Molly Gilbert

Molly Gilbert, a graduate of Amherst College and the French Culinary Institute, is a cooking instructor, food blogger (Dunk & Crumble), former private chef, and recipe tester in the kitchen of Saveur. She lives in Seattle with her husband, Ben.
    Recipe: Sheet Pan Lemon-Herb Fish Fillets With Crispy Potatoes
    I was inspired to make these potato “rafts” after seeing them in an old copy of Cook’s Illustrated. I love how the potatoes fuse together in the oven and become supremely crisp, tender, and garlicky. I like to use sole or halibut on top, but any firm and flaky white fish will do, like cod, haddock, or striped bass. If you’re looking for an easy but elegant dinner party main course, this is it!
    Molly Gilbert
    Feb 3, 2020
    Recipe: Smoked Salmon Egg Boats
    This recipe is as fun to assemble as it is to enjoy — there’s just something wonderful about hollowing out a crusty loaf of bread and filling it with fresh, springtime goodies. If smoked salmon and capers don’t suit you, feel free to substitute whatever does, like crumbled bacon, tomatoes, marinated artichokes, or fresh pesto — it’s hard to go wrong with egg boats. A bâtard is an oval-shaped loaf of bread that’s about 10 inches long.
    Molly Gilbert
    May 1, 2019
    Recipe: Super-Thin Chocolate Brownies
    These intensely fudgy brownies may be thin in stature, but they’re hefty in rich, chocolate flavor. This sheet pan-sized batch is great for feeding a crowd. (Pro tip: Freeze the pan before cutting the brownies into slices for perfectly clean edges.
    Molly Gilbert
    May 1, 2015
    Here’s How to Buy a Sheet Pan You’ll Use Forever
    As someone who wrote an entire book on sheet pan cooking, I’m often asked what kind of sheet pan is best for the job. For something as simple as a sheet pan, there are a surprising number of choices! Here is my advice for finding a sheet pan you’ll love and use forever.
    Molly Gilbert
    Apr 30, 2015
    Recipe: Roasted Asparagus & Ricotta Pizza
    This recipe makes enough pizza dough for two sheet pan pizzas – one ball of dough for now, and one to freeze for later. If you don’t feel like making pizza dough from scratch, store-bought dough works just fine. Or, better yet, ask your local pizza parlor to sell you a few balls of fresh dough! A white pizza topped with pretty spears of asparagus is a great way to celebrate spring and asparagus season!
    Molly Gilbert
    Apr 28, 2015
    4 Tips for Using a Sheet Pan to Make Quick & Easy Dinners
    With the right tools and mindset, getting a good dinner on the table doesn’t have to be stressful. Pull out your trusty sheet pan, and a beautiful — and mostly hands-off — meal is just a few simple steps away! I love using my sheet pans to orchestrate wholesome and flavorful meals without fuss. Here are my favorite tips for cooking the best sheet pan dinners. A sheet pan for home cooking measures 18×13 inches, with a 1-inch lip around the sides.
    Molly Gilbert
    Apr 27, 2015
    Recipe: Broiled Steak & Asparagus with Feta Cream Sauce
    Here’s a super quick dinner for your springtime arsenal — meaty sirloin tip steaks (sometimes called “charcoal steaks” or “knuckle steaks,” depending on where you live) cook oh-so-quickly on a wire rack under the broiler, while the asparagus below soaks up all of the flavorful juices from the meat. An easy blender sauce with punchy chives and feta makes a great accompaniment.
    Molly Gilbert
    Apr 27, 2015