Emily Johnson
Associate Director, Commerce
Since joining Epicurious in 2017, Emily has learned to throw better dinner parties, cooked lots of solo dinners, and fed unsuspecting friends and family members lots of cream cheese in various forms. She now strategizes and edits shopping stories across both Epi and Condé Nast’s other food brand, Bon Appétit. Before coming to Epicurious, Emily was at Lucky Peach and studied literature at The New School.
7 Cookbooks That Will Inspire Your Kids to Start Cooking
From the magical Harry Potter Cookbook to the charming Fanny at Chez Panisse, these cookbooks teach basic techniques while inspiring a love of cooking.
How to Cook Rice in the Microwave and Make Cleanup Easier
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This Pulled Pork Is Made with Texas's Favorite Soda
Texans love to drink Big Red with barbecue, so we decided to combine them into one delicious dish.
9 Ways Ice Cube Trays Can Help You Make Dinner Faster
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How to Put Everything You Want to Eat for Breakfast on a Pizza
It's worth it for the yolk porn opportunities alone.
How to Peel Tomatoes in a Flash
For the smoothest, silkiest fresh tomato sauce around, whip off those peels.
How to Make Warm, Pillowy Blueberry Muffins That Feel Like a Hug
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Your mom never got you an Easy-Bake Oven? Buy one for yourself now!
Beer and Champagne Belong Together. This Drink Proves It
This beer cocktail isn't popular in America. We want to change that.
What's the Best Way to Bring Frozen Bread Back to Life?
Having bread stashed in your freezer at all times is the ultimate lunch hack—here's how to defrost to achieve chewy, crunchy bread.
How to Make a Perfect, Old-School Slider
A slider isn't just a mini hamburger. Learn how to get the onions and the bun just right for an authentic version.
Topo Chico Is Our New Sparkling Water of Choice
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13 Genius S'mores Hacks for the Summer
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There's no shame in a premade dressing when you're in a pinch. Just make sure you pick the right one.
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Think you already know how to make perfect scrambled eggs? Trust us, this way is better.
Why This Editor Is Obsessed With Salad Scissors
Perfectly chopped salads can be in your future, too.
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Seriously, taco seasoning is gross. Learn how to make fresher, tastier ground beef seasoning at home.
This Meal Plan Gives You Five Nights of Salads that Are Actually Satisfying
How to make salad for dinner every night this week and actually enjoy yourself.
7 Cocktails You Can Drink All Day Without Getting Drunk
Beer cocktails are the ultimate light buzz. Here are 7 mix-ins we love.