Author name: Nik Sharma

This roasted eggplant and red bell pepper dip is rich and bright with distinct smoky notes. It’s a party-pleaser that vegetarians, vegans, and meat eaters will love.

Draped in a fragrant sauce of Sichuan peppercorns, doubanjiang, garlic, and soy sauce, these tender leeks are spicy, savory, and oh-so-satisfying.

This filling pigeon pea salad is rich with sweet morsels of roasted butternut squash, gently cooked spiced onions, and a simple dressing made from lemon juice, olive oil, and a bit of Dijon mustard and honey.

Studies have shown that it is more likely to spread harmful bacteria than wash it away. Whether you wash your chicken or not, the most important thing is to apply good food safety practices at home to avoid cross-contamination and the spread of illness-causing bacteria; here, we walk through all of these best practices.