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.
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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.
Expert Advice
How to Make the Ultimate One-Ingredient Sauce
Brown butter has all the qualities of regular butter, but with a deeper, nutty, and slightly sweet flavor. Make this one-ingredient sauce by heating butter in a deep pot until the milk solids begin to caramelize. Sound difficult? It's not.
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BBQ Chicken French Bread Pizzas with Smoked Mozzarella
Sweet and smoky flavors make this quick and easy pizza a new favorite.
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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.
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French Bread Pepperoni Pizzas
Forget the freezer aisle! This classic is just as easy to make from scratch. Bonus: it's tastier, too.
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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.
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Sheet-Pan Paella with Chorizo, Mussels, and Shrimp
This classic Spanish dish comes together in a snap when cooked on a baking sheet.
Expert Advice
Better Vinegar Is Just a Wine Glass Away
One glass for you, one glass for your (vinegar's) mother.
Expert Advice
How to Turn Rock-Hard Ice Cream Instantly Smooth
Hint: It doesn't involve the microwave.
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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.
Expert Advice
The Easiest Way to Save 10 Minutes on Dinner Prep Tonight
Less time cooking means more time eating.
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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.
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5 Ways to Cook With Vegetable Cores
Stop throwing your vegetable cores away! They're perfectly delicious.
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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 .
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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.
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Five Delicious Weekday Lunch Rice Recipes
Making lunch is as easy as cooking a pot of rice.
Expert Advice
The Easy French Dessert That Works With Every Summer Fruit
It works with cherries. It works with peaches. It even works with chocolate.
