Nicole Rufus

Assistant Food Editor

Brooklyn, NY

Nicole is the Assistant Food Editor at Kitchn. She writes about recipes as well as developing some of her own. You can usually find her playing around in the kitchen or online “window” shopping. She currently resides in Brooklyn and is getting her master’s in Food Studies.

This Make-Ahead Summer Salad Is the Best Upgrade to My Favorite Pantry Staple

You’ll want to eat it all summer long.

Nicole Rufus

May 28, 2023

These BBQ “Ribs” Are Budget-Friendly, Extra-Meaty, and Delightfully Hands-Off

A recipe that basically makes itself.

Nicole Rufus

May 25, 2023

This Plantain Frittata Is an Ode to My Favorite Nigerian Breakfast

Plus, it’s budget-friendly!

Nicole Rufus

May 11, 2023

This Easy Capellini Pasta Is Perfect When You Feel Like Doing the Bare Minimum

You probably have the ingredients already!

Nicole Rufus

Apr 26, 2023

Grandbaby Cakes’ Banana Tarte Tatin Is the Easiest Showstopper Dessert I Know

It’s a gorgeous, caramelized dream.

Nicole Rufus

Apr 24, 2023

My Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich Calls for One Clever Ingredient

Meet your forever fried chicken sandwich.

Nicole Rufus

Apr 22, 2023

My Favorite Gluten-Free Dish Is Actually Centuries Old

I make it regularly, even though I am not even gluten-free!

Nicole Rufus

Apr 19, 2023

Mississippi Mud Cake Makes Marshmallows the Star

It one-ups every other chocolate cake.

Nicole Rufus

Apr 10, 2023

Seafood Gumbo Is Comfort Food on Every Level

It makes for the most delicious leftovers.

Nicole Rufus

Mar 3, 2023

Everyone Should Know About Malinda Russell, the First African American Cookbook Author

Her cookbook is truly a piece of Black history.

Nicole Rufus

Feb 27, 2023

This Yeasted Cornmeal Coffee Cake Is My Way of Celebrating Black Baking

It’s inspired by Malinda Russell, the first African American cookbook author.

Nicole Rufus

Feb 27, 2023

Banana Coffee Cake Is a Heavenly Breakfast Mash-Up

The cinnamon-walnut streusel is a game-changer.

Nicole Rufus

Feb 25, 2023

70 Christmas Dinner Ideas for However You Celebrate This Year

This Christmas, the only rule is that there are no rules.

Nicole Rufus

Dec 15, 2022

65+ of Our Favorite Christmas Desserts to Get into the Holiday Spirit

Bring on the peppermint, eggnog, and gingerbread.

Nicole Rufus

Dec 14, 2022

This Standing Rib Roast Recipe Promises Juicy, Flavorful Results Every Time

It will instantly be the star of any holiday table.

Nicole Rufus

Dec 8, 2022

Two Italian Brothers Slid into My DMs and Shared the Secret to the Best Focaccia

Not to be dramatic, but the results were kind of mind-blowing.

Nicole Rufus

Dec 1, 2022

85+ Easy and Delicious Cookies to Bake This Holiday Season

There's a Christmas cookie out there for everyone.

Nicole Rufus

Nov 28, 2022

32 Best Recipes to Use Up Leftover Turkey

Get creative by treating your leftover turkey like shredded chicken.

Nicole Rufus

Nov 25, 2022

Field Greens and Poached Pear Salad Is a Thanksgiving Side That Steals the Show

The only Thanksgiving salad you'll ever need.

Nicole Rufus

Nov 22, 2022

Ina Garten’s Chicken in a Pot with Orzo Is the Best, Bougiest Chicken Noodle Soup Ever

My Bachelor in Paradise watch group gave this dish a resounding 10/10.

Nicole Rufus

Nov 11, 2022

The Super-Simple Secret to the Crispiest Oven-Roasted Potatoes

It's an easy side you can always count on.

Nicole Rufus

Oct 29, 2022

Cranberry Orange Muffins Are the Perfect Make-Ahead Breakfast

They're just sweet enough, with a little zing from the cranberries to really perk you up.

Nicole Rufus

Oct 29, 2022

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Are Soft, Chewy, and Abundantly Chocolatey

Calling all chocolate-lovers!

Nicole Rufus

Oct 28, 2022

Molly Yeh’s Latest Cookbook Is Full of Cozy, Comforting Recipes

We chatted with Molly Yeh about creating her third cookbook and what she and her family are eating these days.

Nicole Rufus

Oct 7, 2022

Nothing Says "I Love You" Like Lasagne alla Bolognese

When words fail, let food do the talking.

Nicole Rufus

Aug 29, 2022

Make This Crispy Roasted Okra Your Daily Serving of Greens

All we are saying ... is give okra a chance!

Nicole Rufus

Aug 27, 2022

These Soft, Buttery Tea Cakes Are Like a Warm Hug

Simple, sweet, and very Southern.

Nicole Rufus

Aug 26, 2022

The Surprising Ingredient That Makes for the Most Sensational Lemon Chicken

"I will admit that, like many folks in the comment sections, I was a bit skeptical."

Nicole Rufus

Aug 1, 2022

Homemade Old Bay Seasoning Is the Upgrade Your Seafood Needs

This Old Bay copycat might be better than the original.

Nicole Rufus

Jul 29, 2022

Frozen Hot Chocolate Is the Best Way to Beat the Summer Heat

One ingredient puts this recipe above all others.

Nicole Rufus

Jul 23, 2022

Stone Fruit Panzanella Is the Salad of the Summer

If your goal is to make just one really great and memorable summer salad, this is the one!

Nicole Rufus

Jul 13, 2022

Nicole Taylor's New Book Celebrates Juneteenth and the Joy of Black Cooking

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Nicole about her Juneteenth celebrations, her process for developing the book, and some of her favorite recipes.

Nicole Rufus

Jun 13, 2022

Nutty, Spicy Beef Suya Transports Me to Nigeria

Calling all spice-lovers.

Nicole Rufus

Jun 9, 2022

Smashed Brussels Sprouts Are Tender, Crispy, and So Much Fun to Make

Move over, smashed potatoes.

Nicole Rufus

May 21, 2022

25 Delicious Dinners That Start with Italian Sausage

Pasta is just the beginning.