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Meryl Rothstein

Deputy Editor

As the deputy editor of Bon Appétit, Meryl Rothstein oversees content strategy for the print magazine, brings stories to life across platforms, and frequently stops by the test kitchen in search of desserts. Her work has received multiple industry honors—including a 2020 National Magazine Award—but her proudest achievement is still that time she dreamed up garlic bread grilled cheese.

25 Ways to Grill Chicken Better

Behold our definitive guide to grilling the best chicken of your life! With these 25 tips, tricks, and recipes, your bird will never be boring

How to Build a Two-Zone Fire on Your Grill

No matter what you're grilling this summer, build a two-zone fire

How to Use Fresh Herbs, from Chervil and Chives to Mint and Tarragon

From chervil and chives to tarragon and mint, a primer on the most flavorful little leaves you'll eat all summer

The 7 Best Wedding Gifts for Food-Loving Couples

It's wedding season, and we've asked chefs to suggest the best gifts for food-loving newlyweds, from cast-iron pans to homemade cookbooks

How Chef Jose Andres Lost 40 Pounds, Keeps It Off, and Keeps Eating

How superstar chef Jose Andres lost 40 pounds without giving up an ounce of flavor

What Would Julia Child Do?

She'd give these adorable notecards, we're pretty sure

Gluten-Free Make-Up

Fortunately, the gluten-sensitive now have make-up to call their own

Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Dinner Party Ideas

Unfortunately, this is no joke. Here's how to deal with it

GANT Rugger Fashion Line Launches a Cooking Contest

Plus, he wants to cook against you. Really, he's launched a competition

What's Your Fallback Salad Recipe?

And we want to know what it is

Wellness in the Schools Aims to Get Healthy Lunches into New York Public Schools

He's working with Wellness in the Schools to up the NYC cafeteria ante

White Gazpacho from Rouge Tomate

Just because it got cut from the September issue doesn't mean it's not awesome

Dark Chocolate Is Good for You

It's what you've been waiting to hear, well, forever: dark chocolate is good for you

Want Your Kid to Be a Genius? Don't Feed Him Junk Food

Science says his IQ will be lower if you do and what parent wants THAT kind of guilt?

Is a Juice Cleanse as Risk-Free as It is Fun-Free? Maybe Not

In fact, cleanses can do more to harm your body than help it

Why the Color of Your Dinner Plate Matters

Because looks can be deceiving--in a good way

Meet "The Color Diet"--Our Easy Rule for Healthier Meals

Want a simple trick for eating well? Taste the rainbow