Rebecca Firkser
Test Kitchen Editor
Rebecca’s work has appeared in TASTE, Eater, Food52, The Kitchn, Serious Eats, The Strategist, and NYT Cooking, among others. Previously, she was a staff editor at a handful of media publications, as well as a freelance recipe tester, culinary producer, and stylist. Before joining Bon Appétit and Epicurious, she was mostly working on cookbooks, among them her own, Galette! (Artisan, 2025). Rebecca aspires to make budget-friendly cooking exciting to everyone, and hopes you'll learn to love beans as much as she does. Raised in Northern New Jersey, she’ll never say no to a slice of crumb cake. The “k” comes before the “s” in her last name. rebeccafirkser.com
Recipes
Toasted Orzo Chicken Soup
An infinitely comforting chicken noodle soup that comes together in an under an hour.
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As a Food Editor, ‘Food Is Fuel’ Never Resonated. Here’s What Changed My Mind
After years of running on empty, I finally found a new perspective.
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Cider-Braised Sausage and Lentils
This skillet dinner is a delightful way to use up a jug of cider.
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19 Healthy Ground Beef Recipes You’ll Come Back To
Like a loaded baked potato, cottage cheese meatballs, and kefta-inspired stuffed peppers.
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White Potatoes Are Not Empty Calories. They’re Actually Great for You
This misunderstood spud can turn into all sorts of healthy—and filling—dinners.
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This Subscription Will Make You a Bean Person (And You Want to Be a Bean Person)
Rare beans that bring your veg cooking to a new level.
Recipes
Magical Midnight Margarita
Serve it frozen or on the rocks—either way, this coconut-and-blackberry margarita is better than witches’ brew
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How I Make Protein Pancakes Without Protein Powder
It’s a nourishing breakfast that keeps me full until lunch.
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26 High-Protein Breakfasts for Any Day of the Week
Homemade chicken sausage, cottage cheese berry smoothies, and more healthy meals.
Recipes
Cheesy Apple Omelet
Fontina and fried shallots make this diner-style omelet perfectly acceptable dinner fare.
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What Do Pro Chefs Cook at Home?
Korean street toast sandwiches, banana crepes, and more off-the-clock recipes.
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An Easier Way to Scramble Eggs
“Frambled” eggs are simpler than scrambled and faster than fried. Sign us up.
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This $6 Tool Makes Peeling Garlic Extremely Easy
Plus, no more garlic-scented fingers for days.