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Sue Li

Contributor

Former BA food stylist Sue Li is a self-described cat lady living in Brooklyn, New York. Born in Taipei, Sue immigrated to the US, where she was raised in North Texas. When she reached college age, she moved to New York to pursue a degree in statistics before succumbing to the siren song of the food industry. After assisting on the production of Eleven Madison Park: The Cookbook, including recipe development, writing, and food styling, she transitioned to food media with jobs at Real Simple, Bon Appétit, Food and Wine, and The New York Times. Today, Sue works as an independent food stylist represented by Hello Artists. heysueli.com

Recipes

Classic Dressing

This recipe is ripe for reinvention; use different breads and add-ins to vary the flavor.
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Lasagna Bolognese

This homemade version of the Italian classic tastes as though it's been perfected over generations.
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Sichuan Pickles

“Summer squash is the perfect canvas for this spicy, floral pickle.” –Sue Li, recipe developer
techniques

How to Make and Use a Foil Packet to Cook on Your Grill

Fill a foil packet with yummy things (mushrooms, tomatoes, plums), plop it on the grill, and you've turned your Weber into a multifunction stove
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How to Clean Your Grill, a Vine Video from the Bon Appetit Test Kitchen

It doesn't take more than a few seconds, as this Vine proves, to clean off your grill. Just put some shoulder into it!
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Dill Sauce

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Pasta with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

This dish is equally as good at room temperature (read: picnics).
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Pickle-Juice Sauce

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Turkey-Spinach Sliders

To keep these Turkey-Spinach Sliders juicy, don't pack the meat too tightly.
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Buttery Pie Crust

You can use this easy dough for just about any dessert that requires a buttery crust.
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Snap Pea and Cabbage Slaw

Serving "green stuff" to kids can be a challenge. But this recipe filled with bite-size vegetables like snap peas holds plenty of appeal.
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Mexican Corn Salad

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Crispy Fish Sticks

Look for thicker fish fillets, which will give you the ideal breading-to-fish ratio.
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Blueberry Hand Pies

These little blueberry pies are simple to make, and thanks to their rectangular shape, you won’t end up with wasted scraps of dough. 
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Green Bean Tempura

Obviously, green beans taste better when fried. We like this tempura recipe for its simplicity.