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.
All the Types of Onions, and What They're Best For
White? Sweet? Spanish? Which type of onion is the right one to use for what? Allow us to explain.
How to Store Onions So They Last Longer Than Your Most Recent Relationship
Just remember: cool, dark, and dry.
Caramelize Onions in the Oven, Save Yourself From Stirring and Sweating
An easier route to golden-brown onions.
How to Whip Egg Whites Like Some Sort of Magician
Turn ordinary egg whites into delightful fluff.
How to Make Sense of Egg Carton Labels
Free-range vs. pasture-raised vs. cage-free vs. organic vs. all the rest.
Jalapeño Popper Gougères
These light and eggy cheese puffs are channeling your favorite bar snack.
Waffles, Meet Your Maker
The best breakfast carb is waffles, and the best waffle maker is the Presto FlipSide
Square Containers Are Superior to Round Ones, and These Square Ones Are the Best
Your fridge isn't round, so why should your storage containers be?
Tomato Powder Packs Big Tomato Flavor in a Very Small Jar
Anything tomato paste can do, tomato powder can do better.
The One Tool That Changed My Relationship With Tofu
I loved tofu, then I found the TofuXpress and my love became total devotion.
When a Recipe Calls For Cake Flour, Get the Cake Flour
It's the ticket to fluffy, tender, tall cakes.
No-Mixer Vanilla Cake With Tangy Cream Cheese Frosting
Extremely plush, fine-crumbed, and dare-we-say moist, this is like the best wedding cake—and you mix it entirely by hand.
Dam Good English Muffins Are Just That
Fluffy, tangy, and big enough for as many eggs as I please.
Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup With Caramelized Cabbage
Hearty and packed with caramelized cabbage, this vegetarian matzo ball soup doesn’t miss the chicken.
Is It Ever Appropriate to Rinse Pasta or Noodles?
Hint: If the answer were “no,” we wouldn’t have this whole article!