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Sam Dean

Sam Dean is a former staff writer for BonAppetit.com. He lives in Brooklyn.

Lifestyle

Sriracha Without the Preservatives and Processed Sugar

A Brooklyn chef is making her own version of the classic rooster sauce, minus the preservatives and processed sugar
Cooking

Thanksgiving Desserts

As Thanksgiving approaches, we're devoting a week to sweets. Today, 20 recipes for pie, cakes, tarts and more
Cooking

Cherry Almond Granola Bars for Breakfast (All Week!)

These cherry-almond granola bars get you through the breakfast and beyond
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A Cocktail for New England Autumn Nights

Apples, maple, and rum make the Northwood #2 perfect for longer, darker, colder nights
techniques

Post-Sandy, the Good Fork, in Red Hook, Brooklyn, Struggles to Recover

After Hurricane Sandy wrecked their Brooklyn restaurant, its owners plot a new path to the future
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Why Do We Call the Stuff We Stuff in a Turkey Stuffing?

The tangled evolution of what you'd think would be a straightforward term
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Healthy Cookie Dough Bean Dip (No, It's Not a Dream)

Need your mind blown? Try this healthy cookie-dough bean dip
Cooking

19 Stuffing Recipes for Thanksgiving (and Beyond)

Everyone's favorite turkey-filler is too good for just Thanksgiving. Here are 19 recipes you can make all winter long
Lifestyle

Will Legal Marijuana Become Chefs' Next Hot Ingredient?

Marijuana's legal in Washington and Colorado. How long till chefs there put it on the menu?
Culture

Why Obama Is Bon Appetit's Kind of Eater

Whatever your politics, you have to admit: Obama is one serious food dude
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Restaurants' Dinner Deals Offer Relief for the Sandy-Stricken

In the wake of Sandy, NYC restaurants are putting on special meals to support the affected
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21 Potato Recipes for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving isn't complete without the spuds, so here's 21 ways to make them
Culture

Q&A with Daniel Delaney, New York's New Brisket King

Daniel Delaney's BrisketTown is winning over die-hard barbecue snobs
Culture

Welcome to Sides Week

Welcome to Sides Week, where we'll be showing you how to complement your well-groomed bird
Cooking

Happy Hour

Had a rough time? (We have.) The Oakenshield cocktail is here to help
Lifestyle

Alternative Fuels for Marathon Runners

Marathoners need fuel for running, but sports drinks and gels are so artificial. Here's how to make your own
Culture

What Shaquille O'Neal Eats for Breakfast

Raised on fried chicken, the b-ball colossus now promotes healthy eating
Cooking

Turn Canned Condensed Milk Into Dulce de Leche in a Pressure Cooker

Transform canned condensed milk into dulce de leche in one easy step
Cooking

Gravy Trains and Typos

How a typo and a train got mixed up with our favorite sauce
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Chocolate Macaroons With Orange Ganache for a Haute Halloween

These gold-dusted chocolate macaroons are worth a whole sackful of candy