Rebecca Firkser
Test Kitchen Editor
Rebecca’s work has appeared in TASTE, Eater, Food52, The Kitchn, Serious Eats, The Strategist, and NYT Cooking, among others. Previously, she was a staff editor at a handful of media publications, as well as a freelance recipe tester, culinary producer, and stylist. Before joining Bon Appétit and Epicurious, she was mostly working on cookbooks, among them her own, Galette! (Artisan, 2025). Rebecca aspires to make budget-friendly cooking exciting to everyone, and hopes you'll learn to love beans as much as she does. Raised in Northern New Jersey, she’ll never say no to a slice of crumb cake. The “k” comes before the “s” in her last name. rebeccafirkser.com
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An Old-School Italian Dessert That Always Impresses
Zabaglione seems fancy, but actually comes together in 15 minutes.
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Beans and Greens With Halloumi Cheese Crumbles
Bathe greens and chickpeas in a garlicky, tomato-enhanced broth. Stretch a block of Halloumi by grating and toasting it into a topping for the soup.
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Zabaglione
A light, frothy Italian dessert made from egg yolks, sugar, and Prosecco, this easy zabaglione recipe is perfect served warm with fruit and biscotti.
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23 Easy Dinner Ideas That Get Dinner on the Table Fast
Like weeknight pumpkin chili, Instant Pot carnitas, and 15-minute chicken stir-fry.
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47 Vegetarian Recipes That Are Substantial and Satisfying
Like smoky brown-butter pasta, popover pot pie, and an omelet tomato curry.
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23 Lentil Recipes That Go Beyond Soup
Like marinated lentils with feta, one-pot lentil pasta, and lentil-kimchi stew.
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A Wallet-Friendly Pasta for Any Weeknight
January’s Feel-Good Food Plan is here to banish the post-holiday budget blues with a veggie-packed dinner.
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23 French Recipes Worth Making Chez Vous
From bistro classics like cassoulet and croque monsieur to playful riffs like banana-pudding-inspired Paris-Brest.
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43 Soup Recipes You’ll Crave Year-Round
Like miso soup with chicken and squash, Instant Pot pho, and a greens-laced riff on pasta e fagioli.
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A Budget-Friendly Thanksgiving Menu
A celebratory, flavor-packed meal that feels anything but belt-tightening.
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29 Savory Breakfast Ideas to Jump-Start Your Mornings
Like an everything-bagel-inspired quiche, seaweed-filled morning buns, and protein-packed dosas laced with chile and ginger.
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53 Healthy Summer Dinners That Aren’t All Salad
Like salmon and pineapple tacos, cold matcha noodles, and the greatest gazpacho.
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53 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas That Aren’t Boring
Like an energizing matcha chia pudding, two-for-one roast chicken, and tofu that keeps on giving.
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23 Cherry Recipes to Make With Your Market Haul
Like puff-pastry turnovers, pork with cherry agrodolce, and sour cherry cheesecake.
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29 Main Dish Salads That Won’t Leave You Hungry
Roasted cauliflower with feta and dates, creamy tahini chicken salad, a clean-out-the-fridge kale number, and more.
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37 Summer Cocktails for Maximum Chill
Crushed raspberries and beer, vermouth sangria, a hot pink watermelon punch, and more cooling sips for summertime.
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29 Vegetarian Recipes to Cook This Summer
Like a curried tomato sandwich, cheesy corn fritters, and cold noodles with chili crisp.
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Pasta With Feta, Olives, and Raisins
Raisins are the unlikely star in this 25-minute pantry-friendly pasta featuring feta, olives, and (optional!) anchovies.
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Vinegary Chicken With Raisins
Seared chicken thighs render enough fat to form the base of a vinegary pan sauce, with pockets of sweetness from golden raisins.