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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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Cashew Chicken and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Savory cashew chicken meets tender asparagus in this lightning-fast dinner.

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Chicharron Chicken Cutlets

Pork rind-crusted chicken is outrageous—outrageously good. Popular with children and adults alike, it’s a protein-packed gift that’s good for any occasion.

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Fluffy Omelet Curry

Perfectly cooked eggs dive into a creamy, spiced, tomato-tinged sauce.

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Roti (Easy Indian Flatbread)

The simplest flatbread you can make.

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Crispy Chicken Quesadillas

Spiced chicken, charred peppers, and gooey cheese—these never-soggy quesadillas are a favorite for a reason.

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Pistachio Bundt Cake

Predestined to be the star of your next weekend hang or holiday brunch.

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Air-Fryer Chicken Tikka

Lacking an actual tandoor, the air fryer might be the best way to make chicken tikka. Juicy, charred, and well-spiced, it’s your new weeknight MVP.

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Sheet-Pan Pierogies and Beets

A flavorful one-pan meal featuring baked pierogies, roasted beets, and a poppy seed dressing. Frozen pierogies and pre-cooked beets make this extra easy.

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Tiramisu Basque Cheesecake

Two of our all-time favorite desserts, now in one new classic.

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Now-and-Later Roast Chickens

An easy technique that results in juicy, tender roast chicken. Cooking two chickens at once is the secret to easy meals throughout the week.

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Greenest Mint and Ginger Pesto

An electrifying pesto that stays bright green for days on end. With the addition of ginger, and jalapeño, it’s a versatile condiment to have on hand.

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Winter Greens With Anchovy Breadcrumbs

A mix of leafy greens turns extremely tender with the simplest treatment. Topped with crispy breadcrumbs, this is proof that boiled vegetables aren’t boring.

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Chickpeas With 40 Garlic Cloves

Braising canned chickpeas in chicken stock and olive oil makes them unbelievably tender and buttery. This is worth the effort of peeling 40 cloves of garlic.

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Green Curry Lentils and Pasta

This rich lentil soup is loaded with flavor and texture: coconut milk for creaminess and curry paste for punch, plus tons of spinach and a bit of tiny pasta.

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Cornbread Breakfast Casserole

Protein-heavy, easy to portion, and ideal for making ahead, this breakfast casserole made with boxed corn muffin mix will see you through busy mornings.

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Kale and Cheddar Gözleme

The tastiest way to eat a pound of kale.

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Incredibly Good Cheese Pizza

You don’t need a pizza oven (or even a baking stone) for our test kitchen’s ultimate recipe.

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Parsnips With Spiced Peanuts and Garlic Yogurt

A simple stovetop method brings out the best in this earthy root veg.

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Black Pepper Panisses With Cheddar

A crisp, gluten-free snack that pairs well especially well with drinks, these cheesy panisse have the perfect custardy texture and buttery flavor.

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Dark Chocolate–Orange Gingerbread Cake

A festive, elegant gingerbread cake infused with orange and warm spices, and capped with a glossy dark chocolate ganache.