Skip to main content
Katherine Sacks head shot - Epicurious

Katherine Sacks

Associate Food Editor Emeritus

Katherine Sacks is a New York City-based writer, editor, and recipe developer (with a special interest in baking and vegetarian cuisine), focused on the connections between food culture, food pathways, sustainability, and the environment. Her previous roles include acting as the Digital Content Manager for FoodPrint.com, traveling the country as a Features Writer for StarChefs, and launching the Berlin section of Thrillist. Katherine holds a master’s degree in Magazine Journalism and Science Reporting from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, where she was a 2011 Institute of Sustainability and Energy Cluster Fellow, and a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts from Drexel University.

The Asian Pantry Staple That Puts Dinner on the Table in 10 Minutes

Reason #1: Dinner in 10 minutes flat. Reason #2: You don't even have to turn on the stovetop.

How to Toast Your Buns

Get toasted.

French Bread Pizzas With Ricotta, Roasted Tomatoes, and Pesto

Creamy ricotta cheese, herby pesto, and roasted cherry tomatoes give these French bread pizzas bright flavor and a fresh look.

BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizzas with Smoked Mozzarella

Sweet and smoky flavors make this quick and easy pizza a new favorite.

French Bread Pepperoni Pizzas

Forget the freezer aisle! This classic is just as easy to make from scratch. Bonus: it's tastier, too.

Sheet-Pan Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca

Rather than pasta, this vegetarian version of the classic Southern Italian dish is tossed with spaghetti squash "noodles" for a delicious dinner that cooks entirely on just one sheet pan.

Sheet-Pan Paella with Chorizo, Mussels, and Shrimp

This classic Spanish dish comes together in a snap when cooked on a baking sheet.

Better Vinegar Is Just a Wine Glass Away

One glass for you, one glass for your (vinegar's) mother.

How to Turn Rock-Hard Ice Cream Instantly Smooth

Hint: It doesn't involve the microwave.

Skip That Boring Black Orb, Pick Up One of These Pretties Instead

There are oh-so-many shades of purple (and white! and yellow!) to choose from.

The Easiest Way to Save 10 Minutes on Dinner Prep Tonight

Less time cooking means more time eating.

Peanut Butter, Banana, and Jelly "Ice Cream"

Watching frozen bananas and peanut butter blend into ice cream seems like magic; pull out this trick at your next dinner party. Adding grape jelly makes it irresistible to kids and adults.

5 Ways to Cook With Vegetable Cores

Stop throwing your vegetable cores away! They're perfectly delicious.

Homemade Dump Cake With Peaches, Blueberries, and Pecans

Just dump, shake, and bake this super tasty, couldn't-be-easier dessert. It's even better when made with our Homemade Yellow Cake Mix .

Homemade Yellow Cake Mix

Keep this mix in your pantry for a quick and easy cake any time you want. For baking directions, see our Homemade Yellow Cake recipe.

27 Ways To Eat The Fruit That Tastes Like Summer

Beyond just eating a fresh, juicy slice.

Five Delicious Weekday Lunch Rice Recipes

Making lunch is as easy as cooking a pot of rice.

The Easy French Dessert That Works With Every Summer Fruit

It works with cherries. It works with peaches. It even works with chocolate.

How to Make a Better Coleslaw

Step one: Start thinking beyond cabbage.