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Karen Depp, Recipe Tester

A list of all the recipes Karen Depp has tested.

Karen Depp began cooking in the 4th grade, making applesauce with her best friend in the backyard, using a candle, tart tin, and paring knife. She advanced to cakes and cookies by the 6th grade and continued to hone her skills as she grew up. She likes to say that the highlight of her culinary career was being admitted to the hallowed halls of LC Testerville. Alas, her first recipe attempt wasn’t so hallowed and resulted in her setting her oven on fire. (We have it on good authority the conflagration had nothing to do with us; her oven was limping along on its last BTU.) Depp modestly claims that her success in the realm of cooking comes from her relationship to good cooks—her mother, two chef brothers-in-law, and a Culinary Institute of America-trained nephew who’s worked with Emeril Lagasse.

Peppery Chicken Wings

Jan 18, 2020 posted by LC Editors

The intensity of the classic buffalo wing is tempered here, usurped by a deliciously, defiantly untraditional blend of beguiling spices.

(1)
15 M
2 H, 15 M
9

Prosecco and Aperol Cocktail

Dec 31, 2019 posted by LC Editors

Bitter. Sweet. Floral. Herbal. Citrusy. Elegant. Classic. Fizzy. Magical in all ways. That’s what folks are saying about this lovely little cocktail. Cin cin.

Beef Tenderloin with Madeira Sauce

Jan 11, 2020 posted by LC Editors

This eminently reliable, no-fuss recipe doesn’t ambush you with carving trickery. It’s just a simple, supple roast beef tenderloin napped with a slightly boozy but goof-proof sauce.

(4)
1 H
1 H, 45 M
9

Fennel Baked in Cream

Jan 12, 2020 posted by LC Editors

Fennel turns meltingly tender and oh so sweet when slowly, slowly, slowly braised in cream, cheese, and butter. One more reason to be enamored with the holidays.

(4)
10 M
1 H, 45 M
14

Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Nov 25, 2019 posted by LC Editors

“Your family will think you are AMAZING.” “A straightforward, real deal Cajun gumbo that everyone loved.” “Easy and affordable.” “A keeper!” That’s what folks are saying about this gumbo.

(2)
2 H
2 H, 45 M
6

A white plate with three prosciutto-Grana Padano gougeres with a glass of Prosecco in the background.

Prosciutto-Grana Padano Gougères

Nov 22, 2019 by David Leite

Gilded with aged Grana Padano and Prosciutto, these little lovelies are the perfect crunchy, airy, salty little something to set out with cocktails. Then watch them disappear.

(4)
20 M
45 M
16

Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe

Nov 04, 2019 posted by LC Editors

Barely a recipe, this weeknight salvation is more like a simple blueprint for eating in season. Amen to that.

(1)
25 M
45 M
10

Butternut Squash Gratin

Nov 01, 2019 posted by LC Editors

“One of the best things I’ve EVER made.” “Beautiful.” “Comforting.” “Delicious.” “Easy.” That’s what folks are saying about this simple and satiating casserole.

(4)
25 M
50 M
10

Cajun Fried Chicken

Oct 25, 2019 posted by LC Editors

Bathed in buttermilk and spiced ever so slightly, this Cajun-style fried hen is memorably moist inside, superlatively crisp outside, and gosh darn perfect through and through.

(5)
35 M
35 M
23

A decorative plate topped with a slice of drunken apple cake that is drizzled with cream.

Drunken Apple Cake | Kuchen Borracho

Oct 23, 2019 posted by LC Editors

A boozy keeper of a cake, this recipe takes its title from a shot of rum, its compelling taste from ample butter, eggs, and cream, and its inimitable texture from layer after layer of apples.

(8)
30 M
2 H
98

Roast Chicken Stock

Jan 03, 2020 posted by LC Editors

Sure, made-from-scratch stock like grandma used to make is frugal beyond belief. But wait till you see what it does for your cooking.

Quick Glance
10 M
6 H
2

Pan-Fried Bananas with Brandy

Nov 05, 2019 posted by LC Editors

Boozy bananas are lavished with a cheater’s caramel sauce made with butter, brandy, and brown sugar in this outrageously simple riff on a Southern classic. No flambé required.