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Anna Stockwell

Senior Food Editor Emeritus

Anna joined Epicurious in 2015, and since 2018 she has also been a part of the food team for Bon Appétit, developing recipes, writing, and food styling for both brands, as well as Healthyish. She has worked as a recipe tester in the test kitchens of various food publications including Every Day With Rachael Ray and Real Simple, and earned a degree in classic culinary arts from The International Culinary Center in 2013. Prior to that, she spent over three years as a digital editor at SAVEUR. A New Englander at heart, Anna grew up in New Hampshire and earned a Bachelor of Arts with honors in philosophy from Bates College in Maine. She lives in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, where the most important part of her apartment is the dining room, where she keeps a table that comfortably seats ten, and entertains often.

Diner-Style Patty Melt

This classic diner mash-up of a grilled cheese sandwich and a hamburger is stuffed with a tangle of sweet pan-seared onions.

One Quick Step to Make Every Salad Better

Learn the one-minute method that will instantly up your salad game.

This Heavenly Cake Comes Straight From the Food Processor

Who said you need an electric mixer or even a bowl to make a good cake?

Almond-Apricot Cake

This wonderfully moist cake comes together quickly in the food processor, with some apricots puréed and some folded into the batter, infusing their summery flavor throughout.

The Easiest (and Most Impressive) Strawberry Shortcake You've Ever Tasted

Four tricks make this iconic summer cake better than ever before.

Homemade Montreal Steak Seasoning

Why buy this classic steak rub when you can make it yourself? Inspired by the flavors of pastrami, this rub is good on more than just steaks—try rubbing it on chicken, salmon, or even broccoli before grilling or pan-roasting.

How a Coffee Rub Can Improve Your Steak Salad

A coffee and chipotle chile rub turns grilled strip steak into the star of a Mexican-inspired salad.

4 Breezy Summer Suppers for Weeknights

This week, lean in to light, fresh, easy dinners and get re-acquainted with eating salad for supper.

Your New Favorite Frozen Snack

It's easy, it looks good, and it tastes great. It just might become the snack of the summer.

Frozen Yogurt Bark

Just the right mix of crisp, creamy, and slightly sweet, this frozen treat is exactly what we want to snack on all summer long.

The Simple, Indulgent Recipes You Need This Weekend

Treat yourself to some decadent treats and impressive seasonal dinners without going crazy in the kitchen this weekend.

The Most Nutrient-Dense Vegetable, Now More Delicious

Watercress is high in nutrients, big on flavor...and sort of a slog to prep. Luckily, there are other ways to get hooked on cress—none of which involves those tough, woody stems.

Maple Syrup and Eggs Belong Together

Sweet eggs for breakfast are an indulgent treat worth trying.

Is Agave the New High-Fructose Corn Syrup?

Agave nectar has long been touted as a more nutritious sweetener. But lately, the health glow has faded. One Epicurious editor talks to a clinical nutritionist to find out if the decline in popularity is fad or fact.

Chipotle-Coffee Steak Salad

Get all the sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors of a Mexican-inspired cookout in this blissful steak salad.

Make Better, Cheesier, Melty-er Hot Dips Without a Recipe

Because oven-baked dips are exactly what you need for the coldest days and the biggest football games.

The Best Cozy Breakfast You Can Make Without a Recipe

A dish of baked oatmeal makes even the chilliest mornings better.

How to Make Creamy, Dreamy Risotto Without a Recipe

Risotto may seem fancy, but it's actually super simple to make. Memorize this easy technique and you'll never have to look at a recipe for risotto again.

How to Make Grain-Free Granola

With this new paleo-friendly recipe from the Epi Test Kitchen, you won't miss the oats one bit.

Paleo Granola with Coconut and Almonds

Whether you're following a grain-free diet or not, this coconut, almond, and mixed seed granola is so good you'll never miss the oats.