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Shilpa Uskokovic

Senior Test Kitchen Editor

A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Shilpa worked as a line and pastry cook in some big-name, Michelin-starred restaurants in NYC, including Jean-Georges, Marea, and The NoMad, before crossing over to the world of food media. At Bon Appétit, she translates her restaurant experience into reliable recipes running the gamut from pasta to pudding to pizza. Besides her work in print, Shilpa writes regular columns, including Baking Hows, Whys, and WTFs, wherein she answers all your burning baking questions, What a Steal, where she details how cooking on a budget doesn't have to be boring, and, along with test kitchen colleague Jesse Szewczyk, the BA Bake Club. For Epicurious, Shilpa reviews featured archive recipes to ensure they work in modern kitchens and with modern ingredients. She lives in NYC and loves cake and grocery shopping.

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Spicy Sausage Ragù With Scissor-Cut Noodles

A quick sausage ragù with sweet-spicy gochujang and lots of butter. Excellent with handmade or store-bought noodles.

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Charred Cabbage With Kimchi Dressing

With sweet and tender charred cabbage, crispy-soft roasted white beans, tart kimchi, and creamy tahini, this vegan dish satisfies every craving.

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Sticky-Spicy Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Blistered and roasted sweet potatoes are at their best glazed in a sticky-spicy sauce featuring maple syrup, chili paste, vinegar, soy sauce, and miso.

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Papas con Rajas

Potatoes and poblano chiles shine in this recipe for papas con rajas. Soaked with crema, the combo is a great side dish or vegetarian-friendly taco stuffing.

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Tofu and Green Pea Curry

A heavily spiced sauce and pops of green peas makes bland tofu a distant memory. Easy to veganize (just skip the butter), this curry is an excellent make-ahead meal.

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Brown-Sugar-Braised Pineapple

A little sugar and heat can turn even sad pineapples into juicy gems. A low-effort dessert for all your gluten-free needs.

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Sesame Feta With Broccolini

Go ahead, have a whole slab of cheese for dinner. Coated in za’atar and sesame seeds and seared in hot oil, blocks of feta go crunchy on top and soft within.

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Cacio e Pepe Focaccia

A recipe that marries the best of a plush focaccia with the cheesy flavors of a pasta favorite.

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Almost Alfredo Broccoli and Chickpeas

Canned chickpeas and frozen broccoli keep this one-skillet dinner fast and thrifty, while cream cheese delivers on the creamy Alfredo front.

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Cheesy Green Pea Fritters

Cottage cheese (yes, really) gives these pan-fried goodies moisture and richness.

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PB&J Dome Cake

Calling all project bakers: Here’s a recipe for building a beautiful dome cake, just like the ones you’ve seen all over the internet.

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Carrot Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Whip

Inspired by Brazilian bolo de cenoura, this carrot cake skips the tedious step of grating carrots and blends them right into the batter instead.

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Simple Spinach Khichdi

This creamy, comforting khichdi is ready for any lentil in your pantry. Frozen spinach and fresh herbs keep it bright and perky.

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Soy-Braised Black Lentils

These soy-garlic-braised black lentils are a sweet, salty delight and excellent served warm or cold along with rice.

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Victoria Sponge Cake

Indulge your “Great British Baking Show” yearnings with this jam-filled, cream-slathered classic best enjoyed with a cup of tea.

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Confetti Cake With Chocolate Frosting

If there’s only one cake you ever learn to make, let it be this: a classic with soft, colorful vanilla cake layers and a rich chocolate-sour cream frosting.

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Tahini Hot Fudge Skillet Cake

Cleverly designed to be gluten-, dairy-, and mixer-free, this brownie-like dessert is a great choice for anyone, anytime.

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Super-Citrusy Carne Asada

Your next batch of tacos, burritos, or nachos starts with this back-pocket carne asada recipe, supercharged with smoky chile and puckery fresh lime juice.

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Pav Bhaji With So Much Butter

This iconic Mumbai dish is joyously messy, vibrantly spiced, all too easy—and did we mention remarkably cheap?

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Warm Seven-Layer Skillet Dip

This warm, melty, cheesy version of classic seven-layer dip marries the best of refried beans and queso for game day and beyond.