Katherine Sacks
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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Iced Chocolate Soda
This refreshing fizzy drink has the flavor of chocolate milk—but without the dairy. Add a shot of chilled espresso or Kahlúa to give it some extra oomph.
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Food Processor Pizza Dough
This simple pizza dough comes together quickly and is perfect for a thin crust pizza like "Trenton Tomato Pie" Pizza. The overnight rest is key for texture and flavor development.
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Veggie Burgers with Zucchini and Corn
Bright zucchini, sweet corn, nutty millet, and creamy white beans add vibrant flavor and texture to these gluten-free veggie burgers.
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Mini Frozen Key Lime Pies
Don't want to share your key lime pie? With these mini versions of the creamy, tangy dessert, you don't have to!
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Lemon-Ginger Electrolyte Drink
Refresh after a grueling workout or exhausting day with this electrolyte-packed water, with a natural boost of energy, vitamins, and minerals.
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Vanilla-Buttermilk Layer Cake With Orange Frosting and Raspberries
This version of our delicious vanilla-buttermilk cake is doubled up to make a pretty layer cake perfect for birthdays or any festive occasion.
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Vanilla-Buttermilk Cake With Raspberries and Orange Cream-Cheese Frosting
This tender buttermilk cake with rich orange cream-cheese frosting is sure to become your go-to for any festive occasion.
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Beer-Can Cabbage
Beer-Can Chicken, step aside. Cabbage becomes the star of any backyard barbecue with this awesome beer-steaming-plus-grilling technique. It's a smoky, sweet vegetarian play on pulled pork for Beer-Can Cabbage Sandwiches, but the chopped cabbage can also be served as a side dish.
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Beer-Can Cabbage Sandwiches
Cabbage becomes the star of any backyard barbecue with this awesome beer can–inspired technique.
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Tempura Kale Salad
The crispy, crunchy tempura kale in this salad takes the place of breadcrumbs, adding a filling bite that will have you going back for more.
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Vanilla-Buttermilk Wedding Cake with Raspberries and Orange Cream-Cheese Frosting
Baking a wedding cake is not as crazy—or difficult—as it sounds! This stunning and delicious cake is designed to be as streamlined as possible. The moist buttermilk cake requires no trimming, the cream cheese frosting is much more simple (and just as stable) as wedding cake's typical buttercream, and edible flowers and pretty raspberries make decorating a breeze.
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Lemon-Blueberry Poke Cake
You don’t need a mixer for this cake, and when you slice into it, you’ll be greeted with a surprise: bold stripes of bright blueberry filling.
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Vanilla-Buttermilk Sheet Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
A little orange juice (and zest) wakes up the icing of this crowd-pleasing cake with sweet citrus flavor.
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Crispy Peanut Butter Snack Cake
This salty-sweet “snack cake” is made with a simple honey–peanut butter base, plus all your favorite snacks.
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Country Fried Steak Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing
We’ve given this comfort food classic a refreshing spin by serving it over snappy Little Gem lettuce.
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Chicken Soup With White Beans and Kale
For an extra burst of flavor, swirl some salsa verde into each serving of this hearty soup packed with farro, white beans, kale, and plenty of lemon.
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Cauliflower "Rice" Tabbouleh
Swap cauliflower “rice” for bulgur in the classic Middle Eastern salad for a totally grain-free lunch.
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Paprika-Roasted Chicken, Potatoes, and Radishes With Salsa Verde
Paprika-spiked mayonnaise adds rich flavor to this juicy one-pan roast chicken.
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich with Creamy Carrot-Radish Slaw
Our vegetarian play on the classic chicken salad swaps in creamy, protein-packed chickpeas.
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Gooey Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake with Caramel Sauce and Peanuts
You don't need an electric mixer, cake stand, or oven to enjoy this decadent single serving of cake.