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.
Dill-Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Farro Salad
Packed with the bright flavors of citrus and dill, this greens-and-grains dinner comes together fast. Peas and blistered cherry tomatoes add sweetness, while feta contributes salty tang.
Carrot-Coconut Cake
This cake is an Easter tradition in parts of the South. A dash of ginger and cinnamon adds warming spice and cream cheese frosting finishes it beautifully.
The Best Way to Bake Without Eggs
We tested seven egg substitutes on the market to find the best option when baking egg-free.
I Hacked a Hamper Into a Recycling-Friendly Garbage Can
This alternative to the stainless steel garbage can is both attractive and compact.
Around The World
101 Italian Recipes to Make for Dinner Tonight
Craving Italian? We've got you covered with our favorite pastas, pizzas, soups, roasts, and more.
Christmas Bombe With Spiced Cake and Chocolate-Brandy Glaze
Meet your new favorite show-stopping Christmas dessert: a spiced chocolate cake topped with a cream cheese mousse studded with dried fruit and nuts and glazed with brandy-spiked melted chocolate. Serve it with sparklers on top for a memorable entrance.
The Best Food and Kitchen Gifts That Give Back
Because sometimes gift giving can be delicious and altruistic.
Weekly Meal Plan: Quick Roast Salmon, Easy Soups, and a One-Pot Pasta
5 fast and easy dinners for a mid-December boost of Vitamin C.
Cinnamon Toast Bites
The crispy sugar-and-spice coating on these toasted challah bites takes this comfort-food snack to the next level.
Double Chocolate–Peppermint Cake
This festive winter cake relies on applesauce and—believe it or not—mayonnaise to make a dairy-free chocolate dessert that’s perfect for the holidays.
No-Bake Pistachio–White Chocolate Cookies
Want cookies you can make in less than an hour without having to run out to buy perishable ingredients—or even turn on your oven? These no-bake cookies rely on nut butter and white chocolate for their creamy, chewy texture, and a combination of oats, pistachio, and cranberries adds a nice, sweet crunch.
Caramel Apple Drip Cake
Instead of the usual apple pie, opt for this spiced apple cake for Thanksgiving. Grated apples give it a moist, dense texture, while a caramel glaze and candied walnuts make it truly showstopping.
This Squash Casserole Is the Answer to Weeknight Vegetarian Lasagna
What to do when you want lasagna fast? Thinly slice squash and layer it with ricotta cheese for a hearty casserole that is just as cozy and filling.
Cheesy Delicata Squash and Kale Casserole
Thinly sliced squash and kale (plus plenty of ricotta cheese) combine in a lasagna-like casserole that's perfect for a hearty winter dinner.
9 Things Luisa Weiss Can't Cook—or Live—Without
The Berlin-based food writer shares the tools that make cooking for her family easier and more delicious.
How to Make a Better Dump Cake
The much-loved original is just as easy—and much more delicious—when made from scratch.
Everything You Need to Throw a Tea Party Birthday Party
Channel your inner American Girl with a tiered cake stand, cucumber sandwiches, and lots of doilies.
Everything You Need to Cook Incredible Greek Food
These pantry and fridge staples will transform your kitchen into a Mediterranean fantasy.