Lauren Joseph
Contributor
Lauren Joseph is a chef and food writer. She is a former Epicurious and Bon Appétit editor, and has also contributed to The Wall Street Journal, New York Magazine, Interview, and Architectural Digest. When Lauren isn't writing, she works in a London restaurant kitchen. She has a culinary diploma from Leiths School of Food and Wine, and a Level II WSET.
Expert Advice
Yes, You Can Burn Scented Candles During a Dinner Party
If you have the right ones. Here are some fresh, smoky, and grassy scents that highlight “what's for dinner?” smells—without muddling them.
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Eating Breakfast at Your Desk Doesn't Have to Be Sad
And no, we don't just mean a coffee.
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The 7 Kitchen Tools Epi Editors Used Most In 2019
The things we actually used to put dinner on the table in our home kitchens this year.
Recipes & Menus
Dishoom’s Prawn Moilee Is the Best Thing I Cooked in 2019
A South Indian shrimp curry with all the flavors of a childhood favorite—plus a little bit more punch.
Holidays Events
What Epi's Senior Food Editor, Anna Stockwell, Wants for Christmas
Including beeswax candles for all your holiday parties and slippers to make all of your cooking cozy.
Holidays Events
The Best Cookbooks to Give Everyone On Your List
There's no better gift than a collection of recipes from the pros.
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10 Cyber Monday Home Decor Gifts You Can Still Snag Before They Sell Out
Here are the best decor items to spruce up your home for the holidays—all on sale.
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Eco Friendly Products To Buy This Black Friday
Yes, it's the time to buy, buy, buy—but that doesn't mean you can't do some good with your dollars.
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The 8 Best Gifts For Sisters
All the tools, treats, and dishes to get for your favorite sibling.
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The Best Candles for a Dinner Party (Even If It's Just You)
These pillars, votives, tapers and tea lights prove that unscented isn't boring after all.
Ingredients
Cooking Indian Food at Home? Don't Forget the Freezer Aisle
Some of Indian cooking's essential gourds, roots, and leaves are easier to find frozen.
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The Only Instant Pot Cookbooks You Need
Master the multi-cooker with recipes from the pros.
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This Recycled Plastic Cutting Board Is Actually Beautiful
Material’s ReBoard is an upgrade I didn’t know I needed.
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The Best Healthy Snacks To Pack In Your Gym Bag
Nutritious bars with none of that hockey puck hardness, healthy shakes with none of that protein powder grittiness.
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The Humble Fish Spatula Is My Kitchen Hero
Anything your spatula can do, my fish spatula can do better.
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43 New Cookbooks to Buy This Fall
The books you need to usher in a season of braising, baking, and entertaining.
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Everything You Need to Be A Master Meal Prepper
From the ideal Instant Pot to our favorite lunch containers, we've got you covered.
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The 6 Food Books Our Editors Are Bringing to the Beach this Summer
From a cocktail history book to a chef's memoir, these are the books to pack in your carry-on this summer.
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How to Choose the Right Dutch Oven Size and Shape
A guide to your perfect model, because these kitchen workhorses are an investment.