Rebecca Firkser

About Me

Rebecca Firkser is a Brooklyn-based food writer and recipe developer. Most recently an editor at Food52 — where she created the popular budget recipe column, Nickel & Dine — she has written and developed for TASTE, the Strategist, Eater, and Bon Appetit. She contributed recipes and words to Breakfast: The Most Important Book About the Best Meal of the Day. Follow her on all the social media places @rebeccafirkser.

Latest Stories

Our Favorite Noodle Kugel Recipe Is Full of Smart Secrets
Sweet but not *too* sweet.
Nov 22, 2023
This Carrot Ring Doubles as Dinner and Dessert During Passover
A lightly sweet treat for your table.
Mar 27, 2023
Extra-Crispy Sweet Potato Latkes Are a Delightful Riff on the Hanukkah Classic
Best enjoyed straight from the skillet.
Dec 15, 2022
Salt & Vinegar Potato Soup Is Cozy, Comforting, and So Much Fun
Potato chips, but make it soup.
Nov 9, 2022
This One Ingredient Instantly Upgrades Chicken and Potatoes
It's tangy and sweet and a delightful foil to rich chicken fat and starchy potatoes. 
Sep 12, 2022
Tzimmes Is a Celebration of Root Vegetables
And a classic part of the Rosh Hashanah table.
Sep 7, 2022
These $10 Veggie-Packed Dinners Won't Break the Bank
Celebrate farmers market season without draining your wallet.
Jul 21, 2022
This Pesto Rice Salad Is a Great Way to Use Up All the Greens You've Got
It's hearty, satisfying, and feeds four for less than $10!
Jul 21, 2022
Taking Back Turmeric: Sana Javeri Kadri on What We Don’t Understand About the Wellness Movement’s Favorite Spice
Twenty-five-year-old Sana Javeri Kadri is the founder and CEO of Diaspora Co., a tiny spice company with ambitions to disrupt the global food system.
May 16, 2019
The Classic Restaurant Towel That Every Home Cook Should Know
You're gonna want to use three every single time you cook.
Apr 30, 2019