Jesse Szewczyk
Senior Test Kitchen Editor
Jesse Szewczyk holds the distinction of being named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in the food and drinks landscape for 2021. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Jesse held positions at The Kitchn and BuzzFeed Food before joining the food team at Bon Appétit and Epicurious. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Food Network, TODAY, Food52, The Washington Post, King Arthur Baking, Food & Wine, and more. He is the author of Tasty Pride (Clarkson Potter, 2020), a collection of 75 recipes and stories from the queer food community, which raised $50,000 for GLAAD, and Cookies: The New Classics (Clarkson Potter, 2021), named one of the best cookbooks of the year by The New York Times and The New Yorker.
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Make-Ahead Turkey
The secret to a showstopping bird that can be prepared several days in advance without drying out? A parchment paper pouch.
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Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Are these rich, hefty wedges a luscious side or meatless main? The answer is yes.
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Sour Cream and Onion Hasselback Potatoes
Generous swooshes of homemade onion dip provide a soft landing for tiny, crispy Hasselback potatoes.
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Baked Turkey Wings
These crispy, juicy baked turkey wings are served with a quick, savory blender sauce for dipping.
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Creamy Mushroom Lasagna
This creamy mushroom lasagna recipe keeps things relatively simple so the mushrooms can truly shine.
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One-Pot Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Cook your pasta, build your sauce, and bake your mac all in one pot.
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Hasselback Potatoes
Roasting potatoes that are just-nearly sliced through creates a contrast in textures that is undeniably delicious.
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Lyonnaise Potatoes
In this Lyonnaise potatoes recipe, Yukon Golds are sliced, browned in butter, tossed with caramelized onions, and showered with chopped parsley.
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Twice-Baked-Potato Casserole
Made by mashing roasted potatoes with all of the typical ingredients in a twice-baked potato, this dish captures the best parts of the beloved side in a shareable format.
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Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Baking these chocolate chip cookie bars at a low temperature ensures they are soft from edge to edge.
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Stovetop Apple Crisp
This no-bake stovetop apple crisp is perfect for fall cravings when the weather is still warm.
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Stovetop Streusel
Strew some of this crispy no-oven streusel on top of cut fruit and suddenly it’s a full-fledged dessert.
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Pasta With No-Cook Zucchini Sauce
Made with cut zucchini that is salted and marinated, this recipe is proof that a satisfying pasta can be made with minimal cooking.
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Fluffy and Fabulous Coconut Cake
This version of the classic Southern coconut cake keeps things simple with a fuss-free white cake enrobed in frosting with a layer of shredded coconut.
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Simple Turkey Chili With All the Toppings
Having a dependable turkey chili recipe in your culinary repertoire means that a hearty, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner is never far from reach.
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Peanut Butter Brownies
The best peanut butter brownie recipes prioritize the chocolate and peanut butter flavors equally.
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Sheet-Pan Berry Shortcake
Topped with whipped cream and juicy berries, this giant shortcake is a must-bake for any summer party.
Cooking
This Slab Berry Shortcake Is Party-Ready
Thanks to a few smart tricks, it serves a dozen lucky people.
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Classic Cocktail Sauce
While many cocktail sauce recipes call for chili sauce, ketchup lets you add your desired level of spice to tailor it to your exact taste.