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.
This Easy Marinade Is the Secret to Quick and Flavorful Grilled Chicken Breasts
This simple grilled chicken is anything but plain.
Juiciest Grilled Chicken Breast With Citrus Marinade
This easy grilled chicken recipe is a fast track to weeknight dinner, with a built-in marinade that’s made entirely with inexpensive ingredients you may already have in your pantry.
Apricot Tart With Whiskey-Pecan Frangipane
Celebrate the brief (but wondrous!) apricot season with this simple frangipane tart—both the crust and filling come together in a food processor.
Sizzling Pork and Eggplant Hiyayakko
By topping shingled silken tofu with a savory stir-fry of pork and eggplant, you get the perfect marriage of hot and cold.
Bloody Mary Salmorejo
A cousin to gazpacho, salmorejo gets its velvety texture from the inclusion of bread in the mix with summer’s best tomatoes.
Grilled Italian Sausage With Fennel Salad
A few skewers and a hot grill turn this short list of ingredients (Italian sausage! fresh fennel! olives!) into a quick, punchy meal.
BBQ Mushroom Pizza
Our (semi-homemade, vegetarian) homage to California Pizza Kitchen's best pie.
A Lazy Susan Makes Everything a Little Bit Easier
These turntables keep a well-organized kitchen within arm’s reach.
Sweet and Salty Rice Cake “Popcorn”
Whether you don't eat corn or just want a change from your usual popcorn routine, these toasty, seasoned rice cakes make for the ultimate snack.
Tempeh Crumbles With Coconut Rice
Crumbled tempeh is crispy. But crumbled tempeh with roasted peanuts and chili crisp is magnificently crispy.
Spiced Creamy White Beans and Greens
Smashed white beans bring so much creaminess, you don’t even need dairy.
Sun-Dried-Tomato Romesco Pasta
When you’re short on time, skip the canned tomatoes and reach for ultra-concentrated sun-dried ones, which can be blitzed straight into sauce.
Chickpea Pancake With Pea Salad
With a little help from a bag of chickpea flour, you can turn any vegetables in the fridge into an impressive meal.
The Best Gifts for Moms, Approved by Epi's Resident Moms
New cookbooks, coffee subscriptions, hand-thrown ceramics—29 perfect Mother's Day gifts you can order right now.
Chocolate-Filled Toasted Coconut Macaroons
Extra-toasty coconut and a chocolate surprise set these cookies apart from your average macaroon.
Big Baked Falafel Cake With Cucumber Salad
No need to fight over the last falafel—this sliceable one is big enough for everyone.
Classic Bananas Foster
Our method for lighting this retro New Orleans dessert on fire delivers maximum drama with none of the danger.
Mustardy Sausage and Halloumi Stir-Fry
This meaty, cheesy one-skillet dinner boasts big beer hall energy.
Spiced Chicken and Dates With Endive
Is this a salad you can eat with your hands? Or lettuce cups you can eat with a fork and knife? Either way this easy dinner is packed with flavor and ready in 30 minutes flat.