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
Sheet-Pan Hot Honey Chicken and Peaches
No grill needed for this just-charred-enough sweet and spicy chicken.
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Spaghetti With So Much Zucchini
Loosely inspired by pasta Amatriciana, a few pounds of zucchini stand in for tomatoes.
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The Smoothie That Made Me Love Cottage Cheese
Well, there’s a sentence I never thought I’d say!
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Berry Protein Smoothie
With cottage cheese blended right in—yes—this smoothie will keep you full until lunch.
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10 Cottage Cheese Recipes for Protein-Rich Meals
Like green pea fritters, a new favorite lasagna, a magical smoothie, and more.
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The Broiler Is My Go-To for Summer Dinners Without a Grill
Sheet-pan shawarma-spiced chicken, smashed pork tacos, and more highly flavorful meals.
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Follow These Rules to Avoid a Soggy-Bottom Galette
You’ll be rewarded with juicy tomato pastries, Bake Club’s recipe of the month.
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Chopped Salad With Sardines and Preserved Lemon
A feel-good meal full of crunchy veg and even crunchier pita chips.
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Are Sardines the Secret to Glowing Skin?
Touted as “skincare in a can,” this nutritious fish is having a moment.
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23 Cobblers, Crisps, Crumbles, and More
Brown butter peach, caramel apple, and more of our favorite easier-than-pies.
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Which Canned Butter Beans Are Best?
These are my favorite brands, as a bean aficionado (if I do say so myself).
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Big Bean Ceviche
This thrifty riff hinges on canned butter beans and a juicy grated tomato marinade.
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Smashed Pork Tacos
Instead of searing one tortilla at a time, you'll cook eight at once under the broiler.