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
How to Cook a Valentine's Day Dinner That Shows You Care, but Not Like in a Really Over-the-Top Way
Our step-by-step guide to making a three-course meal that might get you off Tinder for good.
Slow-Cooker Roast Pork Sandwiches
This slow-cooker version of the Philly classic has all the makings of a great sandwich: sharp provolone, garlicky broccoli rabe, and lots of jus from the pork for dipping.
Cynthia Erivo On Being a Workout Warrior And Holding Hollywood Accountable
She's at the top of her game on stage, on screen, and in the gym.
Make This Vegan Chia Tapioca Pudding and Just Chill Out
There's no problem this super creamy, make-ahead pudding can't solve.
Chocolate Dutch Baby
Faster than a soufflé, easier than a molten chocolate cake, and more delicious than both.
The Key to Juicy, Perfectly Cooked Meat? Let It Sit Out
That's right: Letting meat sit out at room temperature before cooking it is a total game changer. And no, it won't kill you.
Date Night Pork Chop
Rubbing a little honey across the surface of the pork before searing guarantees a shiny, caramelized crust. Pair that with a lemony endive and apple salad, and you've got the ultimate dinner for two.
Marinated Olives and Feta
An appetizer you can have it ready within 10 minutes of walking in the door.
How to Brown Meat So It's Actually, You Know, Brown
No matter what your mom told you, gray taco meat does not count as "browned." Here's how to brown meat so it's crispy and delicious.
Coconut Chia-Tapioca Pudding
If you love the texture of chia pudding, it gets even closer to bubble tea with the addition of tapioca pearls here.
Vegan Coconut Lentil Soup
The most flavorful, hearty, and warming meal you've ever made with (almost) exclusively pantry staples.
Beef Chili
Make a big pot of this rich, meaty chili, a side of cornbread, and then never leave the couch.
Gluten-Free Skillet Cornbread
We follow the three tenets of traditional Southern cornbread: No sugar added, no flour, and baked in a cast-iron skillet.
Fudgy Brownies
These are super chocolaty, dense brownies, just begging for a scoop of ice cream on top.
Winter Crunch Salad
Shredded brussels and kale, salty cheese, sweet-tart apple, and crunchy seeds make for a borderline addictive salad.
