Chris Morocco
Food Director
Chris Morocco is the food director of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, overseeing the Test Kitchen team and the recipes they develop. With a career that spans nearly 20 years in publishing, Chris has worked for brands such as Vogue, Real Simple, Food & Wine, and most notably BA, where he has held many positions since 2010. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, Chris seeks to translate the skills and wisdom of professional chefs for home cooks and anyone who is just looking for a great recipe. You will often find him dreaming of his next cup of coffee or recreating dishes in his YouTube series Reverse Engineering. He lives in Philadelphia with his family.
Recipes
Whole Grain Pancakes
It can be easy to give up on ordering pancakes for breakfast—more than a few bites and you're carb-ed out. We’d make an exception for these, which were inspired by Gjelina’s 9-grain pancake in Venice, CA.
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Caramelized Banana and Almond Nice Cream
This banana-based "ice cream" adds a sweet depth of flavor by caramelizing the bananas first, then puréeing them into a smooth cream. Plus, the toppings possibilities are endless!
Cooking
A Whole Grain Pancakes Recipe That Won't Give You a Brunch Hangover
This thick, super-grainy pancake is inspired by the one at Gjelina, where it comes one-to-a-plate and is meant to share.
Culture
This Pepper Mill Is So Much Better Than the Rest
I promise, this thing makes a HUGE difference.
Cooking
This Condiment Is Sweet, Spicy, Garlicky and Just Ridiculously Good
We finally got the recipe for Bad Saint's palapa, and our food will never taste the same.
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Grilled Fattoush with Halloumi and Eggplant
We love halloumi’s squeaky texture and ability to take on some char, but torn salted mozzarella would be just as good (just don’t try grilling it).
Lifestyle
The Rose Water That Wins Over Even the Biggest Skeptics
Senior food editor Chris Morocco on learning to love the floral stuff.
Recipes
Chicken Skewers with Italian Dressing
A creamy Italian vinaigrette acts as both the marinade and the dressing for this super-easy grilled chicken and tomato number.
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One-Hour Apricot and Almond Galette
A luxurious almond cream makes this one-hour summer stone fruit dessert taste like an all-day labor of love.
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Green Beans and Cucumbers with Miso Dressing
Crushing and smashing green beans and cucumbers creates nooks and crannies to soak up as much umami-rich miso sauce as possible. And this is a dressing you'll want a lot of.
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Summer Squash and Basil Pasta
When cooked long enough, the squash gets jammy and saucy, ideal for coating big pieces of pasta, like paccheri or ziti.
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Soy-Basted Pork Chops with Herbs and Jalapeños
Brush thin cuts of meat with a sweet and spicy marinade for a powerfully flavorful grilled dinner that's ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Snapper with Blistered Bean Salad and Chile Vinegar
If there is one time we’d want to cheat and cook something indoors, it would be to make a pot of rice to soak up the extra dressing in this snapper recipe.
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Salmon with Hot Sauce Vinaigrette and Pickled Veg
A kicky chile-lime dressing wakes up your weeknight salmon.
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One-Dish Baked Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives
Summer tomatoes and briny olives turn saucy as they cook underneath roast chicken in this simple weeknight dinner.
Recipes
Chile-Lime Clams with Tomatoes
Don’t feel like cooking indoors? Toss a cast-iron pan right on the grill for a saucy dish of clams and chickpeas, and char some bread alongside for dipping.
Recipes
Smoked Beef Ribs with Salt and Pepper
Here’s everything you need to know to make these Texas-inspired ribs on a charcoal or gas grill.
Cooking
These Gluten-Free Tahini Brownies Are Annoyingly Good
Our brownie standards were high, but this recipe just raised the bar.