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How Cranberry Sauce Became a Staple of My Indian Thanksgiving

In my family, there’s no better accompaniment to matar paneer and puri than jammy cranberries.

The Sweet Carrot Diwali Dessert I’ll Take Over Pumpkin Spice This Fall

Gajar ka halwa is a simple Indian dessert of grated carrots stewed down into a pudding with sugar, cardamom, and milk. I swear it’s better than carrot cake.

NYC's Misi Is All About Pasta, But I'm In Love With This Vegetable Dish

Missy Robbin's new pasta spot is the hardest reservation in town, but you can make the stunning roasted tomatoes at home.

This Is My Favorite Salad in NYC, and Now I Can Make It at Home

It's all thanks to A Very Serious Cookbook, out now from the chefs at Contra and Wildair in NYC.

The Indian-ish Grilled Cheese That’s Even Better Than Grilled Cheese

I know that’s a strong statement, and I stand by it.

How Dunkin’ Donuts Shaped My Parents’ New Life In America

The doughnuts reminded them of sugar-coated Indian sweets. But also they really love doughnuts.

The 99-Year-Old Woman Who Inspired Decades of Chinese-American Restaurateurs

Cecilia Chiang took a whirlwind trip to New York for her 99th birthday and we got to tag along for dinner.

The Pizza Place We Can't Stop Going To...For the Salad

Ops makes killer wood-fired pies in Brooklyn, but we're flocking there for the ever-changing big salad.

When Did Healthyish Pizza Become a Thing?

Pizzerias are going back to the traditional pizza making methods to make airy, more easily digestible pies.

How to Wash $1,000 Plates

The near-crazy lengths restaurants go to protect their expensive ceramic dishes. Don’t drop them!

Tarla Dalal's Cookbooks Taught My Mother—And Millions of Indians—How to Cook Everything

The widely prolific cookbook author was famous among Indian cooks, but her name has disappeared from culinary conversation.

When You're Sick of Salmon, Steelhead Trout Is Here For You

It's the sustainable, home-cook-friendly seafood we’re seeing everywhere right now.

Roti Is the King of All Indian Breads

I’d choose it over naan any day of the week.

The Most Popular Dish In My Indian Household Is a Slice of Toast

And it’s the same in nearly every Indian house I know.

Shikanji, aka Salty Limeade, Gets Me Through Scorching Dallas Summers

My dad calls it “Indian Gatorade” for a reason.

The Tex-Mex Chain That Fills a Queso-Sized Hole in My Heart

I’ve eaten at Mi Cocina my entire life, but I didn’t know anything about its past.

This Slice Shop Is Low-Key Milling Its Own Grains

There's pét-nat on the drinks menu and a grain mill in the basement.

The Raita Formula I’ve Memorized for Yogurt Sauce Success

All you need is yogurt, veg, some spices, and definitely not cauliflower.