Chandra Ram

Chicago

Associate Editorial Director, Food at Food & Wine

Associate Editorial Director, Food @foodandwine. Food writer, cookbook author. Cheez-it enthusiast. Insta: @chandrasplate. She/Her/Hers

Articles

The World Is Scary Right Now - Here's Why You Should Go Out to Eat

1 month ago | foodandwine.com | Chandra Ram

Photo: gregory_lee / Getty Images I've been especially in love with restaurants in the last few months because, I’ll be honest, I don’t know anyone who feels all that great these days. Between the onslaught of political news, wars, wildfires, grocery bills, storms, the loss of a few culinary icons, and the struggles friends are having, 2025 already feels like a rough one. The best way I've found to keep my head up is by focusing on small, positive moments.
5 Ways to Cook With Guinness for St. Patrick's Day

1 month ago | msn.com | Chandra Ram
5 Ways to Cook With Guinness For St. Patrick’s Day

1 month ago | foodandwine.com | Chandra Ram

Photo: Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Guinness has been one of Ireland's most popular exports for more than 250 years. While we love sitting at our local pub and sipping the famously creamy foam-topped stout, its slightly tangy flavor makes it ideal for cooking. The sweet-bitter flavors in Guinness come from the multiple types of barley used to make it.
This One-Pot Coconut Curried Lentil Soup Tastes Even Better on Day 2

1 month ago | foodandwine.com | Chandra Ram

Photo: Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:8 Yield:about 8 cups This simple, one-pot curried lentil soup comes together quickly thanks to pantry ingredients like coconut milk, canned tomatoes, spices, and broth. Opting for coconut or vegetable oil and vegetable broth makes this soup vegan, though you can also use butter and chicken broth if you prefer additional savory flavor.
This Restorative Carrot Ginger Soup Is Ready Before the Flu Hits

1 month ago | foodandwine.com | Chandra Ram

Photo: Food & Wine / Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Keoshia McGhee Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4 This elegant, creamy vegan soup is packed with flavor from the ginger, cumin, and chiles simmered with the carrots, and creamy from the coconut milk blended with it at the end.
This Traditional Irish Soda Bread Is Ready in Less Than an Hour

2 months ago | foodandwine.com | Chandra Ram

Photo: Sarah Crowder Prep Time:20 minsTotal Time:55 minsServings:6 to 8 Irish soda bread is a lightly tangy bread traditionally served with late afternoon tea. It is a quick bread that uses baking soda as a leavener. Buttermilk is essential to this recipe; it activates the baking soda so the bread rises, and gives the bread a tender texture. Does Irish Soda Bread contain raisins? Traditional Irish Soda Bread does not have any raisins; when raisins are included, the bread is called Spotted Dog.
Beer Cheese Fondue

2 months ago | foodandwine.com | Chandra Ram

Photo: Food & Wine / Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Keoshia McGhee Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsYield:3 cups Is anything better than melted cheese? Not much. Whether it’s a classic Swiss cheese fondue, or a fancy version served in an acorn squash, fondue brings people together over a steaming pot of gooey cheese. This version of fondue is inspired by Kentucky-style beer cheese, and is perfect as a game day snack.
New Orleans Legend Pableaux Johnson Created Community With Each Bowl of Red Beans and Rice

2 months ago | foodandwine.com | Chandra Ram

Photo: Food & Wine / Kat Kinsman New Orleans photographer, writer, and maker of red beans and rice Pableaux Johnson died following a heart attack January 26 at age 59. Johnson worked primarily as a photographer, but used his camera and cooking skills to forge connections with people across the country.
Mushrooms and Miso Are the Perfect Match in This Creamy Comfort Pasta

Dec 10, 2024 | foodandwine.com | Chandra Ram

Photo: Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:4 to 6 The mildly sweet and subtle umami notes of white miso, a savory Japanese paste, make this pasta dish an instant comfort food. The miso melts and mingles with garlic butter for a satisfyingly, lightly rich pasta. A touch of Dijon mustard adds a sharpness and hint of acidity to balance out the dish’s umami.
These Are Our 25 Most Popular Recipes of 2024

Dec 2, 2024 | foodandwine.com | Chandra Ram

Photo: Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen Who can say no to a creamy pie, hearty stew, decadent breakfast, or easy weeknight meal packed with flavor? Not us, or our readers. Food & Wine's top 25 recipes of 2024 are ones you'll want to make again and again. They're full of flavor and perfect for entertaining, or for an easy Tuesday night dinner that comes together in minutes and tastes like it came from your favorite restaurant.