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Anna Stockwell

Senior Food Editor Emeritus

Anna joined Epicurious in 2015, and since 2018 she has also been a part of the food team for Bon Appétit, developing recipes, writing, and food styling for both brands, as well as Healthyish. She has worked as a recipe tester in the test kitchens of various food publications including Every Day With Rachael Ray and Real Simple, and earned a degree in classic culinary arts from The International Culinary Center in 2013. Prior to that, she spent over three years as a digital editor at SAVEUR. A New Englander at heart, Anna grew up in New Hampshire and earned a Bachelor of Arts with honors in philosophy from Bates College in Maine. She lives in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, where the most important part of her apartment is the dining room, where she keeps a table that comfortably seats ten, and entertains often.

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The Best Nonstick Pans, Tested and Reviewed

Will the people tired of sticky scrambled eggs please raise their hands.
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Gluten-Free Pie Crust

Bake this easy recipe into pies and tarts, or use it as a gluten-free alternative to classic sugar cookies.
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How to Throw a Cocktail Party Like You’ve Been Doing It for Years

Dim the lights, start the music, and most importantly: Don’t forget to hydrate.
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Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

Ever wondered what is in pumpkin pie spice? Spoiler: You’ve probably got all the ingredients in your cupboard.
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Green Beans Amandine

Made with haricots verts, nutty brown butter, and toasted almonds, this French classic is a perennial favorite.
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Grilled Pork Tenderloin and Asparagus With Mustard-Herb Sauce

A sauce of Dijon mustard and fresh parsley brings new life to the classic grilled pork tenderloin. Throw some asparagus on the grill and you have a whole meal.
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Spring Sheet-Pan Salmon Dinner

Roasting a halved lemon on the sheet pan along with artichoke hearts and leeks for this quick salmon dinner softens the pucker of the juice to use in a sauce.
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Peel and Eat Boiled Shrimp

Boiling shrimp with the shells on keeps them more tender, juicy, and flavorful.
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How to Make Stuffing Without a Recipe

With this simple ratio and a few easy techniques, you can develop a signature stuffing that hits all your favorite flavors.
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15-Minute Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta

Juicy and sweet cherry tomatoes burst open in warm olive oil, creating a luxuriously silky sauce that comes together in minutes.
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Summer Corn, Tomato, and Salmon Salad

Poach salmon in the same thyme-and-garlic-infused water that the corn is boiled in for this refreshing, time-saving salad dinner.
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The 5 Best Substitutes for Buttermilk

Recipe calls for buttermilk and you don't have any? No need to get sour—here are a few good ways to get around it.
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Why Your Slow Cooker Is the Key to a Stress-Free Dinner Party

Marinate this pork roast a day or two in advance, throw the whole thing in your trusty slow cooker, and dinner is a hands-off affair.
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Slow-Cooker Pork Roast

This easy pork roast is a hands-off dinner party main thanks to your slow cooker.
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Pickled Peppercorn Vinaigrette

Drizzle this pickled peppercorn vinaigrette over slow-cooked meats or roasted vegetables to brighten things up.
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Butternut Squash, Coconut, and Ginger Muffins

Like the best possible Morning Glory muffins but with grated butternut squash instead of carrot.
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Best Knife Blocks, Docks, and Magnetic Strips to Store Knives

It's not just what storage you choose (magnet, drawer, block)—it's how you use it that keeps them sharp.
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How to Make French Toast in 6 Easy Steps

Making this brunch staple is simple, we promise. You don’t even need a recipe—just this guide.
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How to Cut a Pineapple: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Follow this straightforward tutorial to make perfect pineapple chunks and rings.
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Tamale Pie With Fresh Tomato and Corn

Juicy ripe tomatoes and sweet summer corn perk up this fresh take on the old-school Southwestern casserole. Bonus: it just happens to be gluten-free.
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