Ordering an eclectic Asian sampler is one of the best ways to get to know this Nepalese kitchen. “A thali is a lot to take in,” Sietsema writes in his 2021 fall dining guide. But the rewards are great ...

But oddly enough, if I’m trying to achieve a silky smooth mashed potato, I turn to a ricer instead. The trick to velvety potatoes is to avoid overworking them, which makes them gummy and heavy. A ...