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Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and Baking Arts. Allie worked professionally as a private chef for over a decade, honing her craft in New York at places like Balthazar, Bien Cuit, The Chocolate Room, Billy’s Bakery, and Whole Foods. She spent evenings as a chef instructor, and also earned a master’s degree at Hunter College for teaching English. Allie’s YouTube channel, Thainybites, features recipes and baking tricks. She lives in Brooklyn, NY.
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Baking Soda Is the Key to Perfectly Browned Ground Beef
This tiny addition can result in more flavorful, juicy browned meat.
Expand Your Palate With 'The Simple Art of Rice'
You think rice is plain? You might need this book.
13 Romantic but Budget-Friendly Meals
This Valentine's Day, you can have rizz and save money too.
This Is the Best Way to Save Leftover Champagne
Sometimes a dedicated tool is better than any hack.
I Made the Perfect Boiled Egg, According to Science
This cooking method makes you answer the question: What lengths would you go to for the perfect egg?
This Shopping List Always Saves Me Money at the Grocery Store
Choose items that last longer and can be split among several meals.
Your Game Day Snacks Need to Include Air-Fried Cheese in a Blanket
Season them with garlic salt and you've got a quick and easy snack that's perfect for entertaining.
Seven of My Favorite Money-Saving Meals
As grocery prices soar, make sure your money goes as far as possible with these recipes.
‘Table for Two’ Encourages You to Pause to Enjoy the Romance of Food
This cookbook reminds you to slow down and enjoy a meal with someone you love.
25 of My Favorite Dessert Recipes That Don’t Use (Increasingly Expensive) Eggs
Explore a whole world of delicious desserts that never needed eggs in the first place.
Five Asian Sauces That Make Everything Taste Better
You could throw away every condiment in my fridge except these five bottles and I wouldn't even notice.
My Favorite French Onion Soup Recipe Doesn't Require Babysitting
A Dutch oven allows the onions to caramelize over time and with less risk of scorching.
Nine of the Best Valentine’s Day Dates That Aren’t Eating at a Restaurant
Leave crowds and inflated prices behind and opt for one of these special ways to celebrate your love.
Fried Cheese Is My New Favorite (Cheaper) Protein
With grocery prices climbing, blocks of fry-able cheese make a convincing main protein.
The Best Game Day Snacks You Can Make in the Air Fryer
This snack lineup cooks fast and requires little in the way of prep.
I Can’t Get Enough of This One-Pot Crispy Chicken and Rice Dish
Get all your fruits, meats, veggies and carbs in this stellar one-pot Dutch oven recipe.
How I Learned That I Don't Need a Carving Knife (and What I Use Instead)
There's probably another knife in your kitchen that can get the job done.
'Miette' Is a Cookbook for Folks Who Enjoy Baking for Others
If you like sending cookies to friends, baking for colleagues, or giving gifts "just because," then this is a cookbook for you.
This Is Actually the Best Way to Reheat Fries
The air fryer holds the secret to quickly reheating and restoring your fries to their former glory.
How to Cook Rice Noodles So They Don’t Get Mushy
Never eat another bloated, textureless noodle.