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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.

What Our Editors Cooked for Their Kids This Week

Homemade pizza, chicken piccata, and more.

How Our Test Kitchen Turned an Oil Painting Into a Veggie Burger

Six contemporary artworks, six original recipes. Go behind the scenes of our most abstract assignment of the year.

What to Buy (and Skip) at Trader Joe’s This Spring

We tried garlic butter potato chips, honey mustard dressing, chicken pot pies, and more.

Step Inside Chef Angelo Sosa’s Kitchen and Discover the Tools That Transform His Cooking

Four smart appliances make his home kitchen run like a restaurant.

I Need Spring Produce Recipes

On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Shilpa talk about all things spring cooking.

Food Is Art—and Our Latest Issue Proves It

Editor in Chief Jamila Robinson talks about how art influences everything we eat.

In the Pintxo Bars of Basque Country, I Found a Stranger Who Felt Like Family

Amid the cured anchovies, caramelized hunks of tortilla, and Gilda skewers, an unexpected encounter linked me to my past.

Of All the Rice Hacks, This Is My Favorite

Learned from my mom, this simple scallion oil transforms a dish.

How a Master Italian Chef Makes Ragù

These seven tips will send your next pasta to new heights.

Lemon Chiffon Is Spring Transformed Into Cake

From ’90s Bon Appétit, it’s still a staff favorite.

How to Travel With Cheese and Keep It Fresh

Whether you’re toting home Comté from France or parm from Italy, we have tips.

A Strawberry Cake That Really Tastes Like Strawberries

Bake it for the spring or summer birthday in your life.

I Need Fool-Proof Matzo Ball Recipes

On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Kate help Janae tackle the art of the matzo ball.

This Chocolate Pie Was the Best Breakfast I’ve Had All Month

From Gourmet, this recipe has been a reader favorite for decades.

The Seeds That Grow the Most Delicious Vegetables

Row 7 is taking on Big Produce, one crop at a time

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.

A Carrot Wellington for Your Spring Celebrations

Sounds like the punchline to a joke about vegetarianism. Actually a showstopping main dish.

I Need a Pistachio Cake Recipe

On this episode of Dinner SOS, the BA Bake Club is back with a brand new cake recipe. Plus, a baking icon makes a special guest appearance.

There’s No Matzo Ball Recipe Better Than the Mix

Not all comfort food needs to be made from scratch.

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.

This Coconut-Chile Salmon Got Me Excited About Fish Again

A delightful 30-minute recipe to add to the weekly meal plan.

16 Standout Cookbooks for Spring 2025

Here are the titles our editors are cooking from at home—recipes included.

6 Common Food Additives You Should Know About

Preservatives, emulsifiers, and other food additives perform pivotal roles in packaged foods. Here’s what you need to know about what they do.

Sheet-Pan Chicken With Grapes and More Recipes We Made This Week

Like cornbread breakfast casserole and lamb burgers.

How to Safely Pack Kitchen Knives for Travel

We asked a knife expert for his pro tips.

How to Grill Fish, Whole or Filleted

Whether you snagged a tuna steak, a side of salmon, or a whole red snapper, we have tips.

These Protein-Packed Cutlets Were a Birthday Request

Some people want cake. Test kitchen editor Jesse wanted chicken.

I Need Plant-Based Protein Recipes

On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Shilpa are here to help George tackle plant-based proteins.

The Dish That Got My Toddler to Eat More Than Chicken Nuggets

For a few months we gave in. Then we tried this simple technique.

It‘s Back to Basics Week on 'Dinner SOS'

Chris and his Bon Appétit colleagues are here to answer all things back to basics.

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.

Can You Refreeze Food? It Depends

A culinary scientist’s tips for safely refreezing meat, produce, soups, and more.

Which Sunflower Seed Butter Is Best?

We tried 10 varieties, including creamy and crunchy, sweetened and unsweetened.

Want Puffy Rotis? You Need Atta

You’re one ingredient away from ethereal homemade flatbread.

I Need a Foolproof Cheesecake Recipe

Jesse and Shilpa are back with BA Bake Club. This month the duo tells us how to make a textbook Basque cheesecake imbued with the bittersweet flavors of tiramisu.

How to Safely Use Expired Milk

Expired doesn’t necessarily mean spoiled. Here’s how to tell the difference.

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.

Make-Ahead Lentil Salad and More Recipes We Made This Week

Like coconut tempeh larb and mochi pancakes.

Chefs Are Falling Back in Love With Steaming. You Should Too

Get started with the tenderest fish, elegant cabbage rolls, and more.

Brothy Beans That Don’t Need to Simmer All Day

Consider this the coziest thing you can do with a can of chickpeas.

A 2-Ingredient Super Sauce for Any Noodle in Your Pantry

Hoisin plus tomatillo salsa? It’s savory, tangy, and unexpectedly perfect.

I Need Fast, No-Cook Lunch Ideas

On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Jesse help Karen tackle easy no-cook lunch recipes.

A 5-Minute Tofu to Round Out My Weeknight Meals

It’s equal parts comforting and quick, all thanks to my microwave.

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.