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.

How Do I Roll Out Pie Dough and Crust Perfectly Every Single Time?

It's pie season! Here's your guide to rolling that dough out right.

13 Cult Japanese Snacks You Can Buy on Amazon

You don't need a flight to Tokyo to try some of the country's most classic snacks.

This Week's Meal Plan: 5 Springy Vegetarian Dinners

Embrace the greens of spring with a week's worth of green beans, asparagus, broccoli, English peas, and spring greens.

The Best Way to Cut a Watermelon

There's more than one way to cut a melon. This is the best way.

How to Make Insanely Good Edible Cookie Dough

The trick to making egg-free cookie dough taste delicious, plus five variations.

Edible Cookie Dough

Cookie dough lovers, eat your hearts out! Toasting the flour in this egg-free version zaps any bacteria, making the raw dough safe to eat as is.

18 Foods That Help You Sleep Better

Craving a midnight snack? Reach for these foods if you want a good night's sleep.

The One-Minute Trick to a Better Salad

Hint: It has nothing to do with the ingredients.

How to Make White Pizza With Pesto and Shaved Vegetables

We could eat this salad-pizza mash-up every night this week.

White Pizza With Shaved Veg and Pesto

This so-good-you-won't-believe-it's-healthy pie is covered in pesto and cheese and topped with a veritable salad of peas, crisp asparagus ribbons, zucchini, leeks, and watercress.

How to Make Your Mother's Day Brunch the Best on the Block

Shortcut omelets, boozy French toast, and more brunch revelations from Joy Wilson, aka Joy the Baker.

Why Buy Coconut Milk Yogurt When You Can DIY

Why spend a ton of money on this specialty health product when you can make it at home?

The Trick to Baking Eggs Inside Muffins

Just follow a few simple steps to make this magical all-in-one breakfast pastry.

How to Make Cauliflower-Crust Pizza, But Better

We tested every single cauliflower pizza recipe out there and came up with the absolute best one.

How to Make Cheese with 4 Ingredients and 15 Minutes

It's as easy as pour, heat, and stir.

How to Master Brown Butter

For Week 1 of our Kitchen Olympics, we're covering the essentials. Here's how to make flawless brown butter.

Homemade Baked Brie Is a Revelation

When you make brie en croute at home, it's more special—and more flavorful—than anything you can buy at the store.

5 New Food Books to Read this Spring and Summer

These are the summer foodie books you'll want to toss along in your beach tote.

How to a Make a Veggie Burrito in 22 Minutes

Time-saving kitchen hacks and plenty of flavor help this Cal-Mex classic deliver.

5 Pro Tips to Make You a Soufflé Master

Soufflé gets a bad rap. Follow these simple steps for a sky-high rise and flavor beyond your dreams.