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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.
MORE BY Allie
Upgrade Your Leftover-Turkey Sandwich With Thai Curry Paste
Clear out your fridge and your sinuses with this Thai curry turkey sandwich recipe.
Make This Buffalo Turkey Pizza With Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
The most delicious way to use leftover turkey is to make it a pizza topping, of course.
These Are the Best Cyber Monday Deals on Stand Mixers
From mashing potatoes to kneading bread, the stand mixer is one appliance you'll never regret buying, especially at these discounts.
These Are the Best Cyber Monday Sales on Vitamix and Breville Blenders and Food Processors
These multi-tasking power appliances make holiday prep easier, they're great gifts, and they're on sale.
Allie's Christmas Pudding Chronicles: Steaming the Pud
Stir-up Sunday is here! Steaming a figgy pudding is easy; it's the wrapping that's a challenge.
The Quickest Way to Soften Butter Without a Microwave
Softening butter usually means planning hours ahead, or partially melting it in the microwave. Use this trick to gently soften butter fast.
‘Batch’ Your Cocktails for Holiday Hosting Success
Save yourself time, mess, and stress this holiday season by preparing large batches of party cocktails in advance.
These Are the Best Last-Minute Thanksgiving Potato Side Dishes
From three-ingredient classics to weirdo hot takes, these Thanksgiving potato sides dishes are sure to steal the show.
Make a Pull-apart Loaf With Canned Biscuit Dough
Have a lovely loaf of bread for Thanksgiving the easy way.
There's Still Time to Get Diestel's Smoked Turkey for Thanksgiving
Get this smoked turkey shipped to you for the easiest and most flavorful bird you've ever had.
Allie's Christmas Pudding Chronicles: Soaking the Fruit
Steaming a cake and setting it on fire five weeks later sounds so fun: What could possibly go wrong?
These Vitamix, Breville, and Ninja Blenders and Food Processors Are on Sale for Black Friday
These multi-tasking power appliances make holiday prep easier, they're great gifts, and they're on sale.
Air Fry a Pumpkin Pie for Thanksgiving
You can air fry your pumpkin pie to save time and space.
Steam Your Spuds for Quicker Mashed Potatoes
During Thanksgiving, every minute is precious. Steam, don't boil, for faster mashed potatoes.
Make This Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese With Cashew Sauce
Soaked cashews make up the base for this flavorful and easy vegan cheese sauce.
How to Make the Perfect Thanksgiving Pie
Soggy crusts, and soupy fruit fillings ruin pies. For Thanksgiving, we can do better.
It’s Official: These Are the Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Stretch out your (turkey) wings and try one of these not quite traditional Thanksgiving sides.
This Easy Cranberry Sauce Recipe Is Ripe for Riffing
Dry spices, aromatics, and extracts allow you to turn a simple cranberry sauce into something spectacular.
How to Make a Damn Good Gravy
Lumpless Thanksgiving gravy is an unsung hero of the table, and should be—it's only forgettable if it's perfect.
Simple Ways to ‘Vegan-ize’ Your Classic Thanksgiving Recipes
Many of your classic Thanksgiving dishes can become vegan using these simple ingredient swaps.