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
It’s the Best Time of the Year to Cook, and These 57 Recipes Prove It
The transition time between summer and fall is when the market is at its peak. Here’s what we’re making.
5 Weeknight Recipes That Make the Most of Late Summer Produce
Grilled pork chops, skillet clams and corn, fast panna cotta, and more recipes from the great Claire Saffitz.
Corn Salsa
Whether it’s scooped up with tortilla chips or spooned over a simple fillet of fish, this zippy charred corn salsa is the ultimate peak-August condiment.
Slow-Cooked Winter Squash with Sage and Thyme
Douse squash in lots of oil and let it slow-roast to golden-deliciousness in this hands-off dish.
Slow-Cooked Scallions with Ginger and Chile
Leave scallions in the oven for about an hour to draw out their sweetness for a low-maintenance side dish.
Slow-Cooked Bell Peppers with Bay Leaves and Oregano
A hands-off recipe you can use a thousand ways. Approximately.
Roast Chicken with Bell Peppers, Lemon, and Thyme
How to pull off a weeknight roast chicken: Set it over a bed of peppers for a two-for-one deal.
Slow-Cooked Cherry Tomatoes With Coriander and Rosemary
Douse cherry tomatoes in lots of olive oil and slow-roast to golden deliciousness.
Oven-Barbecued Chicken
No backyard? No problem. All the sticky-sweet goodness of barbecued chicken without having to leave the house.
Slow-Cooked Eggplant With Lemon and Fennel Seeds
Use this master formula as your guide—but feel free to get creative with the add-ins. A dried chile? Sure! A few sprigs of herbs from your windowsill? Why not?
Slow-Cooked Green Beans With Harissa and Cumin
Impossibly soft and caramelized green beans that only ask one thing of you: patience while they roast.
Slow-Cooked Summer Squash with Lemon and Thyme
Cooking summer squash low and slow yields sweet, nutty, tender—but not mushy—results.
Custard Tart with Cream and Fresh Fruit
If eggy flan-like desserts are your thing, you are going to love this crustless vanilla-infused tart.
Stuffed Eggplant With Crispy Beef
Custardy eggplant, sweet-tart pomegranate, creamy garlic yogurt, and crispy beef—eggplant naysayers, we're coming for you.
Summer Salmon Niçoise
We love a classic Niçoise salad made with fancy oil-packed tuna, but using warm, slow-roasted salmon instead makes the whole thing feel a little more special.
Grilled Pork Chops with Plums, Halloumi, and Lemon
Bring all your ingredients out to the grill on a baking sheet for easy cleanup later.
Cucumber and Melon Salad with Chile and Honey
Consider this salad more supporting evidence that, yes, you need a mandoline in your life.
Ricotta Panna Cotta with Nectarines
Treat this spoonable dessert as a vehicle for piles of your favorite peak-season fruit.