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.
Recipes
Philly Fluff Cake
Far less dense (and far more flavorful) than a traditional pound cake, the Philly fluff cake is known for its ethereally light, fluffy texture.
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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.
Editors' Picks
Skip the Slacks and Wear These $22 Chef Pants to the Office
They’re comfortable and low-key trendy with pockets galore.
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There's More Than One Way to Zest a Lemon
In fact, here are four, from dramatic curls to delicate flurries.
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How to Make Cannabutter, Step-by-Step
Learn how to make weed butter—plus how to bake with and enjoy it—with this recipe and tips from cannabis expert Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey.
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Should I Add Feta to Chocolate Cookies? Should I?
Oh, the things! The internet tells me to do!
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Yes, There Is a Correct Way to Load a Dishwasher
All those years of ignoring your parents’ pleas left you with a disorganized dishwasher? We’re here to help. (But you’re still going to have to load it yourself.)
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How to Clean Your Oven, Depending on How Much Time You Have
So last week’s casserole doesn't flavor this week’s brownies.
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This Stain Remover Is for Fabric, But It Works Wonders on My Countertops
Turmeric, red wine, and matcha are no match for Defunkify.