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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The Simply Stunning Dessert You Need to Make (and Instagram) This Season
It's official: This show-stopping no-bake chocolate cream pie is the dessert of the season.
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Rejoice: Farm-to-Table Pot Cookies Have Arrived
There are cookies, and then there are *cookies.* We checked out a grow house and bakery in Denver, Colorado, to find out how cannabis makes it into baked goods.
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Don't Ruin Thanksgiving With These Common Pumpkin Pie Mistakes
Pumpkin pie isn't hard to make… or is it? From a cracked custard to soggy crust, here are all the ways you can screw it up (or not).
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The Paleo, Vegan, Gluten-Free Dessert That Anyone Can Eat
It's a Thanksgiving miracle: This dessert will satisfy even the most restrictive diet—and it's easy to make.
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Your First Slice of Pie Deserves Better
Why is it so hard to remove the first piece of pie without it turning into a crumbly, sticky mess? We got to the bottom of this mystery: Here's how to achieve the perfect first slice, every time.
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Manspreading Is a Problem. Man Spread Doesn't Have to Be
On public transportation, manspreading is when a guy takes up more than his fair share of space. We couldn't help but wonder: What would "Man Spread" look like as a food? Things are about to get weird.
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Your Eggs Could Be Better. XOXO, Our Editor in Chief
The best tips for cooking eggs, from a man who is genuinely obsessed with them.
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Kick the Can and Learn to Cook with Fresh Cranberries
Canned cranberry sauce? You're better than that! These cooking tips will have you hooked on fresh cranberries.
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This Turkey Recipe Is NSFW (We're Serious)
Is it getting hot in here, or is it just the oven? Things got a little steamy when we recorded the how-to video for our Porchetta-Style Roast Turkey. You have been warned.
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Make Better Applesauce—Just Avoid These Common Mistakes
Homemade applesauce isn't hard to make… or is it? Brush up your know-how and make sure you're avoiding the most common mistakes people make when simmering their way to saucy, cinnamon-y goodness.
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Can't Decide What to Make for Dinner? This Quiz Tells You What You Really Want
Do you want steak or a cobb salad? A grain bowl or noodles? Take this quiz to find out exactly what to make for dinner tonight.
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Don't Be a Drunk Uncle this Thanksgiving. Seriously, Don't
Throwing a Friendsgiving? Meeting the in-laws? Hosting the whole family? Thanks to this handy guide, you'll be juuuust the right amount of buzzed for whatever situation you find yourself in this Thanksgiving.
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How the Best Chefs in the Country Cook Their Thanksgiving Turkey
Need some turkey day inspiration? Here's how the #BAhot10 chefs cook their Thanksgiving birds.
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Put Pumpkin In Your Oatmeal. You Know You Want To
Who cares if it's "basic"? This pumpkin oatmeal is the best thing to happen to breakfast in ages.
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This Line Cook Says All You Need in the Kitchen Is a Good Knife and a Hot Pan
When it comes to real cooking advice, we turn to the kitchen ninjas that make it all happen: The line cooks of America. Here, the sous chef at L.A.'s Petit Trois gives us his best tricks.
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So You've Got a Truffle? Cool. Here's How to Keep It Fresh
Brad Leone, the BA test kitchen manager, spills the details on his trip to Italy and the truffles he met along the way.
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How to Cook Kale Stems You'll Actually Want to Eat
You know how we're always telling you not to trash your kale stems? Here's how to make them actually taste good.
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Don't Be Intimidated by Homemade Caramel Sauce, Just Avoid These Common Mistakes
Once you read these tips to follow and mistakes to avoid, you'll be a bonafide candy man (or woman).
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These Ingredients Are Unexpectedly Great When Roasted
Root vegetables don't own the whole "oven-roasted" game. Next time you fire up the oven, toss one of these ingredients on the sheet pan, too.
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Make this Toast for Breakfast Because You Are Fancy and Fabulous
This is the fanciest toast in all the land. And you deserve it.