Rebecca Firkser

New York

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Writer, recipe developer. Bylines @bonappetit @food52 @taste_cooking @strategist + more. The “k” comes before the “s” in my last name.

Featured in: Favicon

medium.com Favicon

msn.com

buzzfeed.com Favicon

sfgate.com Favicon

yahoo.com (+2) Favicon

popsugar.com + 98 more

Articles

29 Vegetarian Recipes to Cook This Summer

4 days ago | bonappetit.com | Rebecca Firkser

Gone are the days when summer’s best vegetarian recipes consisted of just Caprese salad and grilled vegetable skewers. This list is packed with hearty, flavorful dinner recipes, plus tons that are welcome any time of day. Grill masters, don’t worry: nobody said you can’t get that charcoal kettle going—plenty of meatless ingredients welcome a bit of char.
29 Vegetarian Recipes to Cook This Summer

4 days ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Rebecca Firkser

1 / 29Curried Tomato SandwichThis summer, vegetarian recipes take the main stage, and there’s no better way to start than with a tomato sandwich. Consider this a sign to make sure you have a good tomato-slicing knife. See recipe. Photograph by Isa ZapataLike a curried tomato sandwich, cheesy corn fritters, and cold noodles with chili crisp. Originally Appeared on Bon AppétitThe Kitchn CAThe 2-Ingredient Dressing That Makes My Brother's Salad Taste AmazingYou'll want to eat it every day.
29 Vegetarian Recipes to Cook This Summer

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Firkser

See recipe. This summer, vegetarian recipes take the main stage, and there’s no better way to start than with a tomato sandwich. Consider this a sign to make sure you have a good tomato-slicing knifeThese crispy, lacy fritters are a perfect side dish or appetizer for any summer table. And not for nothing, you could also use them as the base for an eggs Benedict -type situation. See recipe.
23 Air Fryer Recipes We Love

2 months ago | epicurious.com | Rebecca Firkser

Perhaps you’ve found your way to these air fryer recipes as a neophyte: Eager to learn about your new device but not sure where to start. So before we trudge ahead into our best air fryer recipes, let us take one step back. An air fryer is essentially a countertop convection oven. Its fan furiously circulates hot air, quickly crisping veggies, chicken wings, frozen food—whatever you want to put in it, really.
23 Air Fryer Recipes We Love

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Firkser

This healthy air fryer recipe travels well. Make a double batch for dinner and pack what’s left for a not-sad desk lunch tomorrow. See recipe. Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Drew AicheleSalmon in the air fryer? Coated in a tamarind glaze and store-bought fried shallots, this restaurant-worthy dinner comes together in less than 40 minutes. See recipe.
My KitchenAid Mixer Took a Tumble, So I Mailed It in for Repairs. Here’s How It Went.

Jan 9, 2025 | nytimes.com | Rebecca Firkser

My stand-mixer woes started with kneading dinner rolls. The dough hook on my KitchenAid stand mixer was rotating furiously around a stiff mixture of flour, yeast, and milk. I stepped away from the machine for barely a minute, to grab the butter that would be kneaded into the dough. Unfortunately, the energetically swiveling mixer and my not-so-study kitchen island were the perfect setup to vibrate the machine straight off of the work surface—and onto the tile floor.
The 5 Best Personal Blenders, Based On Rigorous Testing

Oct 22, 2024 | forbes.com | Rebecca Firkser

Don’t let their small size fool you—the best personal blenders are kitchen workhorses. Though not quite as powerful or versatile as full-size models, these countertop devices can whip up fruit smoothies, creamy pesto and emulsified sauces in a matter of seconds. After testing nine top-rated models over the course of a month, I’m confident the Nutribullet Pro 900 is the best model for most home cooks, thanks to its ease of use, powerful motor and reasonable price.
The 8 Very Best Citrus Juicers

Sep 16, 2024 | nymag.com | Maria Yagoda |Rebecca Firkser

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers In this article Best overall Best compact manual press Best manual stand press Best electric stand press Best ergonomic Best for bartenders Best glass dish press Best juicer attachment Early in my cooking career, I made the difficult decision to stop lying to myself and admit that juicing citrus with my hands was not working out.
The Best Rolling Pins, According to Bakers and Pastry Chefs

Jun 20, 2024 | nymag.com | Rebecca Firkser

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Whether you dabble in summer pie baking or head up your family’s holiday cookie swap, having a good rolling pin will completely change your baking game. But head to a kitchen-supplies store and the possibilities seem limitless. You’ll see pins of varying lengths, thicknesses, and weights made of wood, marble, metal, or plastic. Some may be tapered, others straight, some with handles and some without.
Crumb Cake Is Better When It’s Mostly Crumb

Jun 13, 2024 | epicurious.com | Rebecca Firkser

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. A good crumb cake—like the ones I grew up with in New Jersey—is top heavy. The simple vanilla cake supports a thick second story of tender, cinnamon-laced, brown sugar streusel and a snowcap of powdered sugar.