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.
Recipes
Sun Gold Tomato Pasta With Pistachio Gremolata
A garlicky pistachio topping takes this sunny summer pasta from good to great.
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My Favorite Pesto Isn’t Basil, It’s Cilantro
This serrano-spiked sauce does everything classic pesto can do, only zestier.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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No-Knead Cheddar Jalapeño Bread
A homemade loaf featuring a crackly crust, loaded with cheese and plenty of fresh chilis.
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One-Pot Summer Vegetable Pasta
High on zucchini, corn, eggplant, and tomatoes. Low on dirty dishes.
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Buttermilk Powder Is an Underrated Pantry Staple
Unlike its liquid counterpart, this shelf-stable version is a versatile seasoning with incredible umami.
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Buttermilk Corn Pasta
This pasta starring summer corn achieves its savory, creamy sauce thanks to one special ingredient: buttermilk powder.
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Quick Butter-Braised Tomatoes and Dumplings
Store-bought dumplings, fresh tomatoes, butter, and soy sauce simmer away for dinner in a flash.
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Coffee Cake Scones
Sour cream scones get treated to a cinnamon-sugar swirl and crunchy streusel crown.
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Popover-Topped Pot Pie
A lofty popover replaces pie crust in this vegetarian pot pie filled with potatoes, carrots, celery, peas, and asparagus.
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A Strawberry Cake That Really Tastes Like Strawberries
Bake it for the spring or summer birthday in your life.
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Neapolitan Cake
Inspired by Wayne Thiebaud’s iconic Cake Slice, these three distinct layers start with one simple batter.
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Sticky Honey-Soy Chicken Legs
Bone-in, skin-on chicken legs glossed in a sticky honey mustard glaze strike the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and delightfully savory.
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Balsamic Butterscotch Sauce
Tangy-sweet and a cinch to make, balsamic butterscotch sauce is perfect for pouring over ice cream, grilled or roasted fruit, or your favorite cake.