Joy (she/her) is the Assistant Food Editor on the food team, where she develops and tests recipes to ensure both deliciousness and accuracy before they appear in titles like Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Woman’s Day, Prevention, and Country Living. After graduating from UChicago with a major in political science, she made the (best) decision to pursue her passion for food by enrolling in pastry school and working at her dream NYC restaurant, Gramercy Tavern. Before joining the GH team, Joy assisted on cookbook and editorial shoots, ran an Instagram micro bakery, and worked as a freelance writer and developer with bylines appearing in Eater, Food52, Simply Recipes, Food Network, and more. Joy has a special place in her heart for croissants and tiramisu, and is always on the hunt for the next cafe to explore in the city (a journey that never ends!).
This Basic Nut Butter Recipe Is So Easy, You’ll Never Buy PB Again
Blend in extras for a spread you’ll want to drizzle, spoon, and swirl into everything.

It’s easier than you think to make nut butter. Master this basic formula, and you'll never have to eat store-bought again.
- Yields:
- 1 c.
- Total Time:
- 25 mins
Ingredients
- 2 c.
raw unsalted shelled nuts
- 1/4 tsp.
kosher salt
- 1 tsp.
avocado oil, as needed
Directions
1. Spread nuts on rimmed baking sheet; bake at 350°F until toasted and fragrant, about 10 min.
2. Transfer nuts to a dry food processor and process, scraping down sides occasionally, until nuts turn into smooth paste, 4 to 10 min. (Timing will vary based on type of nuts and your specific food processor.)
3. Add salt and flavor boosters and process until smooth. If butter is too thick, add oil 1 tsp. at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Store nut butters in jar or airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

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