
David Tamarkin
Digital Director Emeritus
David joined Epicurious as its chief editor in 2015. His words and recipes have appeared in publications such as Bon Appetit, Healthyish, Gourmet, Cooking Light, Every Day with Rachael Ray, Food Network Magazine, The Guardian, Wine & Spirits, Time Out New York, and Time Out Chicago, where for many years he was the food editor. David is the creator of COOK90 and the author of COOK90: The 30-Day Plan for Faster, Healthier, Happier Meals, which the New York Times called "excellent." He's also the co-author of More Mexican Every Day and the publisher of the short-lived, experimental cooking magazine Middlewest.
The Truth About Mayonnaise and Food Safety
You know those people who are telling you not to pack a tuna sandwich for that hike? Well, they're the ones who can take a hike, because mayo may actually be keeping us safe.
Epi's Newest Recipes: Power Breakfast Edition
Should you eat breakfast? These recipes definitely point to "yes."
3 New Pasta and Noodle Recipes
Epicurious's newest pasta and noodle recipes, including a special pasta for Saturday night.
This is Quite Possibly the World's Easiest Sauce
Yes, it comes from a fancy, chef-y cookbook. But this sauce is anything but exclusive. In fact, there are very few foods it can't go on.
How to Stuff and Roast a Pork Loin
Stuffed pork loins look so pretty (and they don't taste too bad, either). But how do you stuff a loin without slicing the thing open? First, grab a long-handled spoon.
4 New Recipes for Afternoon Tea and Cake
Warning: "tea time" usually suggests something elegant and light, but these recipes make the afternoon respite markedly more decadent.
4 New Recipes for St. Patrick's Day
Beer. That's the easy part when it comes to St. Patrick's Day planning. Recipes are a little tougher, but these four have (almost) every base covered.
Why We All Need to Quit Olive Oil
We've been leaning on the golden oil of the Mediterranean too hard, and for too long. Today, it's time to pick up a bottle of something else.
How to Clean the Dirtiest Pan You've Ever Seen
Our test kitchen thought this dirty, greasy pan would never be clean enough to use again. But they were wrong. All it took was a little experimentation and a consultation with our readers.
4 New Egg-Topped Dinner Recipes
The egg trend is no longer a trend—it's a reality. And that's totally fine, because we've got egg-topped recipes for days.
The Future of Cooking
A new age of shopping, baking, and tasting is around the corner. Here's what to expect.
4 New Recipes for Sweet Snacks
Chips and dips are fine, but sometimes only a snack with sugar will do. Luckily, we have some new recipes for exactly that.
3 Reasons Why Your Pasta Should Be in a Jar
Many pastas belong in a shallow bowl. A few belong on a plate. But these pastas—perfect for taking to work, school, or to a picnic—were made for jars. (And Pinterest.)
Michael Pollan on How Water Changes Cooking
In an exclusive clip from the Netflix docu-series Cooked, writer Michael Pollan explains how there is no flavor without water.
One Little Change That Makes Grains Taste Infinitely Better
Whole grains are known for being healthy, hearty, and...flavorful? Eh. But if you cook them with a little less water and a little more seasoning, grains become addictive all on their own. You won't even need to add an egg! (But it's obviously better if you do.)
5 New Comfort Food Recipes for Winter
Faced with a cold front? That means it's time to turn on the oven and melt some cheese (or chocolate).
How Cooking 90 Meals in One Month Changed My Cooking Forever
He cooked. He baked. He felt a little shame. Nevertheless, our editor stuck to his rules and cooked (almost) every meal in January. That led him the next logical question: Would he do it again?
The Decision That Makes Weeknight Cooking Immensely Easier
If you experience midday anxieties about what you're going to make for dinner, you're not alone. But as our editor discovered on his journey to cook 90 meals in one month, there's an easy way to never wonder what's for dinner again.
All About #cookit, Epi's New Social Media Campaign
Our new campaign is easy: show us the photos of your famous pancakes, your grandma's bolognese, or those game day nachos by using the hashtag #cookit. Then we'll share it with the entire world.