Chandra Ram
Cookbook Author
Chandra Ram is a James Beard- and IACP-nominated cookbook author who worked in restaurants for years before turning to food writing. She is the vice chair of the James Beard Foundation journalism award committee, a member of IACP, Les Dames d’Escoffier and Southern Foodways Alliance, and ardent Cheez-it enthusiast.
Expert Advice
Why Dinner Parties Need to Change
The more complicated the menu, the less real connection we had. So it’s time to rethink how we entertain.
Recipes & Menus
Instant Pot Bisibelabath
Bisibelabath is kitcheree’s spicier cousin. The name means “hot lentil rice,” so consider yourself warned—this is a spicy dish of vegetables, rice, and lentils straight out of South India. I like to serve it with raita to cool things off.