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Becky Hughes

Associate Social Media Manager Emeritus

Becky Hughes is the social media editor for NYT Cooking where she's written about the New York City restaurant scene and the return of the espresso martini. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and food theory from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University. During college, Becky was also the editor in chief of the N.Y.U. branch of Spoon University.

How to Reheat Prime Rib (While Keeping It Juicy)

Because leftover prime rib is a beautiful thing.

The Key to Perfect Chicken Soup

How do you score flavorful broth and tender chicken? It's all about strategy.

Dessert Hummus Is a Thing, and I'm Into It

Sweetened chickpea dip is weird—I won't argue with that. But, boy, is it good.

The Dirtiest Thing We've Ever Served to Guests

Epicurious editors and home cooks confess their cringiest missteps in the kitchen.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice and Put It on Everything

Now you can have the ubiquitous spice mix of fall on hand at all times.

Now You Can Buy Whole Foods Products on Amazon

Amazon's great grocery infiltration continues.

Homemade Tortillas Have Forever Changed My Taco Game

My tacos deserve better than store-bought tortillas, and so do yours.

Here's How to Feed Hurricane Harvey Victims

These organizations are working to relieve Texans of hunger in the face of disaster.

The Best Instant Coffee Is Sudden Coffee

Because instant coffee is like wine—the bad stuff is cringe-worthy, and the good stuff is worth the price tag.

Amazon's Plan to Lower Prices at Whole Foods

Amazon's first big change since the Whole Foods acquisition is going to be a good one.

We Can't Stop Watching This Icing-Piping GIF

We're glad it's on an infinite loop, so we never have to stop.

This Impractical Avocado Sock Will Bring You Endless Joy

It's exactly what it sounds like—and it melted my cold, cold heart.

You Can Safely View the Eclipse Today Through a Colander

Don't worry about crafting a pinhole projector—you already have one in your kitchen.

9 Weird and Amazing Meatless Jerkies

There's a mushroom jerky in the bunch that, no joke, is better than beef.

9 Ways to Use Up a Can of Spray-On Herbs

I'm more of a fresh herbs kind of girl—but I have to use up these spray-on herbs somehow.