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Jesse Szewczyk

Senior Test Kitchen Editor

Jesse Szewczyk is a food editor based in New York. He holds a degree from The Culinary Institute of America and has been a staff editor at The Kitchn and BuzzFeed Food prior to joining Epicurious as Food Editor. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Food Network, TODAY, Food52, The Washington Post, King Arthur Baking, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Allrecipes, Simply Recipes, Bake from Scratch, and several other publications. He was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 of Food & Drink and is the author of Tasty Pride (Clarkson Potter, 2020), a collection of 75 recipes and stories from the queer food community that raised $50,000 for GLAAD, as well as Cookies: The New Classics (Clarkson Potter, 2021), which was named one of the best cookbooks of 2021 by The New York Times and The New Yorker.

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Apple-Cranberry Tarte Tatin

This classic apple tarte Tatin gets its tart-sweet flavor and crimson hue from a handful of fresh or frozen cranberries.
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Cranberry-Maple Mule

This big-batch cocktail made with ginger beer, cranberry juice, fresh lime, and a spiced maple simple syrup makes the perfect low-alcohol holiday drink.
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Miso-Glazed Carrots With Scallion Gremolata

Salty-sweet miso glazed carrots topped with a savory scallion gremolata makes the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.
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Bourbon-Date Pecan Pie

Pecan pie gets a modern makeover with chopped dates, bourbon, and plenty of salt.
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Pasta With Beets, Sausage, and Fried Sage

Golden beets, hot Italian sausage, and sage come together to make a quick and comforting pasta that’s far greater than the sum of its parts.

One-Pot French Onion Pasta

Tons of caramelized onions, so much gooey cheese, and very few dirty dishes.

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

It's like eating a pumpkin-spiced cloud.
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Mushroom and Shallot Salisbury Steak

Our best Salisbury steak recipe takes the nostalgic dish up a notch thanks to caramelized shallots, mushroom gravy, zippy mustard powder, and lots of parsley.

One-Pan Salmon With Burst Tomatoes

Throw everything in the skillet, bring it to a simmer, and dinner is done.

Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs

A holiday on a sheet pan—with green beans, potatoes, and cranberry sauce.
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From-Scratch Pasta Sauce Is Good for More Than Just Pasta

Put it toward noodles, yes, but also chicken cutlets, roast veggies, and more.
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Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

A go-to recipe for more than just pasta. Put it toward chicken, meatballs, and more.
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A Spectacular 2-Ingredient Pasta Sauce, Thanks to Your Blender

It’s creamy, convenient, and ready in a flash.
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3-Ingredient Parm Pasta

A restaurant-quality sauce that comes together in minutes.
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Cocoa-Blackened Chicken Thighs With Stone Fruit

Dusted in a blend of cocoa powder and Old Bay and cooked until blackened and charred, these quick chicken thighs make an ideal weeknight dinner.
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Quick-and-Spicy Cocoa Shrimp

Tossing shrimp into a quick and spicy pan sauce made with cocoa powder and lime juice makes for a flavorful weeknight dinner that comes together in no time.
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Sesame-Soy Butter

The secret ingredient is a baking staple you probably already have.
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Black Bean Picadillo Skillet

Add a heap of tortilla chips and this vegetarian dinner is done.
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These Polenta Croutons Will Elevate Any Salad

Start with a store-bought tube and you’re most of the way to dinner.
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Caprese With Crispy Polenta Croutons

Summer suppers don't get breezier or better than this.
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