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We’re here to help make mealtime more delicious, memorable, and achievable—with expert advice from our Test Kitchen, grocery store taste tests, editor-curated recipe collections, reader-favorite series like Feel-Good Food Plan and Fourth Trimester, and more.
An Elegant French Dessert Gets a Southern Twist
Break out your piping tips, Jesse’s here with Bake Club’s Banana Pudding Paris-Brest.
What Are the Best Apples for Apple Pie?
Save yourself from a mushy mess with our top orchard and grocery-store picks for making apple pie.
Make-Ahead Waffles and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like elote corn pasta and honey-chipotle shrimp tacos.
Taste Tests
The Best Stuffing Mix for Your Thanksgiving Table
We tried seven boxed stuffings, including Stove Top and Pepperidge Farm, to find one worthy of your holiday meal.
The Best Anchovies You Can Buy in a Tin or a Jar
We tasted nine brands of tinned and jarred anchovies, including Cento, Fishwife, and Ortiz, to determine our favorites.
The Best Store-Bought Pie Crust Isn’t the One You Think
In a blind taste test, there was one clear winner.
The Best Graham Crackers for Pie Crusts, S’mores, and More
We tasted 11 grahams—from classics to gluten-free favorites—to find the best crackers for the whole family.
The 3 Best Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Creams: A Blind Taste Test
We sampled pints from Jeni’s, Trader Joe’s, Häagen-Dazs, and more.
The Best Tonic Water for Cocktails, According to Bon Appétit Editors
We tried seven widely available like Fever Tree, Q Tonics, Betty Buzz, and more.
We Tasted 11 Sparkling Waters—These Are the Ones Worth Buying
We put nationally available brands of sparkling water through a blind taste test to find out.
The Best Frozen Burgers, According to Our Taste Test
We tried nine popular varieties, including Bubba, Philly Gourmet, and Wahlburgers.
Which Tequila Is Best? A Taste Test of Patrón, Teremana, Casamigos, and More
We sipped 16 blanco tequila brands to help you build a better bar.
Which Canned Baked Beans Are Best?
We tried 9 top-rated brands, including Bush’s, Amy’s, and Heinz to find the best beans for your backyard barbecue.
The Best Vegan Mayo for Sandwiches, Sauces, and More
We tried 9 brands of vegan mayonnaise to see which ones can ditch the eggs and get away with it.
Which Sunflower Seed Butter Is Best?
We tried 10 varieties, including creamy and crunchy, sweetened and unsweetened.
The Best Caesar Dressing You Can Buy at the Store
We tried 19 Caesar dressings—Ken’s, Cardini, Marzetti, and more—to find our favorite.
The Best Canned Refried Beans for Nachos, Enchiladas, and More
We tried 11 brands, including Amy’s, Old El Paso, Ortega, and Taco Bell.
Which Bourbon Is Best? A Taste Test of Knob Creek, Michter’s, Bulleit and more
In our latest taste test we hunted down for a bourbon for every palate.
Fourth Trimester
I Wanted My Pre-Baby Body Back. Stewed Oxtails Showed Me a New Way to Be Strong
A workout injury and a steaming bowl of guisado taught me the power of slowing down.
The Blueberry Oatmeal That Got Us Through Grief, Then Birth
What does it mean to become a mother while grieving your own mom?
The Mushroom Stir-Fry That Pleases Both My Co-Parents
All four of us—three partners, one baby—have our food preferences. This dinner works for everyone.
Nothing Can Prepare You for Birth—but Try Making Wontons
Stocking my freezer turned out to be the best version of nesting.
The Best Gift I Got After Giving Birth Was Canned Tomatoes
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My Postpartum Doula Turned Me Into a Dill Evangelist
After childbirth, I needed to feel human again. An herby bean salad brought me back.
The Bouyon That Transported Me to Haiti After Childbirth
My daughter’s father, Atibon, loves to make this Haitian soup as a comforting pick-me-up.
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Recipe Collections
23 Fig Recipes for Cakes, Toasts, Roasts, and More
Like fig caprese, homemade Fig Newtons, pork ribs with fig BBQ sauce, and more recipes, both sweet and savory.
All the Recipes From Bon Appétit’s Restaurants Issue
We’ve got vinegar chicken with figs, gnocchi piccata, and a corn cake.
53 Thanksgiving Recipes We Turn to Year After Year
Maple-glazed turkey, pumpkin chiffon pie, brussels sprout stir-fry and more iconic recipes.
43 Sweet Potato Recipes for Weeknights and Holidays
Including vegetarian loaded sweet potatoes with lentils and our best takes on the iconic casserole.
Our Most Popular Recipes of August
Like sheet-pan chicken souvlaki and summer berry stovetop crisp.
11 Nut-Free Snacks for Kids (and Adults Too)
Perfect for summer camp, back-to-school, the office, and beyond.
31 Fall Salads That Will Nourish You
Like pumpernickel panzanella, radicchio and apples with mustard croutons, and a lentil salad that gets better as it sits.
23 High-Fiber Breakfast Ideas to Get You Moving
Like seedy overnight oats, chocolaty date bran muffins, chia pudding with matcha and mangoes, and more fiber-rich recipes you’ll love.
All the Recipes From Bon Appétit’s Sports Issue
We’ve got chocolate-date bran muffins, sheet-pan chicken souvlaki, and salmon with sizzle nut salsa.
9 Boquerones Recipes That’ll Change How You See Anchovies
These marinated Spanish anchovies will bring the tapas bar energy right into your kitchen.
67 Family-Friendly Dinners Kids Can’t Wait to Eat
Grilled chicken thighs with couscous, store-bought ravioli in mushroom sauce, falafel-spiced turkey burgers, and more meals even your pickiest child will ask for again.
Our Most Popular Recipes of July
Like no-knead cheddar jalapeño bread and Sun Gold tomato pasta.
29 Savory Breakfast Ideas to Jump-Start Your Mornings
Like an everything-bagel-inspired quiche, seaweed-filled morning buns, and protein-packed dosas laced with chile and ginger.
All the Recipes From Bon Appétit’s Summer Issue
We’ve got sausage with cabbage and giardiniera, tomato aguachile, and matcha-berry frozen yogurt.
29 Anchovy Recipes to Make the Most of That Tin
Baked pasta with anchovy cream, citrusy bagna cauda, Caesar-roast chicken, and more.
Feel-Good Food Plan
The Sky-High Salad Our Restaurant Editor Eats at Home
September’s Feel-Good Food Plan embraces the comforts of dining in.
The Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry My Kids Love
Just in time for back-to-school season, August’s Feel-Good Food Plan brings the whole family to the table.
Gnocchi Caprese Makes the Most of My Summer Garden
July’s Feel-Good Food Plan delivers the best produce of the season right to your alfresco dining table.
The Veggie-Packed Soup That Feeds Me All Week Long
June’s Feel-Good Food Plan is all about finding joy in meal prep.
How I Turn Any Salad Into a Satisfying Meal
May’s Feel-Good Food Plan is packed with produce and never leaves me hungry.
The One-Skillet Shrimp That Makes Any Night Date Night
April’s Feel-Good Food Plan is all about fostering connection over sharable, TV-free dinners.
A High-Protein, Low-Carb Dosa Recipe to Fuel Your Mornings
Managing diabetes or just keeping your blood sugar in check? March’s Feel-Good Food Plan is here to start your day off right.
A Citrusy Oatmeal to Chase Away the Winter Blues
February's Feel-Good Food Plan is filled with bright recipes and soothing habits.
A Nourishing Chicken Noodle Soup for Sick Days
Cold season is here. January’s Feel-Good Food Plan will help.
The Spanakopita Eggs That Fuel My Morning Workouts
And balance my day job—baking cookies in the test kitchen.
The Green Curry Cod I Make for a Fast, Protein-Rich Meal
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The Cheesy Orzotto My Toddler and I Can Both Have for Dinner
October’s Feel-Good Food Plan has parent-friendly recipes (plus stretchy pants).
A Chicken Stir-Fry for People With Sensitive Stomachs
September’s Feel-Good Food Plan is inspired by having IBS, not in spite of it.
This Hot Zucchini Soup Will Keep You Cool—Really
This month’s Feel-Good Food Plan is full of reviving recipes, plus some bug bite relief.
Basil Chicken Stir-Fry and More Feel-Good Recipes for July
This month’s Feel-Good Food Plan features a speedy dinner and composting epiphany.
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How to Boil Potatoes Just Right for Any Recipe
Two keys to perfectly boiled potatoes: time and salt. (Like, a lot of salt.)
How to Clean a Cast-Iron Skillet the Right Way
This heavy-duty pan can last forever—even if you get it all sudsy—if you follow this easy protocol.
14 Standout Cookbooks for Fall 2025
Here are the titles we’re cooking from at home—recipes included.
This 3-Ingredient Smoky Sauce Improves Any Bowl of Noodles
With brown butter, smoked paprika, and garlic, it's basically the grown-up version of buttered noodles.
A Pastry Chef’s Home Kitchen Must-Haves
From ergonomic appliances to TikTok’s latest gadget obsession, function inspires creativity for chef and restaurateur Tavel Bristol-Joseph
How Samin Nosrat Got Her Groove Back
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat was a smash success, but it left the cookbook author questioning everything. Her latest, Good Things, is a thoughtful meditation on why we cook in the first place.
Our Ultimate Late Summer Pie
BA Bake Club is back with August’s recipe: Shilpa’s Peach-Blueberry Crumb Pie.
Tomatoes and Dumplings and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like spicy tri-tip steak and chocolate sheet cake.
What Is Mochiko and How Do You Cook With It?
Get to know the rice flour behind chewy butter mochi, crunchy mochiko chicken, and more.
Why Are There So Many Exclamation Points in Cookbook Titles?!
You Got This!, Sweet Farm!, Galette!, the list goes on.
Iced Soba Noodles Cool Me From the Inside Out
It’s instant refreshment on the stickiest of summer days.
I Hated Precooked Polenta—This Recipe Changed My Mind
This riff on Cantonese salt-and-pepper shrimp transforms it into a crispy, fried delight.
This Month’s Bake Club Recipe Is a Beginner-Friendly Bread
BA Bake Club is back with July’s recipe: Jesse’s crusty Cheddar Jalapeño Loaf.
Where Does Vanilla Come From?
Plus, how do they extract it—and what’s the deal with the imitation stuff?
Creamy Corn Pasta and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like zucchini risotto and double-tomato focaccia.
Finding My Roots in Hawai'i’s Soil, Sea, and a Sweet Potato Salad
I wanted to connect with my heritage by moving to ancestral land. The fruit farm I lived on provided so much more.
Bored With Ground Meat? Try Bison.
With a gentle sweetness and juicy flavor, this ground meat has become a welcome switch-up to my usual fare.
What to Buy (and Skip) at Trader Joe’s This Summer
So many strawberry things. A cottage cheese dip?! Passion fruit sorbet! What a summer.
You Don’t Need a Fancy Machine To Make This Frozen Yogurt
Blend this cooling treat up before dinner, enjoy it after.
Our Go-To Summer Grilling Menu
Crunchy coleslaw, a customizable batch cocktail, sticky-sweet ribs, and more.
How to Create the Perfect Stovetop Burger
No grill? No problem. Beefy satisfaction awaits in our guide to cooking burgers indoors.
This Two-Ingredient Korean Tomato Syrup Is My New Summer Obsession
Thanks to TikTok, I fell down a cheong rabbit hole. You should join me.
My Favorite Pesto Isn’t Basil, It’s Cilantro
This serrano-spiked sauce does everything classic pesto can do, only zestier.
43 Tomato Recipes to Make This Summer
Like a tomato Caesar (hold the lettuce), cheesy tomato hand pies, nuoc cham gazpacho, and more.
Hawai‘i the Local Way
This chain of volcanic islands spanning 1,500 miles of the Pacific Ocean is an ecological wonder. Those who call Hawai‘i home also know of a different bounty: a highly unique culinary tradition as lush and enticing as the landscape itself.
Bake Club Talks Layer Cakes
BA Bake Club is back with June’s bake: a delightfully modern take on Hummingbird Cake! Plus a guest appearance from an OG of The Great British Bake Off.
The Easiest Veggie Burger Is a Juicy Slice of Tomato
Hold the beef. With summer produce, it’s unneeded.
16 Standout Cookbooks for Summer 2025
Here are the titles we’re keeping cracked in our own kitchens—recipes included.
19 Creamy-Rich Burrata Recipes That Go Far Beyond Caprese
Hot sauce-doused peach salad, tomatoes with basil vinaigrette, and more ways to enjoy the lush Italian cheese.
Cold Soy Milk Noodles and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like frozen margarita pie and a spicy salmon roll bowl.
37 Easy Camping Meals for Your Next Outdoor Adventure
Like miso-grilled potatoes, Sprite-marinated pork skewers, s’mores sandwich cookies, and more campfire goodies.
53 Healthy Summer Dinners That Aren’t All Salad
Like salmon and pineapple tacos, cold matcha noodles, and the greatest gazpacho.
13 Steak Salads for Hearty, Satisfying Meals
Like New York strip fattoush with grilled corn, skirt steak with harissa potatoes and arugula, and more.
How to Make Your Own Powdered Sugar
Whether you know it as confectioners’, 10x, or icing sugar, here’s how to make and use this baking staple at home.
Dinner SOS: A Speed Round of Listener Cooking Questions
On this final episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Amiel answer listener questions on all things cooking!
13 Vegan Recipes Perfect for Your Next Summer Picnic, Beach Trip, or BBQ
Tofu cream with tomatoes and peaches, our easiest veggie burgers, watermelon granita, and more plant-based recipes to keep you in the summer sun.
Add Miso to Your Scrambled Eggs Now (Thank Me Later)
Try this technique once and you’ll go back to it for years.
16 Feel-Good Recipes That Are Healthy and Delicious
Basil chicken stir-fry, crispy rice salad with spicy tahini dressing, and every other recipe from our Feel-Good Food Plan.
19 Eggplant Recipes That Go Beyond Parm
Like bold eggplant bulgogi, silky ratatouille, aromatic biryani, and more.
The Bake Club Team Talks Coffee Cake Scones
On this episode of Dinner SOS, the BA Bake Club is back with a recipe that combines two breakfast darlings into one: coffee cake scones.
53 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas That Aren’t Boring
Like an energizing matcha chia pudding, two-for-one roast chicken, and tofu that keeps on giving.
Our Most Popular Recipes of May
Like a crispy rice salad, coffee cake scones, and a frozen espresso martini.
An Unexpected Rub for Exceptional Grilled Chicken
Buttermilk powder swoops in when you don’t have time for an all-day marinade.
All the Recipes From Bon Appétit’s Drinks Issue
We’ve got coffee cake scones, pad kra pao, and a frozen espresso martini.
Use Zucchini Butter for Sandwiches, Pastas, and More
Luscious, bright, and vegetal, it's also good straight off the spoon.
Happy Fridge Salad and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like a glazed rhubarb cake and saucy roasted cauliflower.
Buttermilk Powder Is an Underrated Pantry Staple
Unlike its liquid counterpart, this shelf-stable version is a versatile seasoning with incredible umami.
19 Frozen Cocktails to Blend Up This Summer
Like an espresso martini frappé, make-ahead piña coladas, and a spicy mango margarita.
I Need Impressive Dinner Party Recipes
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Kendra help listeners plan the dinner party menu of their dreams!
Our Favorite Ways to Cook With Leftover Parmesan Rinds
The hardened end of that parm wedge has a lot of umami left to give.
23 Cherry Recipes to Make With Your Market Haul
Like puff-pastry turnovers, pork with cherry agrodolce, and sour cherry cheesecake.
I Need Recipes for Hearty Greens
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Kendra help caller Natalie tackle leafy greens!
The Best Groceries Our Editors Bought This Month
Pistachio butter, curry tofu nuggets, an Olipop flavor worth stocking up on, and more.
What Is Beef Tallow? And How to Cook With It
Though it may not have the nutritional halo some claim, beef tallow is a flavorful fat that works wonders in the right recipes.
Beef Tallow Spray Is What Your Roast Vegetables Are Missing
With a high heat tolerance and distinct umami, it’s great for crispy potatoes, fried eggs, and more.
The Buttery Mushrooms That Occupy My Every Thought
I’ve worked in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen for years. This is the recipe I always go back to.
I Need a Seriously Impressive Dessert Recipe
On this episode of Dinner SOS, the BA Bake Club is back with Jesse’s amazing Millionaire’s Shortbread recipe.
17 Delicious Arugula Salad Recipes
Toss the peppery greens with Italian plums and Parmesan, roasted Meyer lemons and avocado, grilled broccoli and herbs, and more.
