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
Basil Pesto
The most vibrant pesto isn’t just about the ingredients; it’s also about the order in which you blend them.
Always-Great Homemade Salsa
Charring the ingredients in the broiler builds intense flavor without lighting a grill.
Kuku Sabzi
With fewer eggs than the typical frittata, this Persian egg dish is the ultimate clean-out-the-herb-drawer meal.
BA’s Best Bolognese
It doesn’t take a lot of ingredients (or a lot of money) to make a classic Bolognese recipe. What it does take, though, is patience!
I-Can’t-Believe-It’s-Vegetarian Ramen
This comforting noodle soup mimics the umami of tonkotsu with none of the meat.
Maple-Glazed Carrots
With their sweet-hot kick from maple syrup and red chile flakes, these oven-roasted carrots will have everyone asking for more.
Kimchi Udon With Scallions
The power trio of butter, kimchi, and gochujang produces an umami ballad so beautiful in this udon recipe, you’ll want to play it over and over again.
Shaved Fennel Salad With Croutons and Walnuts
This is an antidote to every side salad that ever was. Instead of meh greens, it’s got shavings of fennel that bend and twist but keep their refreshing crunch.
Dry-Brined Turkey With Tangy Honey Glaze
Our never-fail turkey is excellent in every way that other turkeys often fall short. Period.
BA’s Best Tuna Casserole
Hit with cheddar cheese and a crunchy potato chip topping, this is the tuna casserole to end all tuna casseroles.
No-Brainer Corn Salad
Sweet summer corn begs to be mixed with a splash of acid, a touch of heat, salty cheese, and toasty nuts.
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Mushrooms just need a quick sear in a hot pan before being tossed with pasta and cream in this easy weeknight dinner.
Mozzarella Sticks
The prep work for this recipe for homemade mozzarella sticks can be done in advance; plus the cook time’s short, making them great for game day—or anytime.
How—and Why—to Incorporate More Seaweed Into Your Cooking
Learn the difference between kombu, nori, and hijiki, and how to properly incorporate different types of seaweed into your recipes.
Andy Baraghani’s Essential Kitchen Tools
The cookbook author and former Bon Appétit editor weighs in on his favorite vegetable peeler, meat thermometer, and mandoline.
Shawarma Roast Chicken With Shallots and Lemons
Shawarma-style roast chicken at home? You deserve it. No rotisserie required.
Big Shells With Spicy Lamb Sausage and Pistachios
Big shells aren’t just for stuffed pasta. Here they hold strong against punchy sauce, spicy sausage, and bracing broccoli rabe.
Buttered Potatoes With Salted Lemon
Don’t sleep on preserved lemons, the perfect briny counterpart to these fluffy-crispy buttered potatoes.