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.
Chicharron Chicken Cutlets
Pork rind-crusted chicken is outrageous—outrageously good. Popular with children and adults alike, it’s a protein-packed gift that’s good for any occasion.
Crispy Chicken Quesadillas
Spiced chicken, charred peppers, and gooey cheese—these never-soggy quesadillas are a favorite for a reason.
Sheet-Pan Pierogies and Beets
A flavorful one-pan meal featuring baked pierogies, roasted beets, and a poppy seed dressing. Frozen pierogies and pre-cooked beets make this extra easy.
Air-Fryer Chicken Tikka
Lacking an actual tandoor, the air fryer might be the best way to make chicken tikka. Juicy, charred, and well-spiced, it’s your new weeknight MVP.
Chickpeas With 40 Garlic Cloves
Braising canned chickpeas in chicken stock and olive oil makes them unbelievably tender and buttery. This is worth the effort of peeling 40 cloves of garlic.
Now-and-Later Roast Chickens
An easy technique that results in juicy, tender roast chicken. Cooking two chickens at once is the secret to easy meals throughout the week.
Winter Greens With Anchovy Breadcrumbs
A mix of leafy greens turns extremely tender with the simplest treatment. Topped with crispy breadcrumbs, this is proof that boiled vegetables aren’t boring.
The Best Meal Prep Is a Sunday Dinner Party
This simple company-worthy menu sets you up for a week of easy dinners.
Greenest Mint and Ginger Pesto
An electrifying pesto that stays bright green for days on end. With the addition of ginger, and jalapeño, it’s a versatile condiment to have on hand.
Green Curry Lentils and Pasta
This rich lentil soup is loaded with flavor and texture: coconut milk for creaminess and curry paste for punch, plus tons of spinach and a bit of tiny pasta.
Cornbread Breakfast Casserole
Protein-heavy, easy to portion, and ideal for making ahead, this breakfast casserole made with boxed corn muffin mix will see you through busy mornings.
Incredibly Good Cheese Pizza
You don’t need a pizza oven (or even a baking stone) for our test kitchen’s ultimate recipe.
Bouillon Paste Is for a Lot More Than Broth and Soup
Here’s how to put it toward extra-flavorful baked tofu, a 10-minute broccoli stir-fry, and a cheesy chickpea skillet.
Parsnips With Spiced Peanuts and Garlic Yogurt
A simple stovetop method brings out the best in this earthy root veg.