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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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Consider the Cheese Board Sandwich
When your fridge seems empty, look again. You might have a perfectly good cheese board sandwich in there.
Make This Fancy Mille-feuille With Three Ingredients
Impress your loved ones with a three-ingredient dessert that says, "I love you in the most efficient way possible."
How to Make a Lasagna Soup That Isn’t a Watery Mess
TikTok has questionable recommendations, but lasagna soup is something we can work with.
The Best Recipes Using Pancake Mix (Beyond Regular Old Pancakes)
Grab a mix and make yourself a fancy treat this Fat Tuesday.
Try These Classic Desserts for Fat Tuesday (and All the Other Fat Days)
Celebrate Mardi Gras with these traditional—and indulgent—desserts.
Celebrate Fat Tuesday With These Easy Semlor Buns
Swedish semlor buns are an indulgence fit for Fat Tuesday. Here's how to make them from scratch (or the lazy way).
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.
Make This Vegan French Onion Dip for the Big Game
This vegan chip dip is so satisfying, you'll never miss the dairy.
Bench the Super Bowl Sliders and Make These Mini Cheeseburger Skewers
This cheeseburger amuse-bouche ensures you'll have room to try all the snacks this Super Bowl.
Make a More Adventurous Pizza With One of These Alternative Sauces
Turns out, pizza has way more range than just changing up the toppings.
For Speed and Ease, Consider the Microwaved 'Baked' Brie
Baked brie doesn't have to be complicated. Actually, it doesn't even have to be baked.
This Is How Air Fryers Really Work
Don't let the confusing name fool you—these countertop convection ovens are pretty simple.
Yeah, You Can Totally Make Doughnuts Out of Bisquick
Readers asked, and it turns out Bisquick absolutely fits the bill as an easy doughnut mix.
You Should Be Freezing Your Leftover Tofu
Despite what the rumors say, it's actually better than okay to freeze your tofu.
It's Time Pickles Became a Common Pizza Topping
Marinated cukes are an ideal match for pizza, and they deserve a place in your pie topping rotation.
Tartiflette Is a Fancy French Cheese Dish Anyone Can Make
The name sounds elegant, but it's really just potatoes, pork, and cheese.
Use This Homemade Seasoning Mix for Better Popcorn
Make your own bespoke popcorn seasoning in seconds
The Best Way to Make a Truly Creamy Cream Sauce
You don't need more butter and cheese to thicken your cream sauce, try this trick instead.
Cozy Up With a Different Kind of Dumpling
Allow me to introduce you to your newest favorite comfort food.
Make These Berry Cheesecake Twists Out of Leftover Pie Crust
These little treats are the best thing to make when you've got pie crust to use up.