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.
Recipes
Citrus Crumble With Coconut and Nuts
This crumble isn’t just for seasonal citrus; use it on any roasted fruit, oatmeal, or even yogurt.
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Mango-Yogurt Pudding with Lucuma and Chia Seeds
Feel free to sweeten this pudding recipe with more agave, maple syrup, or plain-old sugar if lucuma just isn’t your bag.
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Chicken Curry Pot Pie
S&B is our favorite brand of curry powder for giving classic pot pie a flavor update.
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Cornmeal Jalapeño Biscuits With Mushroom Gravy
This will take you back to the flavor of all those canned cream-of-mushroom-soup-based casseroles, but without all the weird ingredients!
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Baked Rice with Gingery Short Ribs
Look for basmati rice with a slightly golden hue—that indicates that the rice has been properly aged.
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Curried Potato Tart with Cilantro Yogurt
A heavy dose of spices and a splash of cream and yogurt turn potatoes into a samosa-like tart.
Cooking
A Gluten-Free Bread Recipe That Doesn't Taste Like Giving Up
One food editor's quest to bake a palatable loaf.
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Gluten-Free Oat and Buckwheat Pancakes
These pancakes make an addictive snack: Freeze any extras and toast gently to reheat.
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Super-Seedy Gluten-Free Bread
If you want to make this bread the same day, sub old-fashioned oats for the steel-cut.
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Gluten-Free Pizza Crust
We tried this with a lot of different flours, but King Arthur was the best.
Cooking
A Homemade Cheesesteak Is a Thing of Beauty
Making cheesesteaks at home doesn’t require any fancy moves—only the willingness to turn your kitchen into a South Philly hoagie shop.
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The Mail-Order Tofu That Changed Our Soybean-Loving Lives
Never press a sad, soggy block of tofu again.
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Vegan Caesar Salad
Nutritional yeast, silken tofu, and capers mimic the anchovies and egg yolks in a classic Caesar. Genius!
Cooking
The Sauce That'll Actually Make You Want to Eat Whole Wheat Pasta
Cauliflower is what you need and want
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Recreating Grandma Minnie's Mountains of Italian Christmas Cookies
Everyone has foods that take them on mental journeys. The best thing of all is that there is room at the table for them all.