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Amanda Shapiro

Amanda Shapiro is a freelance writer and editor living in New York. She was the founding editor of Healthyish and former editorial director of Bon Appétit. Her writing has appeared in The Cut, VICE, GQ, BuzzFeed, The Oxford American, and more.

The Recipe That Changed the Way I Cook Chicken

Perfect pan-roasted chicken thighs were a significant improvement over the frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts I used to cook.

A Simple Step for Wayyy More Flavorful Rice

Everything you eat with it will taste better.

This Easy Tuna Pasta Is the Cheapest, Quickest, Most Comforting Weeknight Dinner Ever

Seriously, you can make the sauce in the time it takes to boil pasta.

If You're Not Buying the Best Canned Tuna, Are You Really Living?

You gotta get the good stuff. The best canned tuna is always packed in olive oil, sometimes a little pricey, and 100% worth it.

This Restaurant Is Basically an Art Installation with Knockout Food

We can't get enough of the food—or the vibes—at Lil' Deb's Oasis in Hudson, NY.

I Don't Even Like Pasta and I'm Obsessed with This Tomato Pasta Recipe

The never-fail, no-cook tomato pasta recipe that turned a noodle-skeptic into a spaghetti craving fiend.

The Saladwich Is the Best of Both Lunch Worlds

It's all about the hummus + mustard sauce. Don't knock it till you try it.

A Night Out With Bon Appétit's May Cover Star

Her name is Yola, and she makes a mean bottle of mezcal.

11 Hours With NYC's Most Healthyish Yogis

Jammy eggs, green juices, and a lot of warrior poses.

Everything I Know About Cooking I Learned from a Vinaigrette

These six words will make you make better food.

Welcome to Healthyish!

Because healthy should still be delicious.

Thank You, Michelle Obama, for Your Perfectly Imperfect Granola Bars

Some notes on a granola recipe, my twenties, and other extremely imperfect things.

Our Food Resolutions for the New Year

Ad libbing in the kitchen, mastering souffle, and learning to love nachos again.

Ham & Cheese Toasties Will Make Your Pinterest Dreams Come True

Grilled cheese served inside an entire (!!) loaf of bread.