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
Recipes
Spring Minestrone Verde with Pistachio Pesto
Step 1: Prep this simple soffritto and nutty pesto. Step 2: Make beautiful, clean soups on a whim.
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Vietnamese-Style Pork Chops
A heavy-hitting marinade and a vibrant plum and herb salad transform pork rib chops into a memorable summer meal.
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Honeydew, Cucumber, and Mint Soda
Water infused with cucumber and mint gets a bit of natural sweetness from ripe honeydew melon. The salt in the drink helps with rehydration, while lime juice and club soda balance it out.
Cooking
5 Quick and Easy Recipes to Make in June
June means fresh tomatoes, nutty-sweet fruit crumble, and thirst-quenching drinks.
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Crispy Potato Salad with Chiles, Celery, and Peanuts
Thai seasonings add punch to this vibrant and herby salad; peanuts and celery keep it crunchy.
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Smashed Potato Salad With Chorizo, Aioli, and Scallions
This paprika- and chile-spiked potato salad is equally delicious served warm or room temperature.
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Potato Salad with Old Bay and Potato Chips
Potato on potato action here—the chips add welcome crunch to a refreshingly mayo-free salad.
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Potato Salad with Lox and Everything-Bagel Spice
A dinner-friendly riff on a bagel with lox and cream cheese. If you’re not feeling the smoked salmon, simply omit it.
techniques
The 5 Steps to Make Any Fruit Crumble
Once you nail this foolproof process, you can make a fruit crumble any time, anywhere.
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Hand Salad With Buttermilk, Grapefruit, and Mixed Seeds
These snaggable, snackable wedges have more in common with a bowl of party mix than any perfunctory salad.
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Crunchy Veg Bowl with Peanut Sauce
A warm, spicy peanut sauce makes even bean sprouts feel indulgent in this crispy, crunchy bowl.
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Sweet Granita With Blackberries, Almonds, and Mint
The easiest and most refreshing summer dessert? Water and sugar, frozen and scraped into fluffy “shaved ice.” Sweetened blackberries tossed with lime juice make an excellent topping.
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Crudités With Bacon XO Sauce
XO sauce can be used as an all-purpose condiment. It’s great over rice, steamed or roasted veggies, or roast chicken.
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Asparagus Gremolata
We’re just obsessed with using asparagus as a condiment! Try sprinkling this crunchy mix over eggs or tossing it into pasta.
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Shrimp Toasts With Sesame Seeds and Scallions
These dim sum–style shrimp toasts make a surprisingly simple—and utterly addictive—at-home snack. With this method, you don’t even need a deep fryer to pull them off.
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Turmeric-Ginger Tonic with Chia Seeds
Never underestimate black peppercorns! Their heat sneaks up on you in this turmeric tonic.
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Hibiscus, Orange, and Vanilla Agua Fresca
True, this concoction is slightly more complex than lemonade. But so are most relationships.
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Charred Caprese Sandwich
How do you improve on a classic Caprese? Grill your tomatoes—and create a Charred Caprese Sandwich.
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Honeydew, Cucumber, and Mint Soda
True, this concoction is slightly more complex than lemonade. But the work is worth it.
Recipes
Vietnamese-Style Pork Chops with Fresh Herb Salad
A heavy-hitting marinade and an unexpected plum and herb salad transform pork rib chops into an irresistible summer meal.