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.
7 Pro Tips for the Best Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board
Rule number one: Assemble, don’t cook.
Whiskey Sour
Bright lemon juice, warming bourbon, and simple syrup combine for this easy, refreshing classic.
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.
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.
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.
Tuesday Night Meatballs
We stripped these Italian-style meatballs down to the most essential elements for weeknight realness.
Store-Bought Fried Onions Are Better Than Homemade
Food director Chris Morocco swears by this supermarket staple.
Cornbread Dressing With Sausage and Corn Nuts
Corn nut “magic dust†delivers a big pop of corn flavor in this savory Thanksgiving side.
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).
Cosmopolitan
We will avoid all Sex and the City references here, but the fact remains: This cocktail is classic for a reason.
Slow Roast Beef
Reverse-searing results in a perfectly cooked roast beef with a mouthwatering crust.
Lemon Meringue Pie
A sky-high pie with sharp lemon filling, sweet-and-salty meringue, and a shatteringly crisp crust.
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.
Gochujang-Glazed Fried Chicken Sandwich
Meet Chris Morocco’s ideal chicken sandwich—with dill mayo, sweet pickles, shredded lettuce, and a squishy bun.
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.Â
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.