pancakes With Chili-Ginger Dipping Sauce
These crispy, lacy pancakes are light as air and the ideal drinking snack. You know what to do.
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Charred Leeks With Honey and Vinegar
This recipe is all about the technique. Once you learn it, you’ll be doing it over and over again.
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Andy Baraghani Says Your Cooking Needs More Acid
Making tart, tangy ingredients the star is one of the simplest (and most delicious) ways to brighten up your cooking.
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Grains in Herby Buttermilk
This dressing will remind you of the freshest, greenest ranch you’ve ever tasted.