It’s no secret that Bon Appétit editors cook a lot for work. So it should come as no surprise that we cook a lot during our off hours too. Here are the recipes we’re whipping up this month to get dinner on the table, entertain our friends, satisfy a sweet tooth, use up leftovers, and everything in between. For even more staff favorites, click here . May 1 A birthday request Haven’t you heard? Cupcakes are back . Senior Test Kitchen editor Shilpa Uskokovic just dropped three new modern entries into the genre: cookie butter banana , lamington , earl grey–chocolate with blackberry frosting . Drool. And what perfect timing for me. When I asked my friend what kind of cake she wanted for her birthday, she didn’t skip a beat; “Anything earl grey.” She did specifically request a 9-inch round crowned with the tangy frosting, but next time? It’s cupcakes, no question.…