About Me

Grace Elkus was the Deputy Food Director at Kitchn, where she wrote a monthly vegetarian recipe column called Tonight We Veg. She received her culinary arts diploma from The Natural Gourmet Institute.


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The Brilliant Canned Staple In My 5-Ingredient Pumpkin Pie Might Shock You
You don't even need any measuring cups for this recipe.
Aug 23, 2024
These One-Pot Pasta Recipes Are Absolutely Magical
One-pot pastas are an absolute magic trick. Cook pasta start to finish in just one pot? No straining? And oh, wait — all the other ingredients for a delicious, well-rounded weeknight dinner cook right in the pot with the pasta? Amazing!The family-friendly pasta technique deserves a spot in your meal plan. Here are 25 one-pot pasta recipes to keep you happy and well-fed.
Jul 29, 2024
This Classic Caprese Salad Is in Constant Rotation All Summer
The end of summer is pure euphoria for tomato lovers — it’s when you’ll find plump, sweet-smelling tomatoes in a stunning array of shapes, sizes, and bright colors at the farmers market that are begging to be toted home and devoured. Because they’re so darn scrumptious on their own, the best summer tomato recipes let the tomato take center stage — which is where this easy caprese salad comes in.
Jun 21, 2024
How to Make Muesli (Easy 30-Minute Recipe)
Move over, granola.
Jun 4, 2024
The Best, Fluffiest Challah French Toast You’ll Ever Have
Growing up, challah French toast was the only French toast I knew. We would slather softened butter over thick slices of fresh challah on Friday night for Shabbat dinner, and my dad would use the rest of the loaf to make mile-high stacks of French toast the next morning, dusted with powdered sugar and doused with syrup. (Eventually, we just started buying two loaves of challah, for fear we wouldn’t have enough left over).
May 7, 2024
This Top-Rated Strawberry Shortcake Recipe Never Disappoints
For me, the moment that marks the beginning of spring isn’t when I spot the first cherry blossoms or pack away my winter coat — it’s when I bite into my first strawberry of the season. Homemade strawberry shortcakes are the very best way to showcase the freshly picked, super-juicy spring berries.
Apr 16, 2024
The Secret Ingredient for the Best Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
As much as I love a classic quiche, broccoli is my all-time favorite add-in for quiche. The crisp-tender veggie lends a pop of color — and a dose of nutrients — to each and every slice of the creamy, cheesy egg bake. But not all broccoli quiches are created equal. Read on for my secret to the best-ever broccoli and cheese version — the one you’ll want to serve for any and all occasions, be it a holiday brunch, morning breakfast, or weeknight dinner.
Apr 10, 2024
20 Quick and Easy One-Skillet Meals
They're the ultimate weeknight dinner.
Jan 3, 2024
30 Red Cabbage Recipes That Add Color *and* Crunch
Get excited.
Dec 9, 2023
Our 10 Most Popular Meatless Recipes
Slow cooker soups, quick and easy weeknight pastas, and the best-ever veggie burger topped the list of vegetarian mains.
Dec 1, 2023
I Baked 4 Famous Apple Pies and Found the One I’ll Make Forever
It has a brilliant secret ingredient.
Nov 21, 2023
I Make This Cheesy Spinach Quiche Once a Month
It's so easy.
Nov 4, 2023
13 Creative Cottage Cheese Recipes That'll Convert Even the Haters
It’s time to get on board.
Nov 4, 2023
Our 10 Most Popular Recipes of October
The French onion meatballs took the internet by storm.
Nov 3, 2023
43 Shredded Chicken Recipes for Easy Weeknight Dinners
These are perfect for lazy nights.
Nov 2, 2023
10 Charcuterie Board Ideas That Will Be the Star of Every Party
Easy and impressive.
Oct 26, 2023
10 Dump Cakes That Require Basically Zero Effort
The 3-ingredient apple cake is a must.
Oct 24, 2023
Our Creamiest, Coziest Pumpkin Soup Feels Like A Warm Hug
And comes together in no time, thanks to canned pumpkin!
Oct 23, 2023
12 Incredible Ways to Use a Can of Crescent Rolls
It significantly speeds up prep.
Oct 11, 2023
How to Make the Best-Ever Bruschetta
The only late-summer appetizer you need.
Oct 4, 2023
Our 10 Most Popular New Recipes Last Month
The apple fritter cake is a must-make for fall.
Oct 4, 2023
The 31 Best Recipes to Make This Month
From creamy pastas to Halloween treats.
Oct 3, 2023
20 Fall Dessert Recipes to Put on Your Baking List ASAP
They go way beyond pumpkin spice.
Oct 1, 2023
Air Fryer Cinnamon-Sugar Donuts Are Ready in Just 10 Minutes
Plus: our secret for making them extra tall and flaky.
Sep 28, 2023
The Best Trick for Cooking Fish, According to a Pro Chef
And it couldn't be easier.
Sep 19, 2023
Our Go-To Veggie Sides for Any Occasion
Get ready for the crispiest, fluffiest spuds of your life.
Sep 9, 2023
Seriously Delicious Sandwiches You Need to Try
We perfected all the classics.
Sep 8, 2023
Our Favorite Recipes to Cook on the Weekend
These are all worth the wait.
Sep 7, 2023
7 Trendy (and Easy!) Cocktails We're Sipping on Right Now
No, it's not a spritz.
Sep 7, 2023
8 Quick Dinner Recipes We Make on Repeat During the Week
For nights when you just can't.
Sep 6, 2023
11 Pasta and Noodle Dishes We're Obsessing Over Right Now
The Kitchn editors swear by the baked ziti.
Sep 5, 2023
How Instacart Works, What It Costs, and What You Should Know About Using It for Grocery Delivery
Groceries
Plus, how to get the first three months for FREE.
Sep 5, 2023
14 Easy Desserts We Can't Stop Making
When life hands you lemons, make creamy limoncello bars.
Sep 5, 2023
Our 12 Go-To Salad Recipes
Some don't even have lettuce!
Sep 4, 2023
Our Favorite Breakfasts to Cook Right Now
You haven't lived until you've tried cheesy oatmeal.
Sep 3, 2023
The Appetizer Recipes Our Editors Swear By
The cheesy corn dip is legendary.
Sep 2, 2023