Rachel Gurjar
Associate Food Editor
Rachel is an immigrant from Mumbai, India, who lives in Brooklyn, New York. She has worked as a private chef, catering chef, line cook, and prep cook at restaurants and homes across the city. She then transitioned to being a recipe developer, food stylist, food photographer who has contributed recipes at Food52, The Kitchn, Today Food, Fine Cooking, and Epicurious (Chile-Garlic Kulcha,Tamarind-Glazed Wings, Chaat Masala Mixed Nuts). In addition to her role as food editor, she writes stories and develops recipes for BA and Epicurious about her culture and beyond. In her free time, you will find her eating street food and exploring new neighborhoods in the city.
Saucy Beef and Pepper Stir-Fry
This easy recipe for stir-fried steak and peppers comes together with strips of ribeye and vibrant hot chiles—but you can swap in sweet peppers if you’d prefer.
Hot-and-Sour Fruit Salad
Summer means spicy, savory fruit salads made with whatever fresh produce you’ve got, plus lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, dried shrimp, and lots of red chiles.
Sri Lankan–Style Black Pork Curry
The key ingredient to this Sri-Lankan-style curry with fatty pork, lemongrass, and fragrant spices? Black peppercorn and lots of it.
Salsa-Grilled Chicken Thighs
This smoky, chile-laden salsa works both as a marinade and glaze for grilled chicken thighs.
Sesame-Crusted Salmon Bowls
A simple sesame seed crust can take your weeknight rice bowls to new heights. Gingery shaved carrots make a bright, crisp, no-cook side.
Paneer Kathi Rolls
We swapped hard-to-find parathas for flour tortillas in this riff on paneer kathi rolls. With a tangy yogurt sauce and filling veg, it’s the ideal to-go lunch.
Spicy Beef Noodle Soup With Mushrooms
Chill out with this spicy beef noodle soup recipe that boasts both chile heat and a steaming broth. The two kinds of heat work in tandem to cool you down.
Mini Meatball and Pastina Soup
Nothing’s cuter (or more delicious) than pairing tiny pastina with bite sized meatballs in an elevated twist on Spaghettios.
Sauerkraut and Potato Skillet
This simple hash—equally good for breakfast as for a quick and easy weeknight dinner—gets a pick-me-up from bright, funky sauerkraut.
Dahi Bhalla With Tamarind Chutney
Golden lentil dumplings dunked in creamy yogurt and topped with chaat masala.
Berbere Kabocha With Brown Butter Peanuts and Lime
Spoon this roasted, spiced squash on a swoosh of yogurt and you’ve got dinner.
Lemony White Bean Soup
Plump white beans create a luscious broth combined with lemon zest, onion, garlic, and celery. A stealthy knob of butter adds just enough richness.
Spiced Beef Taco Bowls
Ideal for weekend meal prep or a speedy weeknight dinner, these ground beef taco bowls keep things simple while being both versatile and delicious.
Skillet Chicken Thighs and Peaches
Frozen peaches make this one-pan chicken dinner a breeze to throw together; you’ll want bread or potatoes on the side to sop up all the luscious sauce.
Cajun Shrimp Fried Rice
This Cajun shrimp fried rice is a quick and easy delight, packed with vibrant vegetables including a blend of bell pepper, onion, and garlic.
Ginger-Garlic Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Level up your weeknight dinner game with this fragrant, veggie-packed stir-fry.
Broccolini and Walnut Pesto Pasta
Anchovies add umami richness and broccolini brings freshness to this 30-minute weeknight meal.
Baked Mushroom-Rice Porridge
Use this hands-off mushroom congee as a completely customizable canvas for all your cozy winter dreams.
Crispy Tofu With Peanut Sauce
Inspired by satay, sans the skewers, this saucy tofu is a dream atop rice.