Exciting news—at the end of this email, you can enter to win a free, year-long subscription to New York Times Cooking!!! But we have some time-sensitive business to attend to first, on account of Thanksgiving (somehow?!) being 2 weeks away. 😱 Today, we’re talking about the iconic duo that kinda makes Thanksgiving Thanksgiving. And by that I mean mashed potatoes and gravy. But make them extra delicious. If you’ve ever thought these dishes were impossible to veganize, think again! My Seriously...
4 months ago • 2 min read
by Nisha Vora Tomorrow’s my birthday(!), and every year around this time, I like to reflect on the past year: the highlights, what I’d like to work on, and the challenges. And this year I've been thinking a lot about how I can continue my career—one that I love SO SO much, thanks to all of you—in a world where AI is becoming increasingly prevalent. Across Google, social media, and Pinterest, there are hundreds of thousands of recipes stolen, reworded, and regurgitated by AI chatbots. Chatbots...
6 months ago • 2 min read
by Nisha Vora Hi Reader-- When my friend Sarah took her first bite of these Crispy Black Bean Tacos, she paused mid-chew and said, “Yeah… this is pretty much what I want in a last meal.” Morbid? Maybe. Accurate? Absolutely. . To be fair to Sarah, the term “taco” doesn’t do justice to these savory pockets of toasted magnificence. These bad boys are: Packed with a savory and rich black bean filling (plus cheese!), Sealed up to get baked in the oven until golden-y crisp and puffy, Then pried...
8 months ago • 1 min read
by Nisha Vora Hi Reader, I have an announcement I’ve been itching to share with you! The trouble is, I can’t say anything about it yet 🤐 Buuuuuuuut there’s no rule against offering you a puzzle-based hint. And if you solve the puzzle and guess my announcement, well, you’re a genius and that certainly doesn’t break any rules, right?! I’ll share the puzzle right after today’s recipes. 🇮🇳 The Most Underrated Indian Dish Long-time readers will know that my partner Max has, with my assistance and...
8 months ago • 2 min read
by Nisha Vora She’s here! Allow me to introduce you to… The Sandwich Of Summer 2025. This baby's got it all: Rich pistachio-pesto; Perfectly toasted ciabatta; A pile of zingy and crunchy slaw; Juicy heirloom tomatoes + buttery avocado; And a crispy-edged slab of warm tofu. It’s no wonder my partner Max has been requesting we have this at least once a week. Make this sandwich, and take a bite out of summer. And another. And another. Read: Crispy Tofu Sandwich 😇 This sandwich + this pan = a...
9 months ago • 1 min read
by Nisha Vora Reader you’ll never guess what I wanna taco ‘bout today. (Note: I have given myself a quota of 3 groan-inducing taco puns in this email. The good news? You’ve already survived the first. ✅) I’m passionate about tacos, so when I set out to develop a taco recipe, the stakes are high. I’m like Vermeer with a tortilla canvas, layering flavors and textures with the aim of creating a 4-bite masterpiece. And since I’m not sure how Vermeer announced the completion of his great works,...
9 months ago • 1 min read
by Nisha Vora Reader, I’m going to get right to it: we have been doing potato salad wrong. And when I say “wrong,” I don’t mean the mostly-harmless category of mistake that includes not being able to remember whether your boss’s partner’s name is Mike or Mitch at the company summer family potluck. I am talking about the apocalyptic category of mistake, like when someone plunked a ladle of mayonnaise into a bucket of overcooked potatoes for the first time and declared, "This is fine." Friends,...
10 months ago • 2 min read
by Nisha Vora Reader, I’ll be honest– It’s not that I don’t like the adage, “You eat with your eyes first.” It’s just that, between you and me, when I’m hovering over a delicious plate, I’m less “thoughtful museum-goer taking in a nuanced masterpiece” and more “slightly-crazed food enthusiast with her fork halfway to her mouth.” In other words, I’m all for a beautiful meal, but I’m digging right in. Except when it comes to this Rainbow Veggie Noodle Salad. Because she’s 👏 a 👏 stunner 👏 And...
10 months ago • 2 min read
by Nisha Vora Hey Reader-- If you could choose only one sauce this summer, what would it be? Admittedly, this is a somewhat ridiculous hypothetical question, as no one is going to be limiting how many sauces you can make. But since I live for ridiculous hypotheticals, I thought I'd ask you, too. For me, it would have to be homemade vegan basil pesto (basil is unfairly good in summer)! And it's so easy. In just 10 minutes, you’ll whip up a bright, herby powerhouse of a sauce that is good on,...
10 months ago • 2 min read