"I want to make sure I'm being a proper leader for them." Juliana Latif, Chef de Cuisine at the Eastern Mediterranean restaurant Zou Zou's, walks us through a typical day at the New York City eatery. Juliana starts off laying out her kitchen prep process (and watch as she demonstrates how she fillets fluke), moves on to lunch and dinner service, and breaks down how she takes inventory.
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Editor: Mack Johnson
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Follow Executive Pastry Chef Caroline Schiff of Gage & Tollner through an entire day preparing the breads and dessert menu at an iconic 143 year-old New York restaurant. From feeding her beloved sourdough starter "Edna" to trying new cheesecake creations and flaming baked alaskas, see how these professional chefs keep a kitchen humming day in, day out.
Follow owners Ivo Diaz & Rachel Diaz Pirard through an entire day of operating their family business - Venezuelan restaurant Casa Ora in Brooklyn, NY. The restaurant is truly a multi-generational affair, with Ivo and Rachel's daughter Ora being the namesake and Ivo's mother Isabelis serving as executive chef. From making fresh masa and sofrito to serving up gourmet cocktails and pastries, see what goes into every aspect of owning and operating a family restaurant in the heart of New York.
“Working in a restaurant that never closes is a little bit different…the hoods are always going, the lights are always on, the people are always here.” Today, Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with Chef Jackie Carnesi, executive chef at Kellogg’s Diner in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. At 96 years old, this diner has just started back up its 24-hour service and given its menu a Tex-Mex makeover.
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.
Shop some of the Test Kitchen's favorite pantry ingredients below:
Join Molly Baz in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she makes adult macaroni & cheese! It's just about as easy as opening one of those little boxes of shells and powdered sauce—and a whole lot more delicious. Our super-quick stovetop mac and cheese borrows from the method for a classic cacio e pepe pasta, but with a bit of milk to make it extra creamy. No béchamel, no baking, just pure dairy-on-carbs joy.
Check out the recipe here: https://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/adult-mac-and-cheese%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-651d8191ca3f62b00897fec0">
“People are going to decide whether or not we’re good. It's how they feel when they leave—that’s going to determine whether or not they’re going to go come back.” Chef Evan Funke brings Bon Appétit along for a day of sourcing California farm-fresh ingredients, designing a menu, and operating the kitchen of his new, namesake restaurant in Beverly Hills.
Ann Cromley, sous chef at Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California, brings you along for an entire day of behind the scenes prep and service at one of America’s preeminent farm-to-table restaurants.
Join Chris Morocco as he makes baked lunch nachos. Chris relies on some version of these lunch nachos at least once a week as he brainstorms what to feed his two young kids. It’s worth it to commit the formula to memory: a bag of chips, a can of refried beans, maybe some leftover meat or roasted veg from the night before, shredded cheese, and some kind of quickly cooked, spiced veg like cauliflower or brussels sprouts. It’s a lightning-fast lunch (or dinner) that can be tweaked to suit anyone’s preferences.
Read more: The Best Canned Refried Beans for Nachos, Enchiladas, and More
You’ve heard of the Chili’s Southwestern Egg Rolls, but what happens when you get a top chef to create their own version of it? Bon Appétit joins Chef Jackie Carnesi, head chef at the legendary Kellogg’s Diner in Brooklyn, as she transforms it into a New York-inspired Reuben Egg Roll, complete with homemade corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and crispy rye flour wrappers.
“Yess is a casual izakaya-style restaurant. I like dealing with direct fire and the philosophical idea of buying a whole fish and then processing it.” Today, Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with Junya Yamasaki, head chef at Yess in Los Angeles. Yamasaki follows the philosophy of buying a whole fish and using every part throughout the menu making sure nothing goes to waste.
Join Claire Saffitz, Brad Leone, Chris Morocco, Gaby Melian, Amiel Stanek, Alex Delany, Rick Martinez, Christina Chaey and Molly Baz as they make their best pantry sandwiches. Tuna melts, shrimp salad sandwiches and Brad's untitled cold meatloaf masterpiece, oh my!
Produced by Bon Appétit with Mutti® | There’s no denying that Italian summers are the stuff of dreams. We’ve crafted simple weeknight recipes that transport the flavors of Parma right to your table using Italy’s favorite tomato: Mutti®. Recipe created by Chef Joanne Weir
Join Christina Chaey, Rachel Gurjar, and Chris Morocco in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as each chef prepares and presents lasagna in their own unique way. From Christina's traditional take, to Rachel's more modern interpretation and Chris using crackers instead of pasta(!), each of these recipes bring their own spin to a tried and true favorite.
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-61aa3b2d234db3ec67e4fe49">
Join Melissa Miranda, Chris Morocco, Rachel Gurjar, Kendra Vaculin, Chrissy Tracey, and Brad Leone in the Bon Appétit test kitchen as they each make their favorite breakfast sandwich. Opinions may differ on which ingredients make the best sandwich to start your day—are eggs an absolute must? Does anyone love Taylor Ham as much as Brad? No matter how you slice it, some of these breakfast sandwiches are sure to get your motor running.
“I never know entirely what my menu’s going to look like when I wake up. We change the menu every day–it’s a reflection of what’s coming out of our local waters and local farms.” Today Bon Appetit spends a day on the line with James London, chef and owner of Chubby Fish in Charleston, South Carolina. This dock-to-table restaurant serves some of the freshest seafood in the city and revolves its menu around whatever comes out of the waters and farms each day.
“We use traditional Peruvian techniques, but elevated with influences from Miami.” Today Bon Appétit spends a day on the line with prep chef Giuliana Intriago at Maty’s–Miami’s best new restaurant and a 2024 Conde Nast Traveler Hot List Restaurant Winner.
The legendary chefs of Chef’s Table: Legends—Jamie Oliver, Thomas Keller, Alice Waters, and José Andrés—join Bon Appétit to answer your top cooking questions. From achieving perfectly crispy bacon to ordering steak well-done, they share expert tips to level up your cooking game.
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.
Read more: 39 Freezer Meals That Are Ready Before You Need Them
Nougat. Caramel. Peanuts. Chocolate. The building blocks of a Snickers bar. Each taken alone is simple enough (well maybe not the nougat), but together they become a different monster. Join Claire Saffitz as she attempts to make a gourmet version of a Snickers bar!
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