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
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Herby Garlic Confit
Spread it on grilled bread, mash it into store-bought mayo, or stir into mashed potatoes.
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BA’s Best Pesto Recipe Is Here and It's the Perfect Balance of Nuts, Herbs, and Cheese
Do you really need to blanch the basil? Toast the nuts? Grate the garlic? Here’s the deal.
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Cashew Yogurt
Think of this creamy cashew yogurt as a new, flavorful vessel for your granola or fruit in the morning.
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Maydan in Washington, D.C. Is the No. 2 Best New Restaurant in America 2018
It took a trip halfway around the world to design the live-fire hearth at the center of this Middle Eastern restaurant. But it takes only one meal—and a couple hours staring longingly at the huge hearth and all the charred meats and puffy bread coming off it—to realize why it was so worth it.
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Cold Udon with Grapefruit Ponzu
Cold noodles are the ideal canvas for jammy roasted tomatoes in this light summer dish.
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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence Is the Luxe Sunscreen I Order from Japan
Senior food editor Andy Baraghani owes his glowy skin to this cult sunscreen.
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Shrimp and Basil Stir-Fry
There’s so much more you can do with your farmers’ market basil than making pesto!
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One-Skillet Lemony Chicken with Fennel and Tomatoes
This simple, satisfying one-skillet chicken recipe leaves you with a ton of sweet, sweet pan juices—plenty of crusty bread for sopping it all up is non-negotiable.
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Grilled Salmon With Lemon-Sesame Sauce
For this lemony grilled salmon recipe, the key is cooking fish that still has its skin on.
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Honey-Chipotle Shrimp Tacos
These easier-than-easy shrimp tacos are packed with flavor, and ideal for busy weeknights.
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Fiery Green Tahini Sauce
This is the condiment version of those summer sandals you want to wear with everything.
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Hot-Smoked Salmon with Salted Yogurt and Fennel
This is entrée you want to serve to guests when you have no time to cook and have no desire to turn on the oven.
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Tomato Toast With Chives and Sesame Seeds
Sprinkle the chives, sesame seeds, and flaky salt with abandon.
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The Salty Toothpaste That Makes My Teeth Feel Super Clean
Senior food editor Andy Baraghani swears by this natural toothpaste.
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Slow-Roasted Onion Dip
Like the one you make with the packet of soup mix, but with no weird chemicals and 1,000 percent tastier.
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Grilled Carrots With Avocado and Mint
You actually don’t have to bother with peeling the carrots for this recipe—not only do the thin skins pack lots nutrients, but you’ll also get a better char with them on.