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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This Bone Broth Soup Is a Meal, Not a Cleanse
Yes, bone broth is nutritious. No, it will not keep you full.
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Sheet-Pan Pepperoni Pasta
All pizza toppings welcome, especially pickled peppers, olives, maybe an anchovy or 10.
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Bake Pasta on a Sheet Pan for Maximum Crisp
Every single bite has the just-right ratio of crunchy to creamy.
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31 Spring Side Dishes to Brighten Any Meal
Like blistered asparagus with harissa and pickled rhubarb salad.
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Tandoori-Style Roasted Cauliflower
Dressed in a spiced yogurt, with ginger and garlic, then roasted until caramelized and tender.
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43 Healthy Recipes We Crave for Dinner
Salmon with sizzled nut salsa, kung pao cabbage, and more proof healthy meals can be deeply satisfying.
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23 Recipes With Kimchi to Use Up What’s in Your Fridge
Like charred cabbage with kimchi dressing and a cozy hand-torn noodle soup.
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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 You Can Get 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.