Zoe Denenberg
Associate Editor, Cooking & SEO
Zoe gained her culinary education in kitchens quite literally spanning the country: She’s worked at an artisanal ice cream shop in Alabama, an organic farm-bakery in Maui, and a Michelin-starred restaurant in NYC. Now, she’s putting all that knowledge to use at Epicurious, where her primary objective is to help home cooks succeed. Working on the SEO team at both BA and Epi, Zoe answers all the questions you’re typing into your search bar (yes, we can see those). Whether you’re searching for the best way to cook a Thanksgiving turkey or the trick to achieving extra-flaky pie crust, Zoe has the answer–or she finds someone who does. She has also contributed to Southern Living and The Strategist.
31 Comforting Winter Desserts to Eat Under a Giant Blanket
Whether you want light and lemony or rich and chocolaty, we have a winter dessert recipe for you.
How to Thaw a Turkey Depending on How Much Time You Have
There’s the fast way, the better way—and one method that doesn’t require thawing at all.
How to Dry-Brine Turkey for the Juiciest Bird Ever
This super-easy, not-at-all messy brining method will deliver the juiciest Thanksgiving bird.
Crispy Tofu Nuggets
These simple vegan nuggets taste just like the dino-shaped ones in the freezer aisle.
8 Types of Butter and How to Use Them
Cultured, compound, clarified—what’s the difference? Learn about the many types of butter and how to use them in your cooking and baking projects.
Almost-Classic Sweet Potato Casserole
With toasted marshmallows and crispy cornflakes on top, this vintage Thanksgiving side has never looked so good.
How to Cook a Ham
Use a fresh or smoked ham for this easy holiday ham recipe with brown sugar glaze.
What Are Shell Beans—And How Do You Cook Them?
Available in their dried, canned, and frozen form year-round, fresh shell beans are really a prize of late summer. And their time is now.
This Budget-Friendly Book Will Make You a More Resourceful Baker
Hermine Dossou teaches you how to be thrifty in the kitchen—and still pull off handshake-worthy bakes.
23 Dreamy Ways to Use Mascarpone
Our best mascarpone recipes include riffs on tiramisu, rich vegetarian lasagna, and a vintage cake doused in sherry.
How to Make Homemade Doritos Seasoning
If your favorite part of a bag of Doritos is the powdery stuff at the bottom of the bag, this homemade Doritos seasoning recipe is for you.
Close Out Summer With This Vintage ‘Gourmet’ Showstopper
It has tender buttermilk cake and mascarpone whip, but the real star of the show? The sherried berries.
Bring Roman-Jewish Cuisine to The Table With This New Cookbook
In her new cookbook, Leah Koenig shares recipes for classic Roman-Jewish dishes, including fried artichokes, a spinach (and raisin!) frittata, and sweet almond cookies.
The Best Way to Keep Guacamole From Turning Brown
Does storing guacamole with the avocado pit actually keep it green?
Seasonal Spotlight
31 Butternut Squash Recipes You’ll Absolutely Fall For
These autumnal dishes highlight the natural sweetness of butternut squash.
6 Easy Ways to Keep Apples From Turning Brown
Stop a browning apple in its tracks with these easy tips.
12 Types of Cake to Add to Your Baking Repertoire
How to tell a chiffon from a genoise from a hot milk sponge.