Jesse Szewczyk
Senior Test Kitchen Editor
Jesse Szewczyk holds the distinction of being named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in the food and drinks landscape for 2021. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Jesse held positions at The Kitchn and BuzzFeed Food before joining the food team at Bon Appétit and Epicurious. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Food Network, TODAY, Food52, The Washington Post, King Arthur Baking, Food & Wine, and more. He is the author of Tasty Pride (Clarkson Potter, 2020), a collection of 75 recipes and stories from the queer food community, which raised $50,000 for GLAAD, and Cookies: The New Classics (Clarkson Potter, 2021), named one of the best cookbooks of the year by The New York Times and The New Yorker.
Banana Pudding Paris-Brest
This modern riff on an old-school French classic is the ultimate fancy-pants dessert.
Summer Berry Stovetop Crisp
This no-oven-needed crisp can be made with almost any fresh berry (we’d avoid raspberries) and comes together within 45 minutes.
Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp With Crispy Polenta
Tingly, salty, and irresistibly crunchy, this salt-and-pepper shrimp with cubes of crispy polenta (yes, from those tubes!) is a weeknight MVP.
Salmon With Sizzled Nut Salsa
A savory-hot salsa made with mixed nuts (like the kind dubbed cocktail nuts meant for snacking) gives roast salmon a kaleidoscope of textures and flavors.
Dark Chocolate Flax Bark
Crunchy, seedy flax crackers get topped with dark chocolate and a showering of sea salt for the ultimate sweet and salty snack.
Sun Gold Tomato Pasta With Pistachio Gremolata
A garlicky pistachio topping takes this sunny summer pasta from good to great.
My Favorite Pesto Isn’t Basil, It’s Cilantro
This serrano-spiked sauce does everything classic pesto can do, only zestier.
Minty Chicken Meatballs
Who says ground chicken is boring? Two whole bunches of mint and some aromatics give these chicken meatballs their bracingly herby flavor.
Cilantro Pesto Pasta
This vibrant cilantro pesto recipe blends blanched herbs, Cotija cheese, garlic, and toasted pepitas. Toss with pasta for a fresh and bold spaghetti pesto.
Turmeric-Dill Shrimp Stir-Fry
This quick shrimp stir-fry pairs earthy turmeric with a plethora of dill for a flavorful and fresh dinner that comes together in a flash.
Sausage With Charred Cabbage and Giardiniera
A bed of charred cabbage speckled with chopped giardiniera makes the perfect landing place of sweet Italian sausages and plenty of basil.
No-Knead Cheddar Jalapeño Bread
A homemade loaf featuring a crackly crust, loaded with cheese and plenty of fresh chilis.
One-Pot Summer Vegetable Pasta
High on zucchini, corn, eggplant, and tomatoes. Low on dirty dishes.
Buttermilk Powder Is an Underrated Pantry Staple
Unlike its liquid counterpart, this shelf-stable version is a versatile seasoning with incredible umami.
Buttermilk Corn Pasta
This pasta starring summer corn achieves its savory, creamy sauce thanks to one special ingredient: buttermilk powder.
Quick Butter-Braised Tomatoes and Dumplings
Store-bought dumplings, fresh tomatoes, butter, and soy sauce simmer away for dinner in a flash.
Coffee Cake Scones
Sour cream scones get treated to a cinnamon-sugar swirl and crunchy streusel crown.
Popover-Topped Pot Pie
A lofty popover replaces pie crust in this vegetarian pot pie filled with potatoes, carrots, celery, peas, and asparagus.
A Strawberry Cake That Really Tastes Like Strawberries
Bake it for the spring or summer birthday in your life.