Staff Writer
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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Pudding for One Is the Solution to the Problem of Leftover Coconut Milk
Put an end to being haunted by that leftover half can in the back of the fridge.
When and How to Strain Your Dishes
There's a difference between straining as part of a recipe and straining to save a recipe.
Are You Ready for Skin Contact White Wine?
Also called orange wine, (but involving no oranges) there's one out there for you.
Your Tacos Need Structural Support
This simple trick will keep tacos from falling over. (It's not an upside-down muffin pan.)
Cook Veggies Faster With a Pinch of This
This ingredient makes creamy vegetable soups or ultra-crispy roasted potatoes in record time.
Cereal Milk Pie Has Entered the Chat
Even if you're a monster who doesn't like pie, you'll like the pudding part.
Your Next Hot Dog Deserves a Bánh Mì Treatment
Ketchup and mustard can take a hike—pickle some carrots and daikon instead.
Eat This Ultra-Creamy Baba Ganoush Dip With Everything
Baba ganoush is the new hot sauce. But, also, you should try this dip with hot sauce.
Make Dirty Eggs With Olive Juice
Jars of olive brine are for martinis and for eggs. Having them at the same time is up to you.
This Italian Semolina Cheesecake Is Shockingly Low Maintenance
Migliaccio is for when you want nothing to do with a water bath.
Your Veggies Can Take a Tip From Steak
Vegetables treated like steak? What's next? Dogs and cats living together?
Elevate the Humble Boiled Egg With Flavorful Dips
Because you deserve more than a wet Ziploc bag with two boiled eggs surfing around.
Make These Oat Pancakes for a Hearty Breakfast
For a stack that can stand up to a bucket of syrup and fresh fruit, these are the hot cakes you need.
You Should Be Adding Cheese to Your Cocktails
From salty flakes of Parmesan to subtle aromatics of blue cheese, raise your glass to finding more ways to consume cheese.
Make Yourself a Stroopwafel ‘Choco Taco’
I filled my stroopwafel Choco Taco with coffee ice cream (because no one’s the boss of me).
Can This TikTok Hack Make Your Cinnamon Rolls Taste Like Cinnabon?
Did you think cinnamon rolls were indulgent? Try them with heavy cream.
You Should Make This No-churn Pop-Tart Ice Cream
Frozen Pop-Tarts bring us one step closer to the ice cream.
You Are Not Eating Enough Mini Meatballs
You can improve any savory dish by throwing in some baby meatballs.
Frozen Prunes Are Amazing, Actually
Prunes, prunes, they don't quit. The more you eat, the more you... Listen, they taste good, just trust me.