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Sarah Jampel

Sarah Jampel is a writer, editor, recipe developer, and food stylist based in Vermont. She was a senior staff writer and stylist at Food52 before joining Bon Appétit as senior cooking editor in 2019, which entailed heading up the Basically vertical, editing and developing recipes, and writing about everything from her favorite brownie mix to her must-have cooking tools. Sarah now serves as the recipe development and test kitchen manager at King Arthur Baking.

Recipes

Coconut Curry Greens with Runny Eggs

This shakshuka-inspired dish is green because it forgoes the traditional tomatoes and red peppers for spinach and kale.
Restaurants

The Hype Ice Cream I’m Willing to Wait in Long, Near-Rioting Lines For

Soft Swerve in New York City is that good.
Cooking

There Is No Lazier, More Impressive Snack Than Aioli-Topped Jammy Eggs

These are what I make when I'm too tired to prep an appetizer—but not too tired to invite my friends over for dinner.
Recipes

Strawberry Snacking Cake

Don’t be surprised at how quickly this olive oil and cornmeal-enriched sheet cake will disappear.
Cooking

Bet You Can’t Eat Just One Slice of This Strawberry Snacking Cake

After nine tries (and so. much. cake.), we’re really sure it’s good.
Lifestyle

Soy Curls Are the Single-Ingredient Meat Substitute I Buy in Bulk

Step aside Fakin' Bacon and tofu dogs: Soy curls are my go-to meat substitute.
Shopping

Silicone Mats Are So Nonstick, You’d Think They Were Crafted By Angels

If burnt bits and stuck-on glazes make you want to scream, you need one of these.
Culture

When You Never, Ever Want to Stir Together Separated Tahini, Buy Soom

The silkiest, creamiest tahini money can buy—and no separation, ever.
Culture

I Am Not a Chef But I Wear These Chef Pants Every Day Anyway

For all the female chefs sick of saggy, uncomfortable chef trousers. And for all of the rest of us sick of constricting, unflattering civilian trousers.
Lifestyle

If You Come Over for Dinner, We’re Having Enchiladas

Cover me in salsa verde and bury me in Monterey Jack
Recipes

Vegetarian Enchiladas

These veggie enchiladas feature a charred tomatillo salsa verde, creamy pinto beans, and plenty of cheese.
Lifestyle

This Fresh Starter Takes the Stress Out of Baking Sourdough

It's descended from a starter that’s over 100 years old, so you know it’s going to be bubbly, active, and reliable.
Cooking

6 Bold, Peppy, Leafy Things You Should Be Using Like Herbs

There’s a whole wide world beyond herbs.
Restaurants

Calaca Is the Only Restaurant Where I Don’t Experience Vegetarian FOMO

Sure, the carnitas at the teeny-tiny Mexican spot look good, but have you ordered the huitlacoche quesadilla?
Cooking

How to Prevent Your Herbs From Wasting Away in the Fridge

Add ‘em by the handful, not by the pinch.
Cooking

Your Most Pressing Rhubarb Questions, Answered

How to buy, store, and cook with spring's pinkest produce.
Lifestyle

Why It’s Terrible to Be a Vegetarian at a Wedding (And How to Make It Better)

If I see one more "veggie stack," I'm going to scream.
Cooking

Your Most Pressing Miso Questions, Answered

Everything you need to know about buying, storing, and cooking with this pantry staple.
Culture

We Loved This Miso Even Before We Knew It Was Ground By Foot

The story of a couple who inherited a fledgling miso company and turned it into the small-but-mighty producer of our favorite miso around.
Restaurants

The Incredible Costless Abundance of Macaroni Grill’s Free Bread

But how does it even make sense for them to offer this?