Joe Sevier
Senior SEO Editor, Cooking
Following stints at StarChefs and Saveur, Joe joined Epicurious in 2016 where he’s written about how to make the very best biscuits, the singularity of third-culture cooking, and the ultimate cream cheese frosting. Currently, he works across both BA and Epi as the senior SEO editor for cooking stories, which just means he tries to make our recipes and essays on technique easier to find whenever you’re ready to cook something. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute (now the International Culinary Center), Joe has worked as a professional chef—and sometimes bartender—in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Alabama, and Tennessee (where he grew up), including as a collaborator in the short-lived Eat Your Heart Out Supper Club pop-up, which paired a multi-course dinner with a rotating cast of storytellers and comedians.
Happy Small-idays: 45 Holiday Meals for Smaller Celebrations
Fewer folks around the table than the average holiday dinner? Skip the whole ham or turkey and opt for one of these smaller celebratory dinners instead.
An Extra-Thick Apple and Cheddar Dutch Baby Is Peak Fall
Make this easy, fruit-studded, cheese-topped meal for breakfast, dinner, or any time you like, as long as apple season is in effect.
The End of Summer Has Me Seeing Red
Cool down any drink with red-hot…er, red-cold ice cubes made from tart, tangy hibiscus tea.
With the Right Menu, You Can Throw a Dinner Party on a Weeknight
When you want to gather on a weeknight, you could absolutely order in. Or, you could make a fancy-ish dinner that’s even easier than figuring out what kind of pizza everyone is into.
Prevent Measurement Mishaps With This Simple Salt Conversion Chart
With so many salt brands available, how do you choose? Consult our breakdown of 9 types of salt and a handy guide to swapping one kind for another.
Cut Down on Your Coffee Grinder Mess With Just a Drop of Water
Tired of vacuuming every time you make a pot of coffee? With this method for grinding beans, those wispy bits strewn all over your counter are a thing of the past.
Pickle Your Lettuce for Better Sandwiches
A crisp lettuce leaf is worth more than an afterthought draped over a mountain of other sandwich fillings—especially when you pickle it first.
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33 Blackberry Recipes for Summer's Best Desserts, Drinks, and More
These luscious tarts, cobblers, and cocktails are worth any thorns you might encounter in the blackberry patch.
This Dairy-Free Frosting Is Made Entirely in the Blender
Peanut butter and coconut combine for a fluffy frosting that’s totally plant-based and full of potential.
High-Altitude Baking: What You Need to Know
Get the lowdown on baking at high-elevation with tips from three of the of the world's best mountain-top bakers.
Double-Stack Mushroom and Chicken Cheeseburgers
These chicken burgers are grilled and finished with gooey Muenster, stacked, and topped with shredded lettuce, sweet pickles, and curry mustard.
From Now On, My Pancakes Will Be Masa Pancakes
Earthy sweet, crisp-edged, and with an almost custardy center, chef Alan Delgado’s signature pancakes are familiar, but also something else entirely.
Where to Buy Fresh Masa (and Masa Harina) in the U.S.
Some of the tortillerias, grocery stores, and restaurants that sell fresh masa across the country.
The Best Turkey and Chicken Hot Dogs You Can Buy at the Store or Online
Did your favorite smoke the competition?
Instant Potatoes Make Really Great Gnocchi (And Other Truths)
Potato flakes get a bad rap, but once you take them beyond the usual mash, you may find that you want to secure a little dedicated pantry space for them.
Say Hello to the Greenest Veggie Burger
Cookbook author Shahir Massoud flips the script on Egyptian falafel, turning the bright green discs into delicious burger patties topped with tahini mayo, turnip pickles, and more.
This DIY Onion Dip Mix Goes Places Lipton Could Never
Got a full stock of dried alliums? Good. Then there’s no reason to run to the store next time a dip craving hits.
How to Make the Best English Muffins You’ve Ever Had
From easy to extra, here are three ways to make English muffins at home, including a quick bread, classic yeasted, and sourdough versions.