Claire Saffitz is an American food author, chef, and YouTube personality. Claire Saffitz gained prominence during her time at Bon Appétit magazine, where she starred in several series on the Bon Appétit YouTube channel. One of her most popular series was “Gourmet Makes,” where she reverse-engineered popular snack foods to create gourmet versions. She continues to host her own YouTube channel and work as a freelance recipe developer, including contributing to New York Times Cooking.