Chris Morocco
Food Director
Chris Morocco is the food director of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, overseeing the Test Kitchen team and the recipes they develop. With a career that spans nearly 20 years in publishing, Chris has worked for brands such as Vogue, Real Simple, Food & Wine, and most notably BA, where he has held many positions since 2010. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, Chris seeks to translate the skills and wisdom of professional chefs for home cooks and anyone who is just looking for a great recipe. You will often find him dreaming of his next cup of coffee or recreating dishes in his YouTube series Reverse Engineering. He lives in Philadelphia with his family.
Recipes
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Make this creamy mash days ahead without sacrificing its velvety texture or buttery flavor.
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The Best Apples for Baking
Our eight go-to varieties, plus how to pick an apple for baking in the first place.
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Caroline Chambers on Why Cooking Can Feel Like ‘An Absolute Hellscape’
We talked to the author about her new book, making dinner for four kids, and her favorite thing to do with a rotisserie chicken.
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BA’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crisp, rippled edges, chewy centers, and puddles of melted chocolate.
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Bulgogi
Sweet, savory, and charred at the edges, this easy bulgogi comes together in under an hour.
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French 75
Crisp, citrusy, and bubbly, this classic gin-and-Champagne cocktail is elegant enough for a party and easy enough to make in 5 minutes.
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How I Cut the Cost of Making Lasagna in Half
A few smart swaps and some kitchen ingenuity shaved my grocery bill by more than 50%.
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Classic Cosmopolitan
Tart, citrusy, and just sweet enough, this electric pink drink is a classic for a reason.
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How We Develop Recipes in the Test Kitchen
Every recipe is tested, tasted, tweaked, and tested again by a team of pros.
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Whiskey Sour
Bright lemon juice, warming bourbon, and simple syrup combine for this easy, refreshing classic.
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Chris Morocco’s Favorite Bon Appétit Recipes Right Now
10 dishes to save (and cook!) before summer wraps.
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This Underrated Steak Cut Is Perfect for a Solo Meal
My favorite meal is the one I never cook for anyone else.
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Steak With Dashi Greens for One
Dashi gives a phenomenal boost to all kinds of dishes that crave umami.
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The Store-Bought Enchilada Sauce I Always Put in My Cart
It’s my go-to for tacos, chicken cacciatore, shrimp and grits, and more.
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Paloma
On a blazing summer day, nothing hits quite like this bubbly, tangy-sweet, and lightly salty tequila cocktail.
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Classic Caesar Salad
A great Caesar salad gets its swagger from crisp, cold greens, creamy dressing, and freshly made croutons.
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Stone Fruit and Salami Panzanella
Pickled chile vinaigrette, salami, and torn crispy bread help turn a bowl’s worth of stone fruit into a lightning fast summery dinner.
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We’re Going to Stop Trying to Make ‘Allium’ Happen
You’ll find a lot of alliums, but not the word “allium,” in our new spring recipes.
