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...

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...

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,...