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
Swordfish Steaks with Olive-Pistachio Sauce and Potatoes
This briny, bright sauce is just what you need to liven up almost any kind of fish.
Squid Salad With Chickpeas and Celery
The squid only takes 3 minutes to sear for this simple salad.
Seafood Spaghetti With Mussels and Shrimp
A super simple red sauce lets the shellfish shine—say that 5 times fast.
A Feast of the Seven Fishes Menu That Won't Take a Week to Cook
Invite everyone over, you're making a five-course feast this Christmas Eve.
Quick Tomato Chicken Curry
The honey lends a sweet, caramelize-y twist to this quick curry, but if you want to up the heat, add a big pinch of cayenne pepper. Have some thick, crusty bread handy to scoop up all the extra sauce, or serve alongside a pile of rice for a low-maintenance comfort food dinner.
A Ramen Recipe That's All About That Ginger Scallion Sauce
You'll be drizzling it on pretty much everything.
Ginger Scallion Ramen Noodles
The noodles are just a vessel for this savory, gingery, simple weeknight sauce. Double the batch, and you’ll always have a way to brighten up simple grilled or pan-roasted chops, roasted veggies, or grain bowls.
An Easy Formula for the Creamiest Mashed Potatoes EVER
And this year, we're infusing the butter.
Quinoa Bowl With Lentils and Mustard Vinaigrette
Yes! You can cook lentils and quinoa TOGETHER. And now your life will become exponentially easier.
Coconut and Crispy Chickpea Trail Mix
A savory trail mix that you can eat on its own, or sprinkle on top of yogurt, soups, and salads for crunch.
Make-Ahead Gravy is a Pro Thanksgiving Move
Make this gravy ahead of time so you're not sweating over the stove at the last minute.
Bejeweled Rice
You can fold all the toppings into the rice and it’ll still be delicious—but you won’t get as much of a wow factor.
This Bejeweled Rice Will Steal the Thanksgiving Turkey's Show
Your family will be so impressed.
4 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Can Make Ahead
We developed side dishes that are meant to be served room temp, so you can cross them off your to-do list early
Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Chile Yogurt and Mint
This twice-roasted method allows for the sweet potatoes to get super-creamy on the inside while their skins get a little crispy.
Turnips with Garlicky Breadcrumbs and Parmesan
If you can find hakurei turnips, a small Japanese variety, grab them! They’re mild and sweet, and you can leave their tender skins on.
The Multipurpose Shaved-Vegetable Salad
You can get away with making this foolproof salad recipe with a sharp knife, but a mandoline is the ideal tool.