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.
Hamantaschen
These triangular cookies—traditionally stuffed with poppy seed filling, but often with jam or jelly—are a signature of Purim.
Crowd Pleasers
27 Taco Recipes for Tuesdays and Everyday
With these all-star recipes, every day can be taco day.
Buffalo Chickpea Dip
Chickpeas provide pops of textural contrast while swimming in an ultra-creamy, just-spicy-enough sauce that comes together quickly in a blender or food processor.
Entertaining
59 Super Bowl Appetizers for the Biggest Game of the Year
Crispy potato skins, juicy pork sliders, and spicy buffalo cauliflower—now that’s a touchdown.
Never Fails
47 Chicken Thigh Recipes for Delicious, Easy Dinners
The weeknight-friendly protein is as versatile as they come.
Fresh Picks
23 Pear Desserts to Make You Swoon Like a Partridge
Apples get lots of attention, but don’t underestimate the humble pear.
For the Shiniest Cookie Icing, Meringue Powder Is a Must
Thanks to this shelf-stable ingredient, you’ll have the prettiest cookies at the swap.
Peppermint Bark Brownies
Deep, rich dark chocolate, milky white chocolate, and sharp peppermint come together in a gift-worthy brownie.
Fiori di Sicilia Is the Floral, Aromatic Flavor of the Holidays
Move over, vanilla—I’ve got a new favorite extract.
How to Pipe, Stripe, and Dip Meringue Cookies Like a Pro
Meringue has a reputation for being finicky, but these tips and recipes will have you piping in style.
Holiday Planning
23 Hanukkah Desserts More Valuable Than Gelt
The Festival of Lights lasts for eight nights, so you have plenty of time to fry jelly doughnuts, decorate star-shaped sugar cookies, and bake nutty rugelach.
How to Cook Scallops for a Restaurant-Worthy Dinner
Make seared scallops on a weeknight (yes, you), for a remarkably simple, elegant dinner at home.
Chocolate Meringue Cookies
These kiss-shaped chocolate meringue cookies are an utterly charming holiday dessert.
Peppermint Meringue Cookies
Swirly, twirly, and striped, these red-and-white peppermint meringue cookies are all dressed up for the holiday party.
How to Brine a Turkey in a Wet Brine
This brining method gives you the crispy skin of a dry-brined turkey but the juiciness of a wet-brined bird. That’s what we call the best of both worlds.
How to Make a Roux for Mac and Cheese, Gumbo, Gravy, and More
All you need is fat, flour, heat, and time.
How to Deep-Fry a Turkey (Safely!) for Juicy Meat and Golden Skin
Our step-by-step instructions and safety tips guarantee a juicy, crispy-skinned bird in less than two hours.
Vanilla Meringues
These light-as-a-cloud vanilla meringue cookies are perfect for shipping and holiday gifting.
Sweet Spot
31 Comforting Winter Desserts to Eat Under a Giant Blanket
Whether you want light and lemony or rich and chocolaty, we have a winter dessert recipe for you.