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Carla Lalli Music

Contributor

Carla Lalli Music is the author of Where Cooking Begins and food editor at large at Bon Appétit. In that role, she contributes regularly across all platforms: She hosts the video series Back to Back chef on Bon Appétit’s YouTube channel, as well as appearing in many other videos. She writes a column for the print magazine and sends out a bi-monthly newsletter, writes and develops recipes for BA’s websites—bonappetit.com, Basically, and Healthyish—and is a frequent voice on the Bon Appétit foodcast. Carla was previously the food director at Bon Appétit, where she oversaw the test kitchen and all of the food and recipe content for the brand. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two sons, and is currently working on her next cookbook. Find her on Instagram and Twitter @lallimusic.

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Pressure-Cooker Gigante Beans in Tomato Sauce

Gigante beans are our favorites, but almost any bean will be delicious this way. 
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Lemon-Ginger Brew

A pleasingly fiery cold buster that belongs in your fridge all winter long.
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Strawberry-Ginger Lemonade

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Herbed Faux-tisserie Chicken and Potatoes

You can roast a chicken in less time, but going low-and-slow yields a meltingly tender, shreddable texture.
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Peanut Butter–Sriracha Toast

The fresh herbs and scallion might seem strange, but they work. And the hot sauce? Makes anything better.
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Hot Oat & Quinoa Cereal

If you think quinoa is only good for savory salads and pilafs, you're missing out. Pair it with steel-cut oats to amplify its hearty flavor. A little maple syrup brings out its sweet side.