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
Recipes
Raisin Vinaigrette Any Lettuce Will Love
A classic vinaigrette takes notes from sweet-and-sour Italian agrodolce, featuring tangy raisins and lightly pickled shallots.
Shopping
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.
Shopping
13 Jewish Cookbooks We’re Diving Into All Year Long
In their pages, you'll find recipes for knafeh of all kinds, matzo ball soup with Mexican chiles, and so much more.
Cooking
Make Boxed Stock Taste Homemade With This Easy Trick
Because who has eight hours to stand by the stove?
Cooking
Beef Is Expensive—This Trick Makes Burgers Cheaper
The answer? Beans or lentils, whichever you have around.
Cooking
How Are You Breaking Your Fast for Yom Kippur? We Asked 16 Jewish Cooks and Writers
From smoked fish to warm challah to dim sum.
Cooking
10 Types of Eggplant to Know and Adore
With varieties like globe, fairy tale, and graffiti, eggplants come in all shapes and sizes.
Cooking
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.
Cooking
You Can Absolutely Make $5-or-Less Tinned Fish Feel Like a Fancy Meal
You most likely have everything you need in your pantry.
Cooking
You Can Stop Googling "Sourdough Discard Projects" Now
Because you've found the absolute easiest one.
