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
Dirty Martini Chicken Thighs
This cheeky chicken recipe crams all of the iconic flavors of a dirty martini—olive brine, vodka, vermouth, and all—into a savory one-pan meal.
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Pecan Sandie Wedges
Tender, buttery, and pleasantly crumbly, these salty-sweet shortbread wedges studded with toasted pecans are a grownup version of the childhood favorite.
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Crispy Fried Shrimp and Giardiniera
How do you make fried shrimp better? By adding giardiniera to the mix. Here the duo gets coated in a vodka-spiked batter to create a remarkably crisp exterior.
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Earl Grey Martini
Quickly infusing vodka with earl grey tea bags creates a distinct floral foundation for this fun (and caffeinated) take on a martini.
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Double Dark Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream
This fuss-free ice cream doubles down on the chocolate flavor with a rich dark cocoa base and a glossy fudge ripple—no churning required.
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One-Pot Pantry Orzo With Chickpeas
Staring down a bare pantry and fridge? This one-pot wonder—which pairs protein-rich chickpeas and briny olives and capers with tender orzo—will save dinner.
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You Name a Booze, We’ll Give You a Braise
From bourbon-sloshed short ribs to cider-simmered pork chops.
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Herby Cauliflower Fritters
Frozen cauliflower deserves to be more than a side. Here a quick zap in the microwave primes the veggie crumbles to become a hearty vegetarian main.
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One-Pot Broccoli Mac and Cheese
Skip the the roux and the extra pan. Thickened with cornstarch, this cozy one-pot broccoli mac and cheese recipe comes together in just 35 minutes.
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Orange-Wine-Braised Chicken Thighs
Reinvigorate your classic wine-braised chicken by swapping out a standard white wine for a zippy orange varietal sweetened with orange juice.
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Dark and Stormy–Braised Pot Roast
Comforting slow-braised pot roast makes a flavor 180 by enlisting all the bright, spiced flavors of the classic ginger-rum cocktail.
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S’mores Sandwich Cookies
Layered with chocolate ganache and burnt marshmallow, these playful crème pies cram all of the flavors of s’mores into chewy, mess-free sandwich cookies.
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Pumpernickel Panzanella
Swap tomatoes for citrus in this wintery twist on the classic Italian bread salad.
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Cheesy Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Are these rich, hefty wedges a luscious side or meatless main? The answer is yes.
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Sour Cream and Onion Hasselback Potatoes
Generous swooshes of homemade onion dip provide a soft landing for tiny, crispy Hasselback potatoes.
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Sheet-Pan Berry Shortcake
Topped with whipped cream and juicy berries, this giant shortcake is a must-bake for any summer party.
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This Slab Berry Shortcake Is Party-Ready
Thanks to a few smart tricks, it serves a dozen lucky people.
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Pink Grapefruit Sugar Cookies
Childhood nostalgia gets a modern twist in this zippy, citrusy take on the classic grocery-store-style sugar cookie.