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Chris Morocco

Food Director

Chris Morocco is the food director of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, overseeing the Test Kitchen team and the recipes they develop. With a career that spans nearly 20 years in publishing, Chris has worked for brands such as Vogue, Real Simple, Food & Wine, and most notably BA, where he has held many positions since 2010. A graduate of the French Culinary Institute, Chris seeks to translate the skills and wisdom of professional chefs for home cooks and anyone who is just looking for a great recipe. You will often find him dreaming of his next cup of coffee or recreating dishes in his YouTube series Reverse Engineering. He lives in Philadelphia with his family.

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Whiskey Sour

Bright lemon juice, warming bourbon, and simple syrup combine for this easy, refreshing classic.
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Basic Bulgogi

This easy bulgogi recipe with its sweet-salty marinade works well with beef, pork, or chicken—and delivers dinner in under an hour.
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Siesta

Revive yourself for the night ahead with this vivid tequila, grapefruit, and Campari cocktail.
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Chicken Piccata

Convinced you don’t like skinless, boneless chicken breasts? This easy recipe for chicken piccata with its garlicky lemon-butter sauce will convert you.
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BA’s Best Lasagna

Layers of ragù and béchamel are all that’s right in this world.
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Classic Caesar Salad

A great Caesar salad recipe like this one gets its swagger from cold and crisp greens, a creamy and briny dressing, and freshly made croutons.
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Tuesday Night Meatballs

We stripped these Italian-style meatballs down to the most essential elements for weeknight realness.
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French 75

The French 75 is that rare creature of a cocktail: elegant enough to make it feel as if you’re in Paris on New Year’s Eve but supremely simple to assemble.
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Store-Bought Fried Onions Are Better Than Homemade

Food director Chris Morocco swears by this supermarket staple.
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Cornbread Dressing With Sausage and Corn Nuts

Corn nut “magic dust” delivers a big pop of corn flavor in this savory Thanksgiving side.
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BA’s Best Green Bean Casserole

Chris Morocco’s take on the Thanksgiving classic is anchored by umami-rich browned criminis, a béchamel with nutty Parmesan, and extra crispy shallots (of course).
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Cosmopolitan

We will avoid all Sex and the City references here, but the fact remains: This cocktail is classic for a reason.
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Banana Cream Pie

A showstopping peanut-studded banana cream pie with sky-high whipped cream.
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Slow Roast Beef

Reverse-searing results in a perfectly cooked roast beef with a mouthwatering crust.
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Lemon Meringue Pie

A sky-high pie with sharp lemon filling, sweet-and-salty meringue, and a shatteringly crisp crust.
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BA’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

What makes this the best chocolate chip cookie recipe? Crispy edges, chewy centers, and classic cookie flavor with every batch.
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Gochujang-Glazed Fried Chicken Sandwich

Meet Chris Morocco’s ideal chicken sandwich—with dill mayo, sweet pickles, shredded lettuce, and a squishy bun.
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Yeasted Waffles

Airy with an outer shell that is crunchy like toast and perfumed like sweet eggy heaven—this is a waffle worth waiting for. 
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Grilled Pork Chops With Soy Glaze

In this episode of Weeknight Grilling, we’re making thin-cut pork chops that come together f-a-s-t.
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Grilled Chicken Thighs With Sweet-and-Spicy Marinade

This Vietnamese-inspired marinade, packed with fish sauce, brown sugar, and chiles, hits all the notes.
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