Rochelle Bilow
Senior Associate Web Editor. When she’s not torturing herself by grinding coffee beans by hand and making her own butter, Rochelle writes about cooking techniques and seasonal eating for bonappetit.com. She comes to BA by way of a small farm in Central New York, where she worked as a farmhand and the farm cook. She never met a nut or seed butter she didn’t like. Spirit food: Tahini
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Our Favorite 'Back of the Package' Recipes, From Cookies to Meatloaf
Some of our favorite recipes come from the backs of ingredient packages. From cookies to meatloaf, here are our staff's and reader's picks.
techniques
How to Make 5-Grain Porridge at Home
Whole grain porridge is our choice for a hearty breakfast—this video shows you how to make it at home.
techniques
How to Decorate Holiday Cookies Like a Pro
Holiday cookie decorating 101: Everything you know for cookies that look as good as they taste.
Culture
How to Teach Your Kids to Cook
Got a budding chef on your hands? Here's how to teach a child to cook.
Culture
This Holiday, Make the Roast With the Most
Making a show-stopping holiday roast is easier than it looks. This video shows you how.
Culture
Edible Gifts Actually Worth Sending this Holiday Season
There are edible gifts and then there are really great edible gifts. These are the ones worth giving this year.
techniques
How to Make Crispy, Crunchy, Golden-Brown Latkes
Nobody likes a soggy latke. Make yours crispy, crunchy, and golden brown with the tips in this video.
Recipes
The Ideal Crackers for Dipping, Eating with Cheese, Secret Snacking, and More
A good snack is hard to find. We tasted over 20 crackers to find the best.
techniques
How to Make Even Better Stovetop Popcorn
Stovetop popcorn is good. Bacon fat stovetop popcorn is better.
Culture
4 Tips for Prepping Your Kitchen for the Holidays
It's the busiest time of year. Stay (mostly) sane with these holiday preparation tips for the kitchen.
Culture
Office Party Rules You Need to Follow (Plus, the Ones You Can Break)
Your office holiday party is an excuse to get a little silly and cut loose. But first: a few rules.
Cooking
The Baking Essentials You Should Always Keep in Your Fridge, Freezer, Pantry, and Spice Rack
Whether you're an occasional or an everyday baker, these are the baking pantry essentials you should never be without.
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Bar Behavior Common Mistakes Avoid: How to Be Your Bartender’s Favorite Customer
Don't be that guy: This bad bar behavior will place you on any bouncer's naughty list.
Culture
The Nutshell: A Digestible Digest of Foodstuff
This is the Nutshell, your cheat sheet for everything happening in the world of food. That means news, miscellany, explainers, cocktail party fodder, events, and whatever else we'd like to talk about.
Recipes
Winter Salad Ideas for Hardy Greens and More
Cold weather means less fresh, raw salads…or does it? These winter salad ideas make fine use of hardy greens.
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Here's How You Made Our Salted Butter Apple Galette
Our readers take some pretty amazing food photos—these Instagram shots of our salted butter apple galette prove it.
Recipes
16 Winter Pasta Recipes to Keep You Warm and Well-Fed
Braised meat, slow-simmered sauces, and plenty of cheese—it's all here in these cozy pasta dishes.
Culture
Your Secret Weapon This Holiday Is…A Crockpot
From making stock to keeping the mashed potatoes warm, your secret weapon this Thanksgiving is a crockpot.
Culture
Here's Your Thanksgiving Prep Timeline for This Weekend
There's no way around it—Turkey Day is busy. Here's your Thanksgiving prep timeline.
techniques
Whip it Real Good: How to Make Whipped Cream at Home
Making homemade whipped cream is easy—just don't make these common mistakes!