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.
Miso-Glazed Carrots With Scallion Gremolata
Salty-sweet miso glazed carrots topped with a savory scallion gremolata makes the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.
Pasta With Beets, Sausage, and Fried Sage
Golden beets, hot Italian sausage, and sage come together to make a quick and comforting pasta that’s far greater than the sum of its parts.
Cranberry-Maple Mule
This big-batch cocktail made with ginger beer, cranberry juice, fresh lime, and a spiced maple simple syrup makes the perfect low-alcohol holiday drink.
Apple-Cranberry Tarte Tatin
This classic apple tarte Tatin gets its tart-sweet flavor and crimson hue from a handful of fresh or frozen cranberries.
Bourbon-Date Pecan Pie
Pecan pie gets a modern makeover with chopped dates, bourbon, and plenty of salt.
One-Pot French Onion Pasta
Tons of caramelized onions, so much gooey cheese, and very few dirty dishes.
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
It's like eating a pumpkin-spiced cloud.
Mushroom and Shallot Salisbury Steak
Our best Salisbury steak recipe takes the nostalgic dish up a notch thanks to caramelized shallots, mushroom gravy, zippy mustard powder, and lots of parsley.
One-Pan Salmon With Burst Tomatoes
Throw everything in the skillet, bring it to a simmer, and dinner is done.
Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs
A holiday on a sheet pan—with green beans, potatoes, and cranberry sauce.
The Secret to Great Turkey Meatballs? Stuffing Mix
Once you try this brilliant breadcrumb swap, you’ll never go back.
Quick-and-Spicy Cocoa Shrimp
Tossing shrimp into a quick and spicy pan sauce made with cocoa powder and lime juice makes for a flavorful weeknight dinner that comes together in no time.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Sesame-Soy Butter
The secret ingredient is a baking staple you probably already have.
Cocoa-Blackened Chicken Thighs With Stone Fruit
Dusted in a blend of cocoa powder and Old Bay and cooked until blackened and charred, these quick chicken thighs make an ideal weeknight dinner.
Cucumber-Lime Electrolyte Drink
Loosely based on the WHO’s rehydration formula, this DIY electrolyte drink with cucumber, lime, and mint is the perfect salve for hot summer days.
For the Juiciest Grilled Meat, Marinate It in Soda
Soda’s acidity tenderizes meat like chicken, while its sugar boosts caramelization.
Ginger Beer and Mustard Pork Chops
Quick-cooking, thin-cut pork chops can often get dry on the grill, but this ginger beer marinade keeps the lean cut moist and flavorful.
Sprite-Grilled Chicken Skewers
The secret to these tender, spicy-sweet chicken skewers? A splash of Sprite in the punchy marinade.
Kimchi-Bacon Shrimp
One jar of kimchi does a lot in this saucy, one-pan dinner. The chopped kimchi adds texture and tang while the brine from the jar bulks out the pan sauce.
Soy-and-Cola-Marinated Steak
Upgrade your grilled skirt steak with this Coca-Cola-spiked marinade, which both tenderizes and caramelizes the meat.