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Sam Worley

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A former senior editor at Epicurious, Sam Worley is a freelance writer and editor. His work has appeared in Atlanta magazine, Chicago magazine, Lapham’s Quarterly, Condé Nast Traveler, Heated, the Chicago Tribune, Popula, the Outline, the LA Review of Books, the Awl, and elsewhere.

A Classic Thanksgiving Dessert in Just Three Ingredients

Sliced fruit gets a little help from some store-bought friends in this brilliant caramel-apple tart.

This Week's Song to Cook to: Corinne Bailey Rae's "Choux Pastry Heart"

But are cream puffs really as complicated as love

5 Fall Dinners Where Apples Are the Star

Pie's fine, but fall's favorite fruit can do so much more. See it stretch its wings in these five savory weeknight meals.

What's the Difference Between Clarified Butter and Ghee?

And where does brown butter fit in?

Let's Cook Like It's 1993

Alternative headline: Let's Cook Like The Clintons Are In the White House Again!

The Week in Food News: Mayo Under Investigation and Coffee Under Threat

Things aren't looking too hot for chickens, either.

Five Spicy Sweeteners to Bake With This Fall

Tis the season to bake with warm, deep flavors—so set that boring white sugar aside and try these sweeteners instead.

Let's Cook Like It's 1973

Richard Nixon was going down, but at least tomatoes were cool again.

Do You Really Have to Peel Tomatoes Before Cooking Them?

Peeling tomatoes can be a real pain. Is it even necessary?

Should I Be Sprinkling Collagen in My Coffee?

The newest superfood: powdered animal connective-tissue protein.

Do I Really Need to Preheat the Oven?

The answer is: it depends.

How to Make a Burger That's Better for the Planet

And better for you, too.

The Louisiana Spice Blend That's a Pantry Essential

In praise of Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning.

This Week's Song to Cook to: A Tribe Called Quest's "Ham 'N' Eggs"

Twenty-five years after the band released their debut album, eggs are cool again. Let's celebrate with a casserole.

Everything You Need to Know About Tiger Nuts

Some call them a weed, some call them a superfood. Why not both?

It's Time to Get Amped for Fall Baking

When the weather gets cool, the cool get baking. Are you ready?

Three Essential Cooking Pots and How to Use Them

Don't send a Dutch oven to do a saucepan's job—here's how to choose the best pot for your cooking project.