Claire Saffitz
Contributing Editor
A former senior food editor at Bon Appétit, Claire Saffitz was the host of the popular series Gourmet Makes before leaving the company in 2020. She is the bestselling author of Dessert Person and What's for Dessert and currently hosts a companion series to her books on YouTube, also called Dessert Person. After graduating from Harvard University, she received a master’s degree in culinary history from McGill in Montreal and then studied pastry in Paris at École Grégoire Ferrandi. She lives in New York City with her husband and two cats. dessertperson.com
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BA's Best Bread
This bread has a nutty flavor and intense chew; it makes toast that’s a wholesome meal unto itself.
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Seared Duck Breasts with Blood Oranges
Citrus segments get saucy in our play on duck à l’orange.
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Rigatoni with Brussels Sprouts, Parmesan, Lemon, and Leek
If your largest skillet isn’t large enough to hold 12 oz. pasta and toss everything together, dump the mixture back into the pot from cooking the rigatoni and toss.
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Sausage Meatball Sandwiches
We like the combo of spicy and sweet Italian sausage, but use any uncooked sausage you like—merguez or chorizo would work. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
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Cheesy Grits with Poached Eggs, Greens, and Bacon
Winter’s answer to the grain bowl, this feels super hearty and satisfying.
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Beet and Rye Panzanella
Use whatever bread you have lying around, but we like the earthy flavor combo of rye and beets.
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Sour Cream and Scallion Drop Biscuits
All that sour cream keeps these drop biscuits super moist and tender—they reheat well, even after sitting out for hours (pop back into 350° oven for 5 minutes).
Cooking
The Only Cold Brew Concentrate You Need
Grady's Cold Brew is king of the test kitchen when it comes to iced coffee.
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Banana, Coffee, Cashew, and Cocoa Smoothie
This power-breakfast smoothie will be extra smooth if you soak the nuts and oats in water overnight; drain before proceeding.
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Berry, Beet, Mint, Lime, and Chia Seed Smoothie
The liquid is really up to you. Nut milks add body and protein, but if you prefer something sweeter, try juice. Less heavy? Go with coconut water.
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Tropical Carrot, Ginger, and Turmeric Smoothie
A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies.
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Roasted Garlic Chili Sauce
Try this roasted garlic chili sauce smeared on pork, folded into scrambled eggs, or tossed with rice.
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Strip Steak with Roasted Acorn Squash and Sprouted Lentils
This steak, with lentils, squash, pesto, almonds, and marinated feta, will be unlike anything you've ever tried before. In a good way.
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Baby Romaine and Hot Smoked Salmon Salad
The not-so-secret formula behind Sweetgreen and other DIY salad spots? And the key to making this smoked salmon recipe? It's called mise en place. Prep the components in advance, then put it all together later.
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Stir-Fried Black Rice With Fried Egg and Roasted Broccoli
This is the kind of healthy, satisfying food that we all wish would simply materialize at home for dinner.
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Ramen Noodle Bowl with Escarole and Spicy Tofu Crumbles
Give an hour to prepping these components, and thank yourself all week long.
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Toasted Nori Mayonnaise
Try this as a dip, on crackers with smoked fish, or over hard-boiled eggs.