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Rhoda Boone

Senior Director, Culinary Production, Emeritus

Rhoda Boone graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a BFA in photography and worked in the photo industry for over 6 years, both at Vanity Fair and Mark Seliger's photography studio. Then, in 2009, she left the world of fashion and celebrity to pursue her true passion: food. She graduated at the top of her class from the French Culinary Institute and worked under chef Marco Canora at Hearth, Terroir, and Terroir Tribeca in NYC. After that, she combined the worlds of photography and food in a career as a food stylist and recipe developer. In 2014, Rhoda joined the team at Epicurious as food editor in anticipation of the brand's 2015 relaunch. Eventually, Rhoda would go on to work on video for both Epicurious and Bon Appétit, making sure that the food you see on camera looks as good as it possibly can. In 2022, she left Condé Nast to return to her home state of Texas where she currently lives with her husband and two sons.

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These Tender Beef Short Ribs Will Help You Survive Winter

Yep, short ribs are a comfort food classic. But that doesn't mean they need to put you to sleep.
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How to Clean Mushrooms (Or Not)

We solve the mystery of washing mushrooms (and no, you don't need a mushroom brush).
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5-Spice Short Ribs With Carrot-Parsnip Purée

We made tender short ribs even more irresistible with subtle five-spice powder and a bright root vegetable mash.
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This Is the Best French Onion Soup You Will Ever Have

Onions. Broth. Bread. Cheese. Treat these elements right, and you've got a roadmap to the ultimate winter soup.
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Our Favorite French Onion Soup

Buy the best beef broth you can, or better yet, make your own for a rich, full-flavored soup. And if you don't have ovenproof bowls or ramekins for the soup, don't worry—you can just top your soup with melty cheese toasts.
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These Addictive, Amazing 22-Minute Meals Will Change Weeknight Dinner

You don’t need a cart full of ingredients or tons of time to make a delicious weeknight dinner. With smart shopping, time-saving strategies, and these seven Epicurious recipes in your back pocket, you can get dinner on the table in 22 minutes or less.
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How to Make a Waffle Without Using Any Batter

We call it the Puffle.
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Puffles (Stuffed Puff-Pastry Waffles)

These stuffed waffles couldn't be easier; you don't even have to make batter! They combine the flakiness and flexibility of puff pastry with the golden brown, crispy exterior of a waffle. Use one of the suggested sweet or savory fillings below, or experiment with your favorite flavor combinations to make the puffles of your dreams.
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Two-Ingredient Truffles

All you need is chocolate and cream to make this easy Valentine’s Day treat.
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3 Things You Should Know That Will Make You a Better Baker

The Epicurious Test Kitchen has the answers to three common baking questions, from how to know if your dough has proofed to the best way to bring eggs and butter to room temperature.
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The Bagel-Inspired Oil That Will Make You Want to Make Lamb on a Wednesday Night

How the humble everything bagel inspired Food Editor Rhoda Boone to take lamb chops to the next level.
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The Most Addictive 22-Minute Meals for Your Weeknight Arsenal

Memorize these seven Epicurious recipes. Why? Because you'll have a roster of weeknight dinners that can be on your table in 22 minutes or less.
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You Won't Believe All These Cookies Came from the Same Dough

Make a big batch of dough. Customize it for everyone your list. Win at the holidays.
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The Surprising Vegetable You Didn't Know You Should Be Roasting

Sweeter, easier...why didn't we think of this before?
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This Crowd-Pleasing Party Snack Just Got Better

Sure, you can dip those plump, pastry-wrapped puppies in grainy mustard and call it a day. But where's the fun in that?
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The Miraculous Bowl of Soup That Can Cure (Almost) Anything

Science has begun to discover what grandmas around the world have known all along: A steamy broth is the best, and most delicious, medicine.
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5 Things You Didn't Know About Pistachios

Move over, almonds and walnuts, there's a new superstar nut in town!
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11 Foods That Taste Amazing When They're Frozen

We don't care how cold it is outside, these straight-from-the-freezer treats are so good we'll eat them anytime of year.
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How Can I Make My Pie Look Like It Was Made by Martha Stewart?

You don't need to be a baking expert to turn out amazing holiday pies. With our upgraded recipes and easy decorating tricks, your guests will fight over the last slice.
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BBQ Eggplant Sandwiches

Even though they're vegetarian, these cheesy, BBQ sauce-slathered eggplant sandwiches are satisfyingly meaty.
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