Make-Ahead Appetizers

Lawman Johnson is a senior editor of Cook’s Country magazine and has been an on-screen test cook for Cook’s Country since 2018. A Boston native, Lawman earned his BS in economics from Northeastern University. After a successful career serving as back office support at several area financial management companies, Lawman decided to switch careers to pursue his love of cooking. He graduated from the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts in 2010 and went on to work in some of the most well-respected restaurants in greater Boston, from Chiara in Westwood to 51 Lincoln in Newton. Lawman joined America’s Test Kitchen in 2014 as a test cook for the Books team. Over the course of his time at ATK, he’s contributed to nearly 20 cookbooks—his favorites being Cook It in Cast Iron (2016); Tasting Italy (2018); and Vegetables Illustrated (2019)—and has developed countless recipes. When he’s not cooking, Lawman enjoys snowboarding, reading fiction, answering ’80s trivia, playing video games, and discussing all things Marvel Comics with his son.