Nikki Munoz
School
University Of California Berkeley
Expertise
Local Restaurants, Cocktails, Food-related Pop Culture (eg "The Bear" Or "The Menu")
- Nikki is obsessed with trying new restaurants and can offer a recommendation on command.
- She has experience working in a restaurant and draws on that time in her journalism for Tasting Table.
- Nikki is an avid reader of many things — she likes contemporary fiction written by women authors, news and culture sites such as The Cut and the New Yorker, and even Wikipedia.
Experience
Nikki began her freelance career as a theater critic, writing for publications such as the LA Times and Stage Raw. From there, she began branching out to writing about film and television. In 2021, she landed at Looper, where she wrote about the latest and greatest in entertainment news. In 2023, she switched over to another Static site, Tasting Table, to explore the world of food writing.
Education
Nikki attended University of California, Berkeley, where she majored in English and minored in journalism. While there she studied both media and literature, taking classes on topics such as the sitcom, 1970s film and culture, and more. Nikki also spent two years writing for Berkeley's student-run newspaper, The Daily Californian, where she covered all subcategories of arts and entertainment, from podcasts to film/TV to books and more. She is currently getting her MFA in creative writing at Antioch University.
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Stories By Nikki Munoz
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Beef stroganoff is a classic dish - but unfortunately, it cannot be enjoyed by everyone. However, this vegan substitute makes it palatable for all.
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Just because you're eating leftovers doesn't mean that you need to eat the same meal again. It's easy to shake things up with a couple of extra ingredients.
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If you're looking for an easy chocolate dessert to make at home, this two-ingredient soufflé is for you. You may even have both ingredients in your kitchen.
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Toasting bread is often seen as a way to elevate a sandwich, but it's a move that can backfire if you're making those sandwiches for a picnic.
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Some cuts of lamb are better to slow-cook than others. To figure out which cuts are best suited to this cooking method, we spoke to an expert.
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If you are baking a breakfast pizza, you don't want to forget the key ingredient that holds the fruit and other toppings on your dish.
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Fans of Trader Joe's and interesting desserts are bound to be intrigued by this customizable frozen treat that combines cottage cheese with lemon curd.
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Even if you aren't a chocolate fan, you'll want to check out this list of fudge recipes. There's more than meets the eye when it comes to this classic treat.
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Take your orange juice to the next level with lemonade, and don't stop there. Add vodka for a boozy twist and don't forget herbs and a garnish for your drink.
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To make s'more cookies, follow this 3-ingredient recipe. And, if you want to upgrade it further, add a fourth element to upgrade the flavor.
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It's hard to improve on the sweet perfection of French toast, but combining it with another favorite treat, banana bread, can really upgrade this classic dish.
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If you want to freeze your quiche for later, make it in advance and throw it in the freezer. It will last there for months and reheating is a breeze.
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Want to give already-delicious cinnamon rolls an upgrade to make them even better? Here's how fruit jam can be the boost you, and your cinnamon rolls, need.
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Grilled cheese is a comforting staple that almost everyone loves, but it would be ludicrous to make enough grilled cheeses to feed a whole party, right? Wrong.
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If you love a good sweet-savory combination, you need to know about the ingredient that can take your homemade brownies to the next level.
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Instead of throwing bread away after it goes stale, avoid food waste by repurposing it into something fun and creative, like homemade pizza dough.
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Crème brûlée is often thought of as one of the fanciest desserts out there, but it's exceedingly simple to make a homemade version of it that satisfies.
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Even the simplest of cocktails still allow wiggle room for experimentation. Despite being just two ingredients, you can shake up the flavor of a screwdriver.
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If you plan to embark on a whiskey tasting, it's important to warm up your palate while keeping it neutral. An expert told us how to do it properly.
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Sliders are the perfect appetizer for big parties and small gatherings alike. And as these eight recipes prove, they are so much more than just mini burgers.
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People have been arguing about whether barbecue should have sauce for as long as we've had barbecue. We asked an expert to weigh in on how to order sauce.
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Making pizza dough from scratch can be both daunting and time-consuming. Luckily, there's an easy workaround - and all you need are canned crescent rolls.
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Essentially, we took all of the elements of a classic chicken cordon bleu and gave it the French taco treatment. Who doesn't love a food that's portable?
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A caramel apple is a treat like no other, but it's possible to take it to the next level by adding chocolate candy as a topping.
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Costco's new sugared orange rolls are already pretty tasty, but that doesn't mean you can't put a fun spin on things. Elevate them with these creative tips.
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Cake can be time-consuming to make and is often too sweet for daily enjoyment. This easy, two-ingredient, no-bake strawberry cloud cake solves those problems.
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Cayenne is known for its intense heat but may have some elements of fruity undertones, which also pair well with chocolate.