Ian Knauer joined Gourmet in April 2001. As the recipe cross-tester, he spent four years troubleshooting recipes prior to their publication. Promoted to food editor in 2005, he became one of a team of cooks in the Gourmet test kitchens, developing and perfecting recipes for the magazine and book divisions. At the same time, his New York—based catering company has accumulated a client list that includes some of New York City’s most celebrated foodies, among them Ina Garten and Ms. Reichl herself.
When not in a kitchen, he is either hunting, fishing, tending his beehives, or foraging for dinner wherever it can be found.
Ian Knauer
Food Editor
Photograph by Romulo Yanes
Ian Knauer on gourmet.com
recipes
Confit Gizzard Nuggets with Honey Mustard
Chicken gizzards can be irredeemably chewy, but a slow braise in lard tenderizes them nicely.
August 2009
- Keywords
- another offal monday,
- web-exclusive recipes,
- poultry,
- ian knauer
food + cooking
How to Pick Wild Mushrooms
All wild fungi possess a bit of sorcery, but telling the difference between the evil and the delicious is, of course, the trick.
08.19.09
- Keywords
- foraging,
- culinary culture,
- summer,
- mushrooms,
- ian knauer
recipes
Savory Duck Fat Doughnuts
The dough—based on bomboloni, with duck fat subbing for butter—is soft as a baby’s bottomand a dream to work with.
August 2009
- Keywords
- web-exclusive recipes,
- dessert,
- poultry,
- ian knauer
food + cooking
A Wild-Cherry Revelation
When life hands you a cherry tree…
07.29.09
- Keywords
- cherries,
- dessert,
- fruit,
- summer,
- ian knauer
recipes
Corn and Poblano Braised Chicken
The slow cooker releases the juices of chicken legs and vegetables to make a savory stew.
August 2009
- Keywords
- web-exclusive recipes,
- poultry,
- vegetables,
- ian knauer
recipes
Buttermilk Pudding Cake with Maple Raspberries
As its name suggests, a pudding cake is like two desserts in one.
September 2009
- Keywords
- dessert of the month,
- web-exclusive recipes,
- dessert,
- pies,
- ian knauer
food + cooking
Behind the Recipe: Honey Caramel Peach Pie
Sometimes a pie is much more than just a sweet end to a meal.
06.16.09
- Keywords
- behind the recipe,
- cooking + technique,
- test kitchen,
- dessert,
- ian knauer
recipes
Philadelphia Lemon Water Ice
A recipe so simple—a few lemons, sugar, and water—you churn up a refreshing dessert that will make you more popular than Mister Softee.
August 2009
- Keywords
- gourmet entertains,
- dessert,
- summer,
- ian knauer
recipes
Honey Caramel Peach Pie
Any kind of mild honey will work beautifully here. It will cook into a rich caramel, which coats the peaches and deepens their sweetness.
July 2009
- Keywords
- gourmet entertains,
- dessert,
- pies,
- ian knauer
food + cooking
DIY Dandelion Wine
In many regions it may already be too late in the season for eating dandelion greens, but don’t overlook the potable potential of a good dandelion-flower brew.
06.04.09
- Keywords
- foraging,
- wine,
- test kitchen,
- produce,
- ian knauer
