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.
Why Chocolate Chips Ruin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Step away from the bagged chips and pick up a knife.
Simple Syrup: Even More Simple Than You Thought
Recipes and ratios abound for this liquid sugar. The truth: They can all be ignored.
The Truth About Mexican Oregano
The traditional herb isn't really oregano. Can't find it? There are ways around that.
Rice Primer: When to Use Long Grain, When to Go Short
The first step for getting a perfect pot of rice: picking the right grain.
How You Breakfast: Epicurious Readers Talk About Their Morning Meals
Turns out that when it comes to breakfast decisions, there's rarely a loser. (Well, maybe tea).
The New Pantry Math
20 pantry essentials that every modern cook should own. (If you think they’re good individually, just wait until you start pairing them off.)
The Final Ingredient Your Salad Forgot
You put it on every other dish—why'd you leave it out here?
Creamy Versus Crunchy, Annoying Vegans, and more from the 2015 Epi Reader's Poll
Five thousand Epicurious readers can't be wrong. Except maybe on that peanut butter thing.
Ten Ways to Make Every Meal a Little Bit Better
Flavor is one thing. Appearance is another. But until your food has texture, it's not done yet. Here, 10 crispy, crackly ways to finish your plate strong.