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Zoe Denenberg

Associate Editor, Cooking & SEO

Before joining the SEO team at Bon Appétit and Epicurious, Zoe spent 3 years working full-time in pastry. She churned ice cream at an artisanal creamery in Alabama, baked banana bread at an organic farm-bakery in Maui, and worked 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. She writes about foundational baking techniques, shares smart cooking hacks, and puts together galleries to help you decide what’s for dinner tonight. Her work has also been featured in Southern Living and The Strategist.

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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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Should Ice Cream Cake Have Cake in It?

This recipe says no. That recipe says yes.
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How to Boil Potatoes for Mashing, Smashing, and Salad-ing

The best boiled potatoes start with a whole lot of salt.
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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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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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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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What Makes Wild Blueberries…Wild?

And why are they so hard to find fresh?
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57 Tomato Recipes to Celebrate Summer in Style

From pastas to salads to salsas, we’ve got all the fresh tomato recipes you need to make the most of the season.
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The Best Pie Weights Aren’t Pie Weights at All

Nope. They aren’t beans, either.
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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.
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43 Strawberry Recipes That Aren’t Just Shortcake

Sure, you could eat them out of hand, but our favorite strawberry recipes prove the spring gems can do so much more.
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The Best Graduation Gifts to Stock a New Kitchen

Give recent grads what they really need: the essential tools, ingredients, and appliances to nourish themselves and others.
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Gremolata Makes Any Meal a Million Times Better

Have parsley, lemon, and garlic? Congrats—you’ve got gremolata.
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