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
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Flaky Bread (Malawah)
This warm, buttery, pull-apart bread is easy to throw together (just five ingredients) and crazy versatile.
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Charred Eggplant and Tahini Spread
Quick and easy, this eggplant recipe gets a nutty boost from tahini.
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Herbed Feta Dip
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Spiced Labneh
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Caraway Cabbage Chips with Dill Yogurt
“Cabbage is my new favorite vegetable chip—especially sprinkled with toasted caraway and dipped in yogurt.” —Alison Roman, senior associate food editor
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Spicy Kimchi Tofu Stew
Consider this fiery Korean kimchi jjigae-inspired tofu stew recipe a weekend detox. It’s spicy, clean, and capable of reversing any damage the previous night may have caused.
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Pecan Buttermilk Fudge
This pecan fudge recipe is similar in flavor to caramelized white chocolate. Tangy buttermilk tempers the sweetness.
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Lemon Buttermilk Pie with Saffron
Blind-baking the crust in this lemon buttermilk pie recipe is essential: It keeps it from getting soggy when the custardy filling is added.
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Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Apricot and Candied Fennel
Buttermilk lightens the traditional all-cream panna cotta base—without sacrificing lusciousness.
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Chocolate-Coconut Pound Cake
The fragrant richness of coconut oil and the tenderizing power of buttermilk make this the ultimate chocolate pound cake recipe.
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Buttery Rye Crepes
Yes, you could serve these crepes before they’ve been caramelized in sugar, but why deprive yourself?
techniques
How to Make Better Stew, in 3 Easy Steps
These are three crucial steps to the perfect pot of stew
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5 Warming Stew Recipes from Around the World
Wintry stews packed with flavors from around the world will heat up the coldest of nights.
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How to Cook with Butternut, Kabocha, and Delicata Squash
A guide for cooking with winter squash, from butternut to delicata to kabocha
techniques
How to Prepare Lemongrass for Cooking
Unlocking lemongrass's potent essence from its tough stalk takes a little doing, but it's worth it. A quick bit of knife work exposes the tender core.
Cooking
What Is a Man Bun? First a Hairdo, Now a Meaty Snack
Inspired by one of the latest men's hair trends, the BA Man Bun is a salty pretzel bun stuffed with beer-braised pork shoulder.
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Man Buns
This will make more pulled pork than you’ll need, but who would be sad about that? Use the leftovers to make tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, pork stew—whatever your heart desires, really
Cooking
What Is a Man Bun? First a Hairdo, Now a Meaty Snack
Inspired by one of the latest men's hair trends, the BA Man Bun is a salty pretzel bun stuffed with beer-braised pork shoulder.
Make Blood Orange Marmalade and It's Always Citrus Season
We're deep in citrus season now, and the best way to extend it for months, says Alison Roman, is to jam and can those tart, vibrant blood oranges
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Chicken and Dumplings with Mushrooms
This chicken and dumpling recipe with mushrooms will become your go-to for a warming winter supper.