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Chris Morocco

Food Director

Chris Morocco is the food director of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, overseeing the Test Kitchen team and the recipes they develop. With a career that spans nearly 20 years in publishing, Chris has worked for brands such as Vogue, Real Simple, Food & Wine, and most notably BA, where he has held many positions since 2010. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, Chris seeks to translate the skills and wisdom of professional chefs for home cooks and anyone who is just looking for a great recipe. You will often find him dreaming of his next cup of coffee or recreating dishes in his YouTube series Reverse Engineering. He lives in Philadelphia with his family.

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Summer Squash and Basil Pasta

Sautéed squash eventually gets jammy and saucy if cooked long enough, ideal as a way to coat big pieces of pasta.
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Roasted Pepper Caprese

The hands-off approach for this summery caprese recipe means no blistering the peppers on the stovetop!
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Summer Beans With Miso Butter

The perfect recipe for any type of beautiful summer bean you buy at the farmers' market!
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Tropi-Cobb Salad

A refreshingly fruity twist on a traditional Cobb salad.
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Make This Chile Crisp at Home Then Pour It on Everything

It heats up a cool celery tofu salad...and anything else in your fridge.
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Chili Crisp

This all-purpose chili crisp—which is tangy, spicy, and crunchy—will give your other condiments an inferiority complex.
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Celery, Green Bean, and Tofu Salad with Chile Crisp

If you have a batch of our Chile Crisp at the ready, you can make this summery, no-fuss pantry salad in just 5 minutes.
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Coconut Rice Noodles with Ginger and Turmeric

This is a weeknight pantry curry that comes together in the time it takes to boil water for the rice noodles. Fast!
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Rice Noodles al Pomodoro with Chili Oil

We’ve got bursting, jammy cherry tomatoes that make their own sauce, and chili oil that upends the typical Italian flavor profile.
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Peanut Rice Noodles with Pork and Greens

This one goes out to all the peanut sauce fans out there.
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Plum Salad With Black Pepper and Parmesan

A savory fruit salad that holds its own at the dinner table.
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Peaches and Tomatoes With Burrata and Hot Sauce

Peaches with a zippy hot sauce-honey dressing and creamy burrata cheese.
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A Veggie Burger Recipe That Doesn't Have 15 Ingredients for Once

It's vegan, grillable, and just plain delicious.
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Fresh Fruit Tart With Almond Press-In Crust

A delicious almond crust is the perfect complement to this beautiful, summery berry tart.
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Spicy Pork Bowl With Greens and Carrots

Giving pork tenderloin a bulgogi-influenced makeover makes it flavorful, fast-cooking, and weeknight-friendly.
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Grilled Brisket With Scallion-Peanut Salsa

Brisket’s not just for braising! You have to try it on the grill with this incredible peanut topping.
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Grilled Salmon Steaks With Garlicky Yogurt Sauce

This yogurt sauce will work on virtually any protein you can think of. Even tofu. Yeah, we went there.
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Blueberry, Lime, and Cashew Smoothies

When you're trying to make the most of your mornings, keep breakfast quick but filling with this frothy fruit-and-nut-filled smoothie recipe.
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Grilled Chicken Drumsticks With Savory Caramel

A savory caramel glaze that you’ll be licking off your fingers all summer.