Shilpa Uskokovic
Senior Test Kitchen Editor
A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Shilpa worked in some fancy-pants, Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City (like Perry St, Jean-Georges, Marea, and The NoMad) before joining Bon Appétit as food editor. At BA, Shilpa transforms her restaurant experience into reliable recipes that range from slightly project-y (like this raspberry cream cake) to incredibly easy (a set-it-and-forget-it burnt orange roast pork) and everything in between. She has an economics degree from a previous life that she never uses, and she loves cake, books, instant pudding mix, and grocery shopping.
Wedge Salad With Toasted Sesame-Seaweed Ranch
Great with vegetables, salad, or pizza, this dressing is all Big Ranch Energy with added depth and nuttiness from toasted seaweed snacks and sesame seeds.
How to Soften Butter—Quickly—According to a Pro Baker
Three methods for when you need cookies, right now.
Wilted Lettuce? Soak It in Hot—Yes, Hot—Water
It also works for tender herbs and hardy greens.
What Does Our Food Editor Pour at a Holiday Party? Trader Joe’s Wine
Shilpa Uskokovic’s dream dinner party menu is unapologetically inexpensive.
This Spice Blend Will Improve Any Baked Good (Especially Holiday Cookies)
Think pumpkin spice, but even better.
Citrus Caramel Sundaes With Toasted Almonds
Tangy, floral citrus soaks up dark, smoky caramel for a sweet, sticky sundae unlike any other.
Spiced Red Wine and Coke
This easy cocktail is budget booze’s highest calling. Cheap wine gets a makeover thanks to lemon, lots of ginger, and the caramelly complexity of cola.
Pickled Vegetables
A small batch of fridge pickles made with regular old carrot, onion, and fennel will bring out your inner homesteader.
Radishes With Nori-Lemon Butter
Dead simple and highly visual, this is a fun spin on the classic radish-and-butter pairing.
Beet Tartare
Seasoned like traditional tartare and punched up with extra acidity, earthy beets can taste (and look!) deliciously meaty.
Sour Cream and Onion Mashed Potatoes
Like your beloved bag of sour cream and onion chips, but make it mashed potatoes.
Creamed-Spinach-Stuffed Meatloaf
Bursting with creamed spinach and cheese, and dressed with a glossy coat of ketchup, this is meatloaf 2.0.
Creamy Tahini and Harissa Beef
This speedy skillet dinner flavored with harissa and tahini makes the most of ground beef and pita chips.
Perfectly Creamy Potato Soup
A deeply comforting soup featuring the humble potato, made complete with a zippy pickled pepper garnish.
A Highly Opinionated Guide to the Best Butter for Baking
According to our test kitchen's pastry expert.
Easy Sugar Cookie Icing
Everyone’s suddenly an artist with this foolproof sugar cookie royal icing that will have you decorating in no time.
Cinnamon Crunch Crinkle Pie
Inspired by Greek bougatsa, this phyllo and custard pie embraces imperfection demanding you drape and fold pastry for the most beautiful result.