We challenged resident Bon Appétit supertaster Chris Morocco to recreate a General Tso’s chicken recipe in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. The catch? He’s doing it blindfolded with only his other senses to guide him.
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Join Kendra Vaculin from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she prepares her skillet cheesesteak recipe. Pickled peppers are the secret star of this one-skillet dish, lending acidity and just the right amount of heat to compliment the pleasantly bitter broccoli rabe.
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Join Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he prepares his 15-minute recipe for crispy mushroom quesadillas. When cooked whole and left to brown, the mushrooms’ edges get lacy and crisp, while their interiors relax and tenderize—they’re almost akin to braised and shredded meat.
Join Brad Leone, Zaynab Issa, Kendra Vaculin, Shilpa Uskokovic, Chris Morocco, and Rachel Gurjar in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each reveal the go-to ingredient they reach for when their recipes needs a spicy kick.
Join Brad Leone, DeVonn Francis, Melissa Miranda, Zaynab Issa, and Kendra Vaculin in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each mix up their go-to cocktails (and mocktails!) From a salty and refreshing grapefruit libation to smoky mezcal "ranch water," one of these cocktails is sure to make your regular pool party rotation.
See Zaynab's full Honey-Berry-Kombucha Spritzer recipe here: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/honey-berry-kombucha-spritzer-recipe%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EGet Kendra's full recipe for her Salty Grapefruit Refresher: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/salty-grapefruit-refresher-recipe%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="StackedRatingsCardWrapper-ghvskg ffDePc SummaryCollectionGridSummaryItem-HgAzv kSXTun search_result_item-5bb397fe56c47e4ca3bac005">
No time to cook? We've got you covered. With 10 basic pantry items and 15 express line ingredients, you can make a week's worth of quick dinner with very little time. This chicken stew with cannellini beans and dried cherries packs the perfect protein punch to get you through the week. Pro tip: garnish with country loaf or sourdough bread for optimal breadcrumbs. http://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/chicken-stew-with-cannellini-beans-and-dried-cherries
Join Brad Leone, DeVonn Francis, Melissa Miranda, Zaynab Issa, and Kendra Vaculin in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they each prepare a perfectly snackable, freshly made dip to pair with their favorite chips. From chunky salsas to creamy baked creations, one of these chips and dip combos is sure to make a crunchy impression at your next get-together.
Check out Kendra's full Roasted Tomatillo and Avocado Salsa recipe here: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/roasted-tomatillo-and-avocado-salsa-recipe%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class="StackedRatingsCardWrapper-ghvskg ffDePc SummaryCollectionGridSummaryItem-HgAzv kSXTun search_result_item-5d6958decfc4970008d69e9c">
Produced by Bon Appétit with FarmToFork™ | Kick up the heat with FarmToFork™ Spicy Marinara Sauce topping layers of bubbly baked cheese and roasted red bell peppers.
Join pro chefs Tiana Gee, Brad Leone, DeVonn Francis, Kendra Vaculin, Jessie YuChen, Harold Villarosa, and Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as they share their personal shopping lists, revealing the essential items and ingredients they pick up from the grocery store week in, week out. From flavorful sauces and condiments to fresh greens and good old fashioned junk food, there's bound to be something for everyone in one of these shopping carts.
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Produced by Bon Appétit with Campbell's® | Whip up this easy one-pan chilaquiles recipe for entertaining a crowd or for a crunchy, savory weekend breakfast. Jalapeños, lime and onion set the foundation for a slow cooked version that's brought together with ease thanks to Campbell's® Tomato Soup. We top ours off with avocado, jalapeño, queso fresco, and fresh cilantro for a final punch of fresh flavor.
Produced by Bon Appétit with The Home Depot | Using a pressure cooker to cook the grits for this twist on a Lowcountry favorite means you don't need to babysit a pot on the stove for an hour.
Join Andy Baraghani in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he makes this variation on a classic Thai recipe: mushroom larb with peanuts! Don’t even think about tossing, stirring, or shaking that pan until the mushrooms are golden brown and crisp. You want to achieve that flavorful texture before incorporating the additional aromatics.
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Join Andy Baraghani, Carla Lalli Music, Priya Krishna, Rick Martinez, Gaby Melian, Sohla El-Waylly, Christina Chaey and Amiel Stanek and at home as they make 8 different freezer meals. Turn those frozen hot dogs and tortillas into delicious mala hot dog tacos. Or take that frozen seafood and make yourself a nice chowder.
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Join Sohla El-Waylly in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she makes red lentil zucchini. These crispy, crackly zucchini fritters take inspiration from the traditional Bengali onion snacks piyaju. Soaked and blended red lentils make up the batter, which is spiked with turmeric and chili powder.
Check out the recipe here: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/zucchini-lentil-fritters-with-lemony-yogurt
Join Andy Baraghani in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as he makes chicken and tomato stew with caramelized onions. Cooking lemon slices to almost-burnt adds a layer of complex flavor to this comforting dish. Cinnamon's sweet, earthy flavor tames tomatoes' juicy acidity. Apply this same thinking to other baking spices like nutmeg and cloves.
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Produced by Bon Appétit with Swanson® | Bon Appétit executive chef Mary Nolan shares an easy, one-pot soup recipe perfect for the cold winter months. This soup comes together quickly with browned sausage, loads of escarole and Swanson® Chicken Broth.
Join pro chefs Brad Leone, Tiana Gee, Chris Morocco, Harold Villarosa, DeVonn Francis, and Kendra Vaculin as they pull back the curtain and reveal their secret weapon recipe ingredients from the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. Learn how they incorporate these spice blends and flavor building bases into their favorite recipes and why, maybe picking up a bit of inspiration for your own creations along the way.
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