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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Make 'Em Sweat (Veggies, That Is)
This cooking technique is a great building block for cozy fall recipes and for making the most of the end-of-summer harvest.
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In Search of the Perfect Sear, Vol. 2
Searing scallops can be daunting. Here are some tips from the pros.
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In Search of the Perfect Sear, Vol. 1
This is the first of three installments on searing. Learn how to attain a perfect, crispy browned surface on your scallop, steak, or pork chop.
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How to Care For Your Cutting Board (It Has Feelings Too)
You may not think of a wooden cutting board as especially different from any other piece of kitchenware. You use it, you wash it, and it lasts as long as it lasts. Right? Wrong!
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Brown Butter is Better Butter
Here's why you should let your butter spend some quality time in a saucepan. Before you know it, you'll start sneaking it into anything and everything.
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Inside the Test Kitchen
You know what might be The Saddest Thing in the World? A pink, mealy March tomato.