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.
Stuffing Biscuits
We gave biscuits the Thanksgiving treatment by packing these with classic stuffing flavors like sage, rosemary, fennel seed, and scallion.
Cranberry and Golden Raisin Relish
Tart cranberries meet their match in bright ginger and fruity golden raisins for a no-fuss sauce that comes together in minutes.
Kale Salad With Pecan Vinaigrette
A Thanksgiving salad should have enough flavor and heft to hold its own, and be sturdy enough to dress ahead of time—this one checks all those boxes.
Sheet-Pan Turkey and Gravy
Stop hunting for that roasting pan you never use! This Thanksgiving turkey and gravy recipe requires nothing more than a rimmed baking sheet and a wire rack.
Twice-Roasted Squash With Vanilla, Maple, and Chile
We did away with the worst part of roasting squash—the prep! Instead, we roast it whole until tender, tear it into big pieces, glaze it, and roast it again.
Green Beans and Mushrooms With Crispy Shallots
When Thanksgiving demands green bean casserole but your jam-packed oven has other plans, opt for this buttery stovetop version.
Gluten-Free Fresh Pasta at Home? You Can Do That
A blend of chickpea and store-bought GF flour makes for an easy homemade dough with surprising chew.
Gluten-Free Fresh Pasta
A blend of chickpea and store-bought GF flour makes for an easy homemade dough with surprising chew.
For Dessert in a Snap, Make an Ice Cream Icebox Cake—Any Way You Like It
Ice cream + jam + whipped cream + cookies = the frozen treat formula you’ll be using all summer.
Raspberry and Pistachio Ice Cream Icebox Cake
Layers of nutty pistachio ice cream and bright jam-flavored whipped cream make for a lovely pastel duo in this riff on a classic summer dessert.
Peach and Butter Pecan Ice Cream Icebox Cake
A few tweaks to the standard icebox cake formula make this version stand out: jam (in this case, peach) folded into half of the whipped cream for a fruity element, Ritz crackers that go delightfully soft in the freezer but still make a case for belonging in dessert with their salty, buttery flavor, and a layer of butter pecan ice cream right through the middle.
The Best Camping Cooking Gear for More Than Just S’mores
You don’t need to pack your entire kitchen, but a few choice cooking tools will make mealtime the highlight of any camping trip.
This Summer, the Only Condiment You Need Is a Batch of Red Zhoug
The red pepper-based sauce from Ori Menashe’s Bavel is spicy, sweet, smoky, and ready to party.
Is This the Summer You Get a Shaved Ice Machine?
There's nothing like a sweet shaved ice on a scorching day—and with your own machine, you can make a party out of it.
The Best Mini Food Processors for Small-Batch Chopping
Simplify your kitchen prep with this compact yet powerful tool—we tested 5 leading models to find the very best.
The One Thing I'm Buying on Amazon Prime Day is a Silpat Baking Mat
The top name in reusable, nonstick sheet pan liners is slashing prices on their most beloved products—and I'm taking advantage.
The Best Fancy Salsa to Buy For Your Summer Hangs
After a not-very-scientific survey of the landscape (read: I ate a lot of salsa), two brands stood out as the best fancy store-bought options.
How to Make Sheet-Pan Ice Cream Sandwiches and Stock Your Freezer All Summer Long
Peanut butter + chocolate + a nifty sheet pan trick = the perfect treat for the season.
Chocolate–Peanut Butter Sheet Pan Ice Cream Sandwiches
For this easy summer dessert, you’ll use rimmed baking sheets to make a giant cookie filled with store-bought ice cream. Swap out the peanut butter for any creamy nut butter you like.
Anyday Cookware Review: Can You Really Cook All Your Meals in the Microwave?
We put the microwave cookware product line to the test.