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Chris Morocco

Food Director

Chris Morocco began his publishing career producing photo shoots at the celebrated fashion capital Vogue while harboring secret ambitions to work in the Gourmet Test Kitchen. After graduating from the French Culinary Institute, Chris made his way to Bon Appétit, where he started as a kitchen assistant. From there, he moved on to stints at Real Simple and Food & Wine before returning to Condé Nast, where he now oversees the recipe production for Epicurious and Bon Appétit. Chris is constantly dreaming of food content and contemplating the next big food fashion. Known for his technical demeanor, he believes you should first take a big whiff of anything you plan to eat, and that coffee and long walks can solve most problems. You can watch him in action in his YouTube series for BA. Chris currently lives in Philadelphia with his family—if you see him out and about, please say “hi.”

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Radicchio Salad with Sour Cream Ranch

Pale yellowish-white Castelfranco radicchio is usually tender and mild, but Chioggia (round) or Treviso (spear-shaped) varieties also work.
Thanksgiving

Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart

For a vegetarian main that can hold its own at the center of the table, this tart makes a very convincing argument.
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Rice Bowls with Flaky Cod

Kedgeree often calls for smoked fish, but for a light weeknight meal, we prefer steaming fresh fish right on top of the rice.
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Burnished Potato Nuggets

Behold, your new standard for roasted potatoes: puck-size oven fries with creamy insides and unimaginably crunchy exteriors.
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Radicchio Salad With Sour Cream Ranch

With salty, sweet, and creamy components, this recipe is more than just a salad: It's a fully realized side dish.
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Frozen Greek Yogurt Blackout Pie

This no-bake pie is incredibly easy to make and will keep for over a week in the freezer.
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Beef Stir-Fry with Green Beans and Tomatoes

Olive oil works great in stir-fry recipes; its sharp grassy notes complement flavors like lemongrass and basil.
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Peanut Rice Noodles with Pork and Collard Greens

This one goes out to all the peanut sauce fans out there. And if you’re thinking, Peanut butter and pork? Sounds crazy! Trust us, it works. Also trust us on this: Putting sugar in your noodles for this recipe is crucial. It balances the salt, heat, fat, and tanginess going on here, and brings out the flavors of everything else (nope, it doesn’t make anything sweet).
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Coconut Rice Noodles with Ginger and Turmeric

Blooming the ginger, turmeric, and black pepper in oil is essential for releasing their aromatic properties into the sauce.
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Rice Noodles al Pomodoro

Bursting with jammy cherry tomatoes that make their own sauce, this rice noodle–and–chili oil riff on the classic Italian pasta takes just 20 minutes to throw together.
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Plum Salad with Black Pepper and Parmesan

Tossing sliced plums in a mixture of sharp sherry vinegar, honey, black pepper, and shaved Parm brings them into the super-savory zone. Top it all off with a drizzle of your favorite olive oil.
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Watermelon With Lime Dressing and Peanuts

This boldly flavored fruit salad is a welcome accompaniment to any grilled main.
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Peaches and Tomatoes With Burrata and Hot Sauce

This summer, take your peaches to dinner. Combine the fruit with a zippy dressing, ripe tomatoes, and creamy cheese for the ultimate sweet-salty-savory salad.
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Miso-Glazed Eggplant Grain Bowls With Basil

This recipe is a great way to showcase the eggplants and basil you just hauled from the market.
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Roasted Pepper Caprese

The hands-off approach for this summery caprese recipe means no blistering the peppers on the stovetop!
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Summer Beans With Miso Butter

The perfect recipe for any type of beautiful summer bean you buy at the farmers' market!
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Celery, Green Bean, and Tofu Salad with Chile Crisp

If you have a batch of our Chile Crisp at the ready, you can make this summery, no-fuss pantry salad in just 5 minutes.
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Chile Crisp

This all-purpose chile crisp—which is tangy, spicy, and crunchy—will give your other condiments an inferiority complex.
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Coconut Rice Noodles with Ginger and Turmeric

This is a weeknight pantry curry that comes together in the time it takes to boil water for the rice noodles. Fast!
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Grilled Brisket with Scallion-Peanut Salsa

It may seem like blasphemy to toss brisket onto a hot grill; but this method for thinly sliced, marinated meat results in flavorful, juicy steak strips for everyone.
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