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Our Favorite Dawn Perry Recipes Because She’s Amazing

In honor of digital food editor Dawn Perry's last day, we've founded up our favorite recipes she's developed over the years.
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Christina Holmes

Digital food editor Dawn Perry has been a wonderful presence at BA for more than two years. She's a joy to work with and an absolute master in the kitchen. In honor of her last day, we decided to round up (amidst the tears) our absolute favorite recipes that she's developed. DP, we'll miss you!

  • Image may contain Plant Bag Handbag Purse Accessories Accessory Vegetable and Food
    Photo by Ditte Isager
    3/14

    Nutty Grain and Oat Bars

    Loved by: Carla Lalli Music, food director AND Claire Saffitz, associate food editor

    Claire says: "These are near and dear."

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    Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    4/14

    How to Make the Grain Bowl of Your Lunchtime Dreams

    Loved by: Lilli Sherman, special projects associate AND Julia Kramer, senior editor

    Lilli says: "Dawn's breakdown for grain bowls was a total game changer for me. And don’t get me started on that dressing. Truly: "the dreamiest grain bowl” with a how-to by the dreamiest colleague and lady."

    Julia says: "I am obsessed with the turmeric tahini dressing. I have probably made it half a dozen times."

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    Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
    5/14

    Spicy Garlic Chickpeas

    Loved by: Meryl Rothstein, senior editor AND Alison Roman, senior food editor

    Meryl says: "Dawn’s spicy garlic chickpeas are as addictive as Stacy’s Pita Chips. She developed them for a story about bringing lunch to work—they make just about any boring salad miraculously interesting—but I find myself making them just to snack on straight."

    Alison says: "There was a period of time where I was making them literally every day. I'm talking, a can of chickpeas a day. To myself."

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    Alex Lau
    6/14

    BA's Best Buffalo Wings

    Loved by: Jennifer McCormick Panawek, associate publisher

    Jennifer says: "Dawn's buffalo wings made me go into labor!! No joke. The recipe was online around Super Bowl timing. My husband Steve made them and I swear I ate 20."

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  • Slices of banana bread one with butter sitting on a cutting board
    Photograph by Victoria Jane, Food Styling by Mallory Lance, Prop Styling by Alexandra Massillon
    7/14

    BA’s Best Banana Bread

    Loved by: Carla Lalli Music, food director

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  • Casserole dish of baked ziti on gray marble surface.
    Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Spencer Richards, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman
    8/14

    BA’s Best Baked Ziti

    Loved by: Hayley Russman, integrated marketing director

    Hayley says: "It’s our new go-to for entertaining friends."

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    Marcus Nilsson
    13/14

    Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp, Nduja, and Tomato

    Loved by: Nikki Reiss, special events director

    Nikki says: "it's an easy/impressive quick pasta. It also introduced me to my new best friend nduja and its many applications beyond smearing on bread."

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    Marcus Nilsson
    14/14

    Gluten-Free Shells with Beets, Ricotta, and Pistachios

    Loved by: Belle Cushing, editorial assistant

    Belle says: "Let’s hear it for gluten-free shells, mostly because I feel like the shared experience of wrangling various glutenless pasta shapes brought Dawn and me closer together. Plus, she could make ANYTHING taste amazing."

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