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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Like miso soup with chicken and squash, Instant Pot pho, and a greens-laced riff on pasta e fagioli.
A Budget-Friendly Thanksgiving Menu
A celebratory, flavor-packed meal that feels anything but belt-tightening.
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.
53 Healthy Summer Dinners That Aren’t All Salad
Like salmon and pineapple tacos, cold matcha noodles, and the greatest gazpacho.
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.
23 Cherry Recipes to Make With Your Market Haul
Like puff-pastry turnovers, pork with cherry agrodolce, and sour cherry cheesecake.
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.
37 Summer Cocktails for Maximum Chill
Crushed raspberries and beer, vermouth sangria, a hot pink watermelon punch, and more cooling sips for summertime.
29 Vegetarian Recipes to Cook This Summer
Like a curried tomato sandwich, cheesy corn fritters, and cold noodles with chili crisp.
Pasta With Feta, Olives, and Raisins
Raisins are the unlikely star in this 25-minute pantry-friendly pasta featuring feta, olives, and (optional!) anchovies.
Vinegary Chicken With Raisins
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The Essential Spices Every Home Cook Needs
From peppercorns and chile flakes to cardamom and coriander, these are the spices Bon Appétit editors reach for the most.
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In their pages, you'll find recipes for knafeh of all kinds, matzo ball soup with Mexican chiles, and so much more.
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Your Snack Aisle Impulse Buys Can Absolutely Be Used for Impressive Cooking Too
From smashed potato chips on salad to Cheez-It crumbs on pasta.
You Can Absolutely Make $5-or-Less Tinned Fish Feel Like a Fancy Meal
You most likely have everything you need in your pantry.