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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.

5 German Foods (That Aren't Kinder Eggs) That You Should Be Obsessed With

From gummy pigs to sweet mustard, Amazon is almost as good as a trip abroad.

Fish Packets With Snap Peas and Tomatoes

An easy herbed butter infuses fish and vegetables with rich flavor in this family-friendly dinner.

BBQ Pork Chops with Herb-Butter Corn and Sweet Potatoes

You don't have to fire up the grill to enjoy a taste of barbecue. This pork chop dinner makes use of the broiler to get those smoky, charred flavors on the table anytime you want them.

Chicken and Mushroom Quesadillas

A tangy cilantro-lime yogurt dipping sauce and a pretty carrot- and mango-ribbon slaw add a refreshing twist to this crowd-pleasing dinner.

Peanut Noodles with Chicken and Snap Peas

Roasting the chicken and making the peanut sauce ahead of time gets dinner on the table even faster.

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Curried Chickpeas and Mushrooms

Embrace the start of autumn with cozy, Indian-inspired sweet potatoes loaded with curry-spiced chickpeas, mushrooms, and spinach.

You Never Need to Buy Another $15 Jar of Almond Butter Again

This simple food processor method is the key.

The 3 Easiest Ways to Frost Cupcakes

No piping bag? No problem.

The Easy, British Dessert That Will Transform Your Summer

It's even got a cool name: syllabub.

Frozen Mini S'mores Pies

These campfire-inspired treats combine rich chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows in a whole new way. Torch them just before serving to mimic toasted marshmallows.

In Praise of the Hard Shell Taco

For one writer, it's a nostalgia thing.

This Week's Meal Plan: All the Summer Corn

Fresh summer corn is in season and so delicious! Here's how to eat it all week long.

3-Ingredient Creamy Coconut-Lime Ice Pops

These refreshing pops blend two kinds of coconut for an extra rich and creamy flavor. Lime zest lends a lovely floral note.

Spicy Black Bean and Corn Tacos

Filled with black beans, avocado, and raw corn marinated in bright lime juice along with jalapeño, cilantro, and toasted nuts and seeds, these hearty tacos make an easy-to-cook, easy-to-eat weeknight dinner.

Why Cook Corn When You Don't Have To?

This simple taco dinner with fresh, raw corn is so delicious and so easy.

The Best Way to Grill Corn on the Cob

Let those husks do their job.

You Can Make Ice Cream Right in a Mason Jar

No fancy equipment required. Here's how to do it.

Frozen Pineapple Mojito

Pineapple cups make a fun presentation for this frosty summer cocktail, but if you're short on time, just use regular cocktail glasses instead.