Kendra Vaculin
Associate Food Editor
Originally from the San Francisco East Bay, Kendra has worked in food media (Eater, Food52) and test kitchens (Blue Apron) across New York City since 2014, as a writer, recipe developer, and producer. Since starting at Epi and Bon Appetit, she's started a weekly newsletter about what you should make for dinner tonight, written about cooking with weed, and developed recipes for the kinds of food she loves to eat (weeknight dinners, pantry pasta, party snacks). She likes ice cream more than vegetables, but it's much closer than you'd think.
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Coconut Chicken Katsu With Smashed Cucumbers
These crispy cutlets feature a coconut-breadcrumb coating and sriracha mayo. Pair with a bright cuke salad to turn into a meal.
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Oyakodon
This classic Japanese comfort food is a combination of chicken and egg (oyako means “parent and child”) simmered in sweet-savory broth and served over rice.
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars
These bright cheesecake bars feature spring’s favorite flavor duo and a Triscuit cracker crust.
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Green Falafel Smash Burgers
Herby chickpea falafel gets the veggie burger treatment with harissa mayo and pickled onion.
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Shrimp and Pea Pancake
Inspired by Korean pajeon, this shrimp-studded pancake features fresh snap peas as a spring-y addition.
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Easter Salad
With colorful radishes and jammy eggs, this is just as great for a holiday as it is for a casual spring lunch.
Shopping
The Best Blender for Smoothies, Soups, and Homemade Peanut Butter
Because sometimes you need a kitchen appliance with a motor that can move a compact car.
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Sake-Grapefruit Fizz
This light and drinkable cocktail pairs the bittersweet flavor of grapefruit with botanical gin and sparkling sake for a bubbly finish.
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Roasted Tofu Grain Bowls With Miso-Tahini Sauce
This vegetarian bowl is as colorful as it is hearty: brown rice and quinoa, roasted tofu and broccolini, avocado, cabbage slaw, and a turmeric-spiked dressing.
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Cod With Chorizo, Greens, and Chickpeas
In this one-pan dinner, flaky cod is finished in a chorizo-spiked sauce, alongside wilty greens and chickpeas—some tender, some crispy.
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Mar i Muntanya
The original surf-and-turf, this rustic Spanish dish combines tender seafood and beefy meatballs in a thick, savory stew.
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Sheet-Pan Pomegranate Chicken With Walnut Relish
This weeknight-friendly chicken dinner—made with pomegranate molasses and a toasted walnut relish—is inspired by the flavors of Persian fesenjan.
Shopping
The Best Food Processor for All Your Kitchen Prep Tasks
Why spend all that time chopping when a good food processor can do it for you?
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Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Chicken pieces and meaty bits of torn mushrooms beautifully team up in this deeply savory, scallion-studded, easy-to-make stir-fry.
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Spicy Pork and Refried Bean Soup
A can of refried beans disappears into the broth of this simple soup, adding body and luscious texture, while chipotle chiles in adobo add smoky heat.
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Roasted Cauliflower Salad With Feta And Dates
Roasty, bright, sweet, and pickly, this sheet pan salad—a vegetarian main OR ample side dish—checks all the flavor boxes.
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Flourless Chocolate-Orange Cake
Party-ready and delightfully simple, this fudgy cake will become your go-to hosting dessert.
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Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Soup
Transform a box of white cheddar mac and cheese into something new with this cozy, creamy, veg-studded soup recipe.
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Five-Spice Beef Noodle Soup
Inspired by the flavors of Vietnamese pho, this ground beef and rice noodle soup comes together in just 20 minutes.