Zoe Denenberg
Contributor
Zoe is a freelance food writer, professional pastry chef, and former member of the editorial team at Bon Appétit and Epicurious. Other career highlights include running a resort kitchen in Alaska, churning ice cream at an artisanal creamery in Alabama, baking banana bread at an organic farm-bakery in Maui, and working the line at a Michelin-starred restaurant in NYC. As someone who learned how to cook using this very website, Zoe hopes to inspire home cooks to feel confident in the kitchen. Her work has been featured in Southern Living and The Strategist. Follow Zoe on Substack.
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17 Muffin Recipes to Channel Your Inner Morning Person
Bake a batch for portable breakfasts all week long.
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41 Dinners You Can Whip Up in 30 Minutes or Less
Like fish tacos, masala eggs, almost-instant ramen, and more.
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What’s the Difference Between Bread Flour and All-Purpose Flour?
Some loaves absolutely require bread flour—others are better off with all-purpose. Here’s why.
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Ice Cream Cake With So Many Sprinkles
This showstopper has confetti cake layers, vanilla and strawberry ice cream, and rainbow sprinkles. Let’s party.
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How to Cook Shrimp So They’re Juicy, Not Rubbery
Four foolproof methods for sautéeing, poaching, grilling, or broiling.
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Sweet-Tea-Brined Chicken With Alabama White Sauce
This chicken is juicy, tender, and never ever dry—thanks to the tannins in black tea, plus a sneaky pinch of baking soda.
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Alabama White Sauce
Laced with plenty of black pepper, this bright mayo-and-vinegar-based sauce is a trademark of Alabama barbecue.
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19 Waffle Recipes We Wouldn’t Kick Out of Bed
Get into your morning groove with our favorite recipes for crispy, fluffy waffles.
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89 Summer Recipes That Taste Like Pure Sunshine
Take advantage of peak produce with our best summer recipes.
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37 Feta Cheese Recipes for Tangy, Briny Bliss
Everyone’s favorite crumbly cheese gets its main character moment in these feta-forward recipes.
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What Is Pectin, Anyway?
The gelling agent behind your favorite jam—think of it as gelatin’s vegan cousin.
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31 Vegan Brunch Recipes (Bottomless Mimosas Not Included)
Don’t settle for a sack of cream-cheese-less bagels.
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Anything Cornstarch Can Do, Potato Starch Can Do Better
Bouncy noodles, crispy tofu, silky sauces, and more.
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31 Vegan Desserts to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Our best vegan desserts for plant-based dinner parties and anytime snacking.
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Trader Joe's Garlic Cubes Are Never Not in My Freezer
Because no one has time to mince or Microplane.