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Chris Morocco

Food Director

Chris Morocco began his publishing career producing photo shoots at the celebrated fashion capital Vogue while harboring secret ambitions to work in the Gourmet Test Kitchen. After graduating from the French Culinary Institute, Chris made his way to Bon Appétit, where he started as a kitchen assistant. From there, he moved on to stints at Real Simple and Food & Wine before returning to Condé Nast, where he now oversees the recipe production for Epicurious and Bon Appétit. Chris is constantly dreaming of food content and contemplating the next big food fashion. Known for his technical demeanor, he believes you should first take a big whiff of anything you plan to eat, and that coffee and long walks can solve most problems. You can watch him in action in his YouTube series for BA. Chris currently lives in Philadelphia with his family—if you see him out and about, please say “hi.”

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Black Bean Bolognese

Rich and funky black bean garlic sauce, a pantry favorite in Chinese cuisine, provides depth and flavor to this weeknight riff on ragù Bolognese.

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Harissa Scampi

Harissa adds a layer of nuance to this twist on Italian American favorite, shrimp scampi, offering added body and warmth from spices such as caraway and cumin.

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Buldak Chicken Parm

Skip the crushed red pepper flakes and reach for gochujang, which adds funk and spice in the marinara sauce for this reimagined twist on chicken Parm.

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Green Chile Puttanesca Pork Chops

The heat of pickled chiles brings a welcome zing that integrates well with the salty elements of puttanesca and acts like a counterweight to rich pork chops.

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Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry

Juicy ground chicken and charred cabbage are the stars of this family-friendly meal.

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This 3-Minute Chocolate Frosting Saved My Birthdays

No muss, no fuss; lots of tangy whipped cream cheese and butter.

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3-Minute Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

Consider every birthday cake, brownie, and cupcake covered (in this frosting, that is).

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Paneer and Green Bean Stir-Fry

Paneer is a creamy-firm cheese that stands in for meat in this vegetarian stir-fry featuring blistered green beans fragrant with curry powder and soy sauce.

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Cabbage and Burrata Salad With Spicy Tahini

This dinner salad combines decadent burrata cheese with a spicy tahini dressing that clings to every crinkly leaf of Napa cabbage.

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Halloumi No-Meat Balls

Shredded Halloumi cheese stars in these meatless meatballs, a worthy vegetarian substitution that adds savory richness of its own.

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Siesta

Revive yourself for the night ahead with this vivid tequila, grapefruit, and Campari cocktail.

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Gochujang-Glazed Fried Chicken Sandwich

Meet Chris Morocco’s ideal chicken sandwich—with dill mayo, sweet pickles, shredded lettuce, and a squishy bun.

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Gold Rush

You only need bourbon, fresh lemon juice, and honey to shake up the Gold Rush cocktail.

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Triple-Chocolate Brownies

Meet Chris Morocco’s ideal brownie: fudgy, rich, and plenty chocolaty.

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Perfect Poached Eggs

Poach eggs before you head to bed and you’ll have a quick breakfast on hand in the morning.

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Basic Bulgogi

This easy bulgogi recipe with its hot-sweet-salty marinade works well with beef, pork, or chicken—and delivers dinner in under an hour.

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Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

These creamy, glossy mashed potatoes can be made up to two days before the big night without losing their velvety texture.

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Last-Minute Gravy

This gravy takes full advantage of all the flavorful pan drippings left after roasting a turkey or any other large roast.

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Maple-Butter-Glazed Turkey

Breaking down a turkey into parts before roasting creates the most golden, deliciously seasoned bird possible.

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BA’s Best Green Bean Casserole

Chris Morocco’s take on the Thanksgiving classic is anchored by umami-rich browned criminis, a béchamel with nutty Parmesan, and extra crispy shallots (of course).