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.
How to Blanch Green Beans for Perfectly Snappy-But-Tender Veg
For crisp, never-squeaky green beans, start with this one step.
Sweet-Tea-Brined Chicken With Alabama White Sauce
This chicken is juicy, tender, and never ever dry—thanks to the tannins in black tea, plus a sneaky pinch of baking soda.
Alabama White Sauce
Laced with plenty of black pepper, this bright mayo-and-vinegar-based sauce is a trademark of Alabama barbecue.
The Breville Barista Touch Impress Makes Brewing Espresso Easy
Pull café-quality espresso shots at home with this easy-to-use machine.
It’s Not Just Pound Cake. It’s Philly Fluff Cake.
My family has been trying to recreate this legendary cake, a staple of local Jewish-Italian bakeries, for decades. Here’s how I finally cracked the code.
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.
Dinner Winners
39 Easy Vegetarian Recipes for Speedy Sustenance
For the days when you’re tired and hungry and getting dinner on the table just doesn’t feel doable, turn to these quick meatless meals.
Sweet Spot
37 Easy Cake Recipes for Low-Effort, Celebration-Worthy Desserts
Simply delicious (and deliciously simple) cake recipes you’ll love.
How to Make Brown Butter, the One-Ingredient Sauce That Makes Everything Better
Plus, how to substitute brown butter for melted butter in virtually any recipe.
Never Fails
53 Vegetarian Dinner Recipes for Meatless Meals Every Night of the Week
Transform beans, lentils, and tofu into satisfying vegetarian dinners the whole family will love.
The Best Ways to Soften Butter, According to a Baking Pro
From the overnight rest to three quick tricks, these methods for softening butter will get you baking—or even just buttering toast—whenever you’re ready.
Dive In
71 BBQ Side Dishes to Add Some Zing to Your Next Cookout
These spectacular sides just might upstage the main event.
Happy Hour
47 Summer Cocktails to Put You in a Sunny Mood
Chill out with these easy-drinking summer favorites.
Holiday Planning
Welcome Summer With These 31 Memorial Day Recipes
Pack your holiday weekend with fried fish sandwiches, gingery grilled chicken, and low-effort, high-reward desserts.
Seasonal Spotlight
31 Blueberry Recipes to Make Summer a Little Sweeter
Come for the pie, stay for the blueberry pancake cobbler.
For Crispy-Crusted Cornbread, Follow This One Rule
Preheating your skillet is the trick to achieving tender, golden-crusted cornbread every time.
Dinner Winners
61 Easy Vegan Recipes for Low-Effort Plant-Based Meals
These easy vegan meals are free from meat and dairy—but they’re also free of fuss.
Spring Spotlight
41 Rhubarb Recipes to Add to Your Spring Agenda
These magenta stalks are only around for a short time in spring. Cook ’em while you can.
What Is Rhubarb, and How Do I Cook With It?
Everything you need to know about spring’s pretty pink stalks.