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.
Our Newest, Crispiest Recipes
We pledged ourself to crunch months ago. And as these new recipes testify, we haven't wavered since.
Our Newest Southern Recipes
Ribs, stack cake, and more new recipes from the region that gave us biscuits and gravy.
How to Prep Potatoes to Make Them Extra-Crispy
This simple prep turns potatoes—and other fruits and veg—into a dignified series of golden, hyperflavored layers.
Epi's Newest Recipes: #WeeknightPasta Edition
It's kind of been our best dinner week ever.
Do You Really Need to Rinse Your Quinoa?
We're often warned to wash the trendy grain, but one expert says it may not be necessary.
Our New Recipes of the Week
It's summer versus fall, and these recipes have definitely picked a side.
This 7-Cent Kitchen Investment Pays Off Tremendously
Are they pretty? No. Are they comfortable? Eh. But are they your best friend in the kitchen? Sometimes!
Epi's New Recipes of the Week
Taking advantage of tomato season, one cocktail/pizza/toast at a time.
Epi's Easiest Summer Cake
It's easy, it's light, it's packed with berries—is there anything about this cake that doesn't scream "summer"?
Epi's New Recipes of the Week
Recipes for when you want more corn, more cheese, more everything.
The Mysteries of Aluminum-Free Baking Powder
Our writer had a sense that aluminum-free baking powder was better. But nobody was talking.
We Made the Internet's Favorite 3-Ingredient Cheesecake Even Easier
Yes, the hit YouTube recipe is already very simple. But we couldn't resist making a few tweaks to make it even easier.
3 Fast, Easy Ways to Cook Whole Fish
Whole fish cooks so easily (and so quickly!), there's nothing to fear.
A Feel-Good Recipe for Every Day This Week
How do you eat summer? With light and breezy recipes like these.
The Easy Trick to Making Tomatoes Taste Riper
Can't wait for prime tomato season? Neither can we. Which is why we're sprinkling a little magic on every slice.
Everything You Need to Know About Ochikeron's 3-Ingredient Cheesecake
This three-ingredient cake is pretty easy from the get-go. But these pointers make it even easier.
5 Easy Sides You Can Pair With Any Dinner
Chicken, beef, fish—it doesn't matter. These fast side dishes pair perfectly with it all.
10 Fast and Easy Three-Ingredient Apps
One ingredient is nothing. Two is too basic. But three ingredients? Now you're cooking.