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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.

The Genius of the Raw Bar at Thanksgiving

It's the fanciest way to get thankful.

The Case for a Thanksgiving Cooking Cocktail

I like cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food.

How to Snack on Thanksgiving So You Don't Get Hangry

We're here to save you with a snacking strategy.

The Joy of Eating Cinnamon Toast as an Adult

Because sometimes you need a hug in food form.

How to Bake Pumpkin Seeds and Win at Fall Snacking

You probably don't want to eat a Jack-O-Lantern. But the seeds are a whole other story.

How to Throw a Soup Party

Put some soup on the stove, make punch, invite everyone you know over, and have the best, most casual party of your life.

Everything You Should Expect From an Air Fryer (Despite Its Name)

The air fryer seems like a gimmicky single-use appliance. It's actually a multi-purpose, weeknight dinner efficiency machine.

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Weekly Meal Plan: August 27–31

Grill-ahead dinners, hummus bowls, and an old-fashioned Tex-Mex taco night.

Nachos Are a Magical, Kid-Friendly Way to Repurpose Leftovers

Last night's dinner is tonight's topping for crispy, cheesy nachos.

How to Throw a Three-Course Summer Dinner Party

The trick, of course, is to get (almost) everything done ahead of time.

This Bakeware Set Will Change How You Use Your Toaster Oven

If you frequently make dinner for one or two, the toaster oven—and this bakeware—are your best friends.

Weekly Meal Plan: August 13–17

Plus: pineapple-glazed pork chops, Tex-Mex grain bowls, and vermicelli noodles with creamy basil-lime dressing.

The Fall 2018 Cookbooks We're Most Excited About

All the new cookbooks we can't wait to buy, read, and cook from this season.

You Need These 12 Amazon Ingredients in Your Pantry

Check out our list of favorite cooking ingredients that can be found conveniently and inexpensively on Amazon.

Why You Should Grill Your Vegetables Before Pickling Them

You've had pickles with barbecue. But what about a barbecued pickle?

Fruit Deserves a Spot In Your Salad

Your peak summer produce belongs at the dinner table.

There's More to Lemonade Than Country Time

We're bringing the world's most refreshing drink back this summer.

The Best (And Most Economical) AmazonBasics Kitchen Products You Can Buy

These are the top-rated inexpensive and handy kitchen tools you can find from Amazon's in-house product line, AmazonBasics.