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 Safely Decorate Cakes With Flowers
Not all blossoms are safe to decorate with, so check out these tips before you start assembling your next layer cake.
This Passover, Go Wild With Matzo Toffee Toppings
Dress up a batch with rose petals and pistachios, crushed potato chips and marshmallows, or any number of clever combinations.
Peak Produce
15 Types of Mushrooms and How to Cook With Them
Explore the vast world of mushrooms, including dependable criminis, meaty morels, and more.
Out of Vanilla Extract? Try One of These Substitutes
Give your bakes a boost with these flavorful substitutes for vanilla extract.
Holiday Planning
43 Passover Dinner Ideas for Seder and Beyond
If you’re planning for a week of kosher for Passover meals, you’re going to need more than just your grandma’s brisket recipe.
53 Easter Cakes Full of Fresh Fruit and Pastel Charm
These seasonal stunners earned the Easter bunny’s stamp of approval.
Sweet Spot
37 Passover Desserts to End Your Seder on a Sweet Note
Coconut macaroons, matzo toffee, and so much more.
Do Cocktail Cherries Go Bad?
If that jar of maraschinos has been sitting out on your bar cart for a long while, this is for you.
The Two-Ingredient Guide to Making Your Own Brown Sugar
Run out of brown sugar? Did your stash harden to an unusable brick? Never fear: You can make your own brown sugar in the blink of an eye.
Pantry Hero
23 Miso Recipes for More Subtly Savory Flavor in Every Bite
The fermented soybean paste adds salty-sweet umami to soups, stir-frys, and even desserts.
How to Make Powdered Sugar for Shiny Glazes and Fluffy Frostings
Yes, you can make your own powdered sugar—all it takes is two simple ingredients.
Sweet Spot
53 Valentine’s Day Desserts for Love at First Bite
These Cupid-approved desserts are sure to make your sweetheart swoon. More importantly, you’ll like them, too.
Happy Hour
29 Super Bowl Cocktails to Drink No Matter Who’s Winning (or Losing)
Game day drinks for serious sports fans—and their friends standing over by the appetizer spread.
Dinner Winners
13 Vegetarian Tacos That Don’t Skimp on Flavor (or Toppings)
Nothing like a squeeze of lime to propel you out of your dinner rut.
What Is Miso, and How Do I Choose the Right One for What I’m Cooking?
There are over 1,300 types of miso produced globally. We’re diving into the ingredient’s rich history, plus how to shop for, store, and cook with miso paste.
How to Make Cinnamon Sugar—And the Absolute Best Ways to Use It
This magic pixie dust brings sweet-spiced flavor to everything it touches.
5 Baking Powder Substitutes for Fluffy Cakes and Flaky Biscuits
No, you can’t just swap in baking soda—here’s why.
Pantry Hero
31 Banana Recipes to Put That Ripe (Or Overripe) Bunch to Work
Start your morning with banana pancakes and end the day with a slice of chocolaty banana cake.
Dinner Winners
97 Vegetarian Recipes for When You're in the Mood to Go Meatless
Find vegetarian recipes for dinner tonight—and flavorful breakfasts, lunches, and snacks, too.
One-Pot Wonders
Our 53 Best Soup Recipes for When You Need a Little Extra Comfort
Cozy up to classic chicken noodle, cheesy chicken tortilla, and soul-warming pho.