Alison Roman
Senior food editor, emeritus
Alison Roman is a former senior food editor for Bon Appétit and columnist for the New York Times cooking section. She is the author of bestselling cookbooks Nothing Fancy, Dining In, and Sweet Enough and the host and producer of CNN’s (More Than) A Cooking Show with Alison Roman, the creator of a bi-weekly YouTube series called Home Movies, and the author of a bi-weekly newsletter titled A Newsletter. alisoneroman.com
Recipes
Steak Tacos with Cilantro-Radish Salsa
Radishes make a crunchy salsa for this steak taco recipe—or for any other tacos you’re serving this summer.
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Salt-and-Pepper Steak
What's inexpensive, versatile, and crazy tasty? Skirt steak. It also cooks in a flash, which make it tailor-made for grilling.
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Summer Fruit Crisp
Master the wondrously light, streusel-like topping of this bubbly baked summer fruit crisp.
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Spinach-Honeydew Cooler
“I'll juice just about any green, but spinach is my go-to. Melon just sweetens the deal.” –Alison Roman, senior associate food editor
techniques
How to Make Banh Xeo, Crisp Vietnamese Filled Crepes
How to make the hot and crunchy filled crepes known as banh xeo in Vietnam.
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Raspberry-Melon Paletas
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Sour Cherry Pie
Adding almond flour to the pastry dough makes for a super-tender, toasty-looking crust.
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Green Minestrone
Adding the veggies in phases, from longest cooking first to fastest last, guarantees the ideal texture for each.
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Sambal Chicken Skewers
This spicy, sticky glazed chicken features sambal oelek, a bright and punchy chile-packed condiment, giving these grilled skewers a very convincing comeback.
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Radishes with Burrata
“Spicy, vibrant watermelon radishes need little more than lemon and herbs to make magic with salty burrata.” –Alison Roman, senior associate food editor