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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.”

The Burger Deluxe

Get a jump on party prep by making the patties ahead of time; they can be chilled for up to 8 hours.

Creamy Summer Slaw

Raw broccoli is made for slaw. It's sweet and crunchy—and can be dressed hours in advance.

Serrano Mayo

A spicy, tangy option for anyone who loves to put mayo on burgers.

Ice Cream Sandwiches

This recipe calls for baking one giant cookie, a way to ensure even, consistent ice cream sandwiches.

Kimchi Spread

Fiery kimchi gets a little sweetness from gochujang pepper paste.

Squash and Tomato Gratin

"A crunchy, cheesy topping gives squash big flavor and texture." —Chris Morocco, associate food editor

Fresh Pickle Relish

Fresher and more vibrant than the jarred stuff, this easy-to-make relish is good on hot dogs, burgers, and grilled sausages.

Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

How do you make grilled corn taste even better? Douse it in flavorful herb butter.

Brussels Sprouts and Steak Stir-Fry

The trick to a successful stir-fry? Prep everything before you cook.

Nachos With All the Fixings

For the ultimate nachos, layer tortilla chips with beer-braised carnitas, black beans, and shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack. Bake until the cheese is melty, then serve it with all your favorite toppings.