Ashley Altan
School
Mount Mary University
Expertise
Seasonal Mediterranean Recipes, No Fancy Equipment, Non-alcoholic Elixirs
- Ashley has won multiple prizes for her recipe development from companies such as Kikoman and Taste of Home's best innovative recipe.
- Her photography has earned her two awards: first place for best-featured photography and one silver award.
- Bizbize, the live Turkish news channel, featured her modern take on chocolate chip cookies, spaghetti, and meatballs.
Experience
Ashley is a food writer who lives on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, where she learned how to eat locally and seasonally, as well as how to preserve food when the season offers an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. She has experience writing for both print and the web. She has worked at Static Media since 2023 and is now a Tasting Table recipe developer. She specializes in writing about food and healthy meals, and virtually all of her dishes can be made at home with no special equipment.
Education
Ashley has a bachelor's degree in English, focusing on writing for new media.
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Stories By Ashley Altan
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Switch up your chicken routine with this Parmesan-crusted pan-fried chicken breast recipe.
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Tomatoes make a show-stopping vehicle for herby ground lamb, especially when served over a smooth tomato sauce for dipping with crusty bread.
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A creamier version of chicken and rice soup, this classic Greek dish is satisfying in every season.
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As if these Parmesan-crusted potatoes weren't show-stopping enough, they come with a creamy, lemony tahini-labneh sauce for dipping.
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Ground lamb combined with complementary herbs and spices makes a delicious little meat patty perfect for anything from a quick sandwich or alongside a salad.
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Freshen up your go-to baked chicken with Greek herbs and a creamy, zingy tzatziki sauce.
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Elevate your classic chicken tenders with well-seasoned breading and a sweet and tangy arrabbiata sauce.
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This spicy Chinese pepper steak recipe features tender flank steak in a rich, warming sauce.
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Learn how to make this classic Cuban dish that features fork-tender braised beef in a smooth tomato sauce with onions and peppers.
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These Middle Eastern-spiced beef shawarma bowls feature tender flank steak, an onion and parsley salad, and a fresh yogurt sauce.
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Learn how to make this easy and unique beef shank recipe for fork-tender meat with chopped veggies in broth.
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This hearty caldo de res recipe is loaded up with beef shank and lots of veggies for a filling meal your family will enjoy.
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Tahini does double duty in this recipe, serving as the backbone of both the marinade and delicious sauce.
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This chicken marinade is incredibly easy and gets its flavor from simple ingredients like lemon, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.