Anya Hoffman
Deputy Editor Emeritus
Anya Hoffman was an editor at Epicurious from 2016 to 2019. Her work has been published by Lucky Peach, Bon Appétit, Travel + Leisure, Marie Claire, Fast Company, New York, and Edible Queens, among others. Anya edited James Beard’s All-American Eats (Rizzoli, 2016), which won a 2017 IACP award, and she has an M.A. in Food Studies from New York University. Her two daughters will usually, but not always, eat what she makes for dinner.
Expert Advice
Garlic Presses Are the Worst
They don't save time and will ruin your food, says one Epicurious editor.
Recipes & Menus
Weekly Meal Plan: February 26–March 2
Slow-baked salmon, gingery chicken meatballs, and crazy-fast homemade ramen.
Expert Advice
Sunday Stash: 8 Ways to Use the World's Easiest Tomato Sauce
For this month's Sunday Stash, we're making a big batch of my super-simple tomato sauce, freezing it in small quantities, and using it to make meals all month long.
Recipes & Menus
Sunday Stash Marinara Sauce
This simple, flavorful tomato sauce is a weeknight savior. Make a big batch and stash it in the freezer. Add to pastas, braises, soups, and stews in the weeks to come.
Expert Advice
5 Food and Kitchen Gifts for Parents Who Cook Dinner Every Night
It's all about keeping things easy, organized, and whine-free.
Recipes & Menus
Weekly Meal Plan: Super-Simple Thanksgiving Week Dinners
5 easy, efficient dinners that will keep everyone well fed during this busy pre-holiday week.
Expert Advice
My 8 Favorite Bento Box Accessories
Even the most basic packed lunch looks instantly cuter when you use these adorable tools.
Recipes & Menus
Weekly Meal Plan: 5 Fast, Family-Friendly Dinners
From a veggie-packed noodle bowl to grilled cheese tacos, these kid-approved recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less.
Expert Advice
The 7 Best Cheese Boards for Secretly Effortless Entertaining
From an incredible agate statement piece to a wood-and-marble number shaped like a cat, these cheese boards complete us.
Expert Advice
This is What Happens When Kids Choose the Meal Plan for the Week
No, you won't be stuck eating chicken fingers and hot dogs all week. But you will probably eat a lot of noodles.
Expert Advice
How to Freeze Baby Food Without Going Crazy
When you have a new baby, your freezer is a vital tool. But it can also feel like a warped reflection of your success (or failings) as a parent.
Recipes & Menus
How to Turn a Big Batch of Pesto Sauce Into 14 Different Dinners
For this month's Sunday Stash, we're making a huge batch of our favorite pesto sauce, freezing it in small quantities, and using it to make super-easy meals all month long.
Ingredients
Meet the Whipped Cream That Lasts for Six Months
Just stick it in your pantry, and it's ready whenever you need it.
Expert Advice
Review: OXO Good Grips Chef’s Mandoline Slicer 2.0
It's the first mandoline this home cook has actually been excited to use.
Expert Advice
How to Turn Slow Cooker Chicken Into 12 Easy Dinners
With this dish in your freezer, tacos, grain bowls, pasta bakes, and more are all less than 10 minutes away.
Recipes & Menus
This Week's Meal Plan
On the menu: crispy chicken thighs, lemon-roasted salmon, and a sweep-the-fridge frittata that just might change your life.