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.
Beer-Steamed Mussels With Chorizo
You can use any Pilsner in this recipe, but a Mexican Pilsner will go best with the chorizo. Serve with a nice green salad to round out the meal.
Hold Your Knife Like This, Become a Better Cook
It's time to show your knife who's boss.
Ask Epi: When Are Corn Tortillas Better Than Flour?
In our inaugural advice column, we give our (highly biased) answer.
The Official 2018 #cook90 Meal Plan
Grocery lists, recipes, and everything else you need to stay on track for a month of #cook90.
cook90, Week 5: Meal Plan and Grocery List
The final three days of #cook90 will be as easy as apple pie. (Actually: apple crumble.)
cook90, Week 4: The Grocery List
Everything you need for a week of sumptuous salmon, spicy sprouts, and an end-of-week stir-fry.
cook90 2018, Week 3: The Grocery List
Get ready for a week of hearty grain bowls, no-recipe-required meatballs, and a Friday night pita party. The detailed meal plan can be found here.
cook90 2018, Week 2: The Grocery List
Week two of #cook90 2018 is full of fast dinners and smart #nextovers.
cook90 2018, Week 1: The Grocery List
We're starting the month with Texas tacos, curry bowls, and the easiest one-pot dinner we know.
3 Yotam Ottolenghi Holiday Cookies That Are Almost Too Gorgeous To Eat
"Almost" being the operative word.
The Faster Way to Fry a Latke
A slow sizzle in a deep pool of olive oil is never a bad thing. But if you're making latkes for eight days and nights, it might be time to head to the garage.
Weekly Meal Plan: Quick Stir-Fries, Fast Soups, and a Sheet Pan Pasta
5 fast and easy recipes for mid-December.
9 Things Jenny Rosenstrach Can't Cook—Or Live—Without
The author of Dinner: A Love Story and How to Celebrate Everything requires a few things to feel at home in the kitchen, including cheap vegetable peelers, Thai drinking vinegar, and her daughter's Spotify playlists.
The 7 Golden Rules of Friendsgiving
Friendsgiving is Saturday, November 18th (yup, we called it). Not ready? After reading this guide, you will be.
Which New Amazon Echo is Best for the Kitchen?
Amazon just released six new models of the Amazon Echo. But one of them brings Alexa into the kitchen better than the rest.
6 Very Trendy Slow Cooker Cookbooks
Because—news flash!—the slow cooker is cool again. And now there are cool books to go with it.
The Best Bench Scrapers for Smashing, Cutting, and Basically Every Other Kitchen Task
Somehow the most useful kitchen tool just happens to be one of the most affordable. So there's no excuse not to get a great one.
Recipe Ideas and Tips for Cooking in Severe Weather
Shopping and cooking advice for when extreme weather hits.