Kat Thompson

Pasadena

Associate Editor at Eater

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The Best Zucchini Recipes to Make This Summer: Salad, Zucchini Bread, Coffee Cake, and More

1 week ago | eater.com | Kat Thompson

Eater at HomeMake these savory and sweet zucchini recipes this summerJun 20, 2025, 2:00 PM UTCIf you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Cristian Ionut Zaharia/ShutterstockZucchini deserves respect: it’s one of summer’s most versatile ingredients. With cinnamon and cooking time, it tastes almost like an apple in cakes, sweet loafs, and alongside pork chops. It makes a great salad base when shaved long and served fresh.
Dive Into This Conch in Sauce Souskaye, the Perfect Summer Seafood Recipe

1 week ago | eater.com | Kat Thompson

Eater at HomeThis recipe, from chef Nina Compton’s ‘Creole,’ is an ode to St. LuciaJun 16, 2025, 2:00 PM UTCIf you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Brittany ConerlyKat Thompson is the associate editor of Eater at Home, covering home cooking and baking, cookbooks, and kitchen gadgets. There are arguments about which dish is most representative of St. Lucia. As an island in the Caribbean, seafood is a must.
The Best Peach Recipes to Make for Summer Dinners and Desserts

3 weeks ago | eater.com | Kat Thompson

Andy Leverett Kat Thompson is the associate editor of Eater at Home, covering home cooking and baking, cookbooks and recipes, and kitchen gadgets. She loves canned peaches straight from the jar. Peach season is upon us which means, yes, you can dive straight into ripe peaches, the juices trickling down your arm and leaving behind a sticky trail that smells like summer.
Highly Opinionated: An Eater Editor’s Favorite Thai Boat Noodles in Los Angeles

1 month ago | la.eater.com | Kat Thompson

If it were up to the general population of Thailand to decide what the country’s national dish is, boat noodles would be a very strong contender (papaya salad with grilled chicken would maybe rank next, in my estimation). Boat noodles, which get their name from the fact that they historically were served in boats along the Chao Phraya River, are certainly a more beloved dish than the actual national dish of pad thai.
Best Summer Corn Recipes: Cornbread, Corn Salad, Corn Milk, and More

1 month ago | eater.com | Kat Thompson

Nicole Adlman Kat Thompson is the associate editor of Eater at Home, covering home cooking and baking, cookbooks, and kitchen gadgets. She loves corn slathered in mayonnaise, cotija cheese, Tajín, and lime juice. It’s hard to think of a corn recipe that beats a freshly grilled corn on the cob, slathered in butter.
Do You Really Need Buttermilk to Make the Best Pancakes?

1 month ago | eater.com | Kat Thompson

Lille Allen/Eater Kat Thompson is the associate editor of Eater at Home, covering home cooking and baking, cookbooks, and kitchen gadgets. I never have buttermilk on hand unless I know I’ll be making buttermilk pie, which, to be honest, is a once-a-year event. I don’t miss it except on the occasional weekend when I make pancakes and mourn the fact that my stacks never taste like those of an old-school diner: fluffy, subtly sweet, with the faintest buttermilk tang.
How to Make Dorilocos, According to the Owner of Superbueno in Brooklyn

1 month ago | eater.com | Kat Thompson

Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet Dorilocos are like a party in a bag. How is it possible to feel anything but joy when you’re diving into a pile of nacho-flavored Doritos topped with zippy ceviche, crunchy jicama pico, and punchy pickled red onions all doused in Valentina hot sauce? This singular, life-affirming experience is why Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez knew he had to include dorilocos on his menu when he opened his Brooklyn bar Superbueno.
Make Kristina Cho’s Recipe for Hand-Pulled Longevity Noodles

1 month ago | eater.com | Kat Thompson

Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet For cookbook author Kristina Cho, noodles — especially the Chinese versions she grew up with — are like poetry. “Something about the name, the shape, the look of it, is supposed to symbolize a well wish that you want,” Cho says, referring specifically to the longevity noodles she makes for Lunar New Year. “The noodles are supposed to give you a long and happy life. You’re not supposed to chew the noodle or break it, but slurp it,” she adds.
Cocktail Jell-O Shot Recipe: Piña Colada, Dirty Shirley, and Aperol Spritz

1 month ago | eater.com | Kat Thompson

Jutharat Pinyodoonyachet “Everyone who has survived their twenties has a good Jell-O shot story and a bad one,” says Casey Elsass, a recipe developer and the author of the forthcoming cookbook, What Can I Bring?
How to Improve Boxed Cake Mix With Extracts, Mix-Ins, and More

1 month ago | eater.com | Kat Thompson

Lille Allen/Eater Kat Thompson is the associate editor of Eater at Home, covering home cooking and baking, cookbooks, and kitchen gadgets. For many people, including myself, boxed cake mix is the entry point to baking. It’s both convenient to use and easily adaptable, which makes it perfect for keeping in the pantry for any type of cake emergency. Plus, the variety of flavors means that there’s a boxed cake mix for every palate.