Kendra Vaculin
Associate Food Editor
Originally from the San Francisco East Bay, Kendra has worked in food media (Eater, Food52) and test kitchens (Blue Apron) across New York City since 2014, as a writer, recipe developer, and producer. Since starting at Epi and Bon Appetit, she's started a weekly newsletter about what you should make for dinner tonight, written about cooking with weed, and developed recipes for the kinds of food she loves to eat (weeknight dinners, pantry pasta, party snacks). She likes ice cream more than vegetables, but it's much closer than you'd think.
The Ultimate Vitamix Blender Buying Guide
If you’re in it for the best (and most expensive) blender in the game, be sure you’re getting the right model for you.
The Best Rice Cookers for Effortless, Fluffy Rice
Even if you keep your distance from single-use appliances, a good rice cooker may bring you over to the dark side.
Carrot Wellington
This vegetarian main highlights roasted carrots two ways: glazed as the center of the Wellington, and blended to form the tender filling.
Orange-Glazed Roast Pork
A jar of orange marmalade and a few sprigs of fresh rosemary pack a ton of wintry flavor into this celebratory meaty centerpiece.
Lemon-Chile Calamari Pasta
A handful of pantry staples and fresh calamari pieces make this quick weeknight dinner taste like a sunny, seaside Italian vacation—any time of year.
Golden Hour
Pleasantly bitter Suze pairs with ginger syrup, sparkling wine, and a piece of candied ginger that fizzes and bubbles from the bottom of the glass.
Back-Pocket Caper-Butter Chicken
A simple marinade, made with caper brine, becomes a punchy pan sauce, with melted butter for a velvety texture and whole capers for pops of tang.
Chicken Meatballs With Sesame Green Beans
Baking meatballs and green beans on two sides of the same sheet pan streamlines the cooking process for this saucy, savory dinner.
The Best Roasting Pan for Your Thanksgiving Bird
Before you roast your turkey, make sure you have the best equipment for the job.
Cheesy Buldak (Fire Chicken) With Rice Cakes
Bouncy rice cakes turn this spicy Korean classic into a perfect weeknight dinner.
Festive Red Cabbage and Radicchio Salad
This monochromatic mix of radicchio, cabbage, red onion, and cold weather citrus is bright, crunchy, and fresh—just what your holiday table requires.
Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake
This twist on burnt cheesecake integrates a can of pumpkin purée and a handful of warming spices—perfect for a holiday table or any chilly fall day.
Tadka Turkey and Gravy
Thanks to its high smoke point, ghee is an ideal fat for basting your holiday turkey; pair the perfectly burnished bird with a duo of sauces for maximum flavor.
The Gooiest Baked Mac and Cheese
This easy, no-roux mac and cheese recipe is made almost entirely on the stovetop and then gets transferred to the oven to melt the cheesy topping.
Miso-Mayo Chicken Bowl
This sheet pan dinner taps savory miso mayo for richness and flavor—as a coating for roast chicken and a finishing drizzle.
Baked Sweet Potato Chaat
Forget regular baked potatoes—these tender sweets loaded with chaat-inspired toppings make for a bright and flavorful vegetarian main (or colorful side dish).
The Best Baking Sheets for Baking Cookies, Roasting Veggies, and So Much More
It’s one of the most useful and versatile items in your kitchen—and our top pick is super affordable.
