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
Culture
Kale Is the 'Basic Bitch' of the Internet
"Kale" has officially become a meme. From quinoa to ancient philosophers, here's a roundup of everything referred to as the kale of its genre.
Culture
White House Coffee Preference Is on Lockdown; Jellyfish Are on the Rise
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on September 16, 2014.
Our Go-To Yogurt Has a New Add-In
Puréed red peppers add a smoky, vegetal note to creamy labneh yogurt.
Culture
CNN's Jake Tapper Lives on Coffee, Loves Old-School Rap
How does CNN's Jake Tapper get through mornings of breaking news, young children, and pets? With scrambled egg whites, turkey bacon, and tons of coffee.
Culture
Cooking for One, the Bon Appétit Way (Hint: It's Just Like Regular Cooking)
A majority of Americans are single—so how should single people cook? Hint: It's kind of just like the regular cooking everyone does
Gussy Up Your Tomato Sauce with Strawberries (Really)
Gussy up a traditional tomato sauce with strawberries. Yep. Strawberries.
Make Braised Lamb Spicier, Brighter, and Better
Braised lamb shoulder is a Sunday classic—orange and fennel just sweeten the deal
Make this Roasted Potato Bread, Never Have Boring Toast Again
This hearty roasted potato bread is ideal for everything from sandwiches to toast.
Culture
Canned Beer Is No Longer Just Ironically Cool, Is Breakfast Just a Conspiracy?
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on September 12, 2014.
Recipes
15 Recipes that Taste Better with Ricotta Cheese
From pancakes to salads, these 15 recipes taste better with ricotta cheese.
Toast to Fall's Cooler Weather with an Autumn Gin Sour
Grand Marnier and orange marmalade make this cocktail perfect for fall.
Culture
All Pumpkin, All the Time—Plus, Is This the World's Worst Apple?
A roundup of food news from around the Internet on September 11, 2014.
Recipes
How to Cook with Corn, Beans, and Squash—the Three Sisters
From pickled corn to garlicky runner beans to squash tart, here are our favorite ways to cook with the "three sisters."
A Weeknight Staple, Made Even Better
Pesto, quick-cooking shrimp, and cured ham make an ideal weeknight dinner.
A Lemony Dessert Mashup, to Satisfy Every Craving
Part cake, part pudding, this lemony dessert is the ultimate mashup.
A New Take on Breakfast Yogurt, Starring Chia Seeds
Yogurt-chia pudding with just a touch of agave makes a perfect do-ahead breakfast.
An End-of-Summer Salad, with Tomatoes and Green Beans
A homemade version of ranch dressing doctors up this seasonal salad.
A Killer Marinade for Tender, Flavorful Chicken Thighs
A soy, garlic, and ginger marinade make this chicken extra flavorful.
Almond Butter Toast: Like Ants on a Log, but Better
This toast is like ants on a log—with a sophisticated twist.
The One-Two Punch (Milk Punch, that Is)
Kick-start your cocktail hour with an autumnal-flavored milk punch.