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Anya Hoffman

Deputy Editor Emeritus

Anya Hoffman was an editor at Epicurious from 2016 to 2019. Her work has been published by Lucky Peach, Bon Appétit, Travel + Leisure, Marie Claire, Fast Company, New York, and Edible Queens, among others. Anya edited James Beard’s All-American Eats (Rizzoli, 2016), which won a 2017 IACP award, and she has an M.A. in Food Studies from New York University. Her two daughters will usually, but not always, eat what she makes for dinner.

9 Groceries to Buy Every Week if You Have Kids

Besides that lifetime supply of instant mac and cheese, of course.

I Love Cottage Cheese (and I'm Not 86 Years Old)

There's no shame in being obsessed with this grandma food.

10 Real-Life Commandments for Cooking for Kids

It's hard to put a healthy, delicious meal that everybody likes on the table. How do we do it? By always, always (uh, sometimes) following these guiding principles.

The Kid-Friendly Recipe That Makes Weekday Meals a Breeze

Freeze a batch of these meaty little patties over the weekend and the whole family can eat them for lunches and dinners all week long.

5 One-Pot Dinners to Get You Through the Week

When it comes to weeknight cooking, we're all about keeping it simple—and minimizing cleanup.

5 Comfort Food Dishes You Need Right Now

It's a cold and dreary month. Time for some meals that will warm your soul.

How to Make Healthy Baked Oatmeal Cups

Your family will happily eat this all week.

The British Christmas Tradition I Can't Do Without

You don't have to be British to enjoy this old-fashioned holiday dish.

5 Dinner Bowls to Get You Through the Week

Forget about cooking three to four different things every night. Instead, focus on making one nourishing, satisfying dish that can be customized to each family member's preferences.

Why You Should Stop Cooking With Black Peppercorns

You'll have little regret.

This Epic Makeover Takes a Freezer From Chaos to Marie Kondo

You shouldn't have to fear for your safety every time you open your freezer. Here's how to give it a makeover.

The 5 Ingredients You Should Always Bring to a Vacation Rental

Because no one wants to cook with that grimy bottle of olive oil someone left in the kitchen cabinet five years ago.

Five No-Cook Weeknight Dinners and Desserts

If you can't stand the heat, go ahead and stay in the kitchen—just don't turn on the stove.

The Two-Second Trick for Avoiding Bitter Cucumbers

This will change your salads forever.

How to Make Canned Beans Taste Like They Were Cooked From Scratch

A simple technique for totally transforming canned beans.

16 Ways to Cook With Cherry Tomatoes

Sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes are the essence of summer. They deserve better than a supporting role.

Our Editor's Secret to 30-Minute Spaghetti and Meatballs

Five shortcuts that'll slash the cooking time of one of your family's favorite meals.