Daraisha Cosby
School
University Of Maryland
Expertise
Cuisine Connoisseur, Urban Gardener, Culinary Traveler
- A wine enthusiast, Daraisha loves wine-tasting and exploring new vintages.
- She's cultivated a vibrant backyard food forest of fresh produce.
- One of her favorite culinary destinations is Turkey, where she enjoys the traditional Turkish breakfast.
Experience
Daraisha began her career in media sales and account management at Radio-One, where she honed her skills in crafting impactful radio-ad scripts. She then expanded her expertise to storytelling for reality TV, working as a story producer for popular shows, Welcome Home Sweetie Pies and Funeral Boss. Her passion for lifestyle topics and digital marketing trends led her to create and manage her own successful blog, Power Stiletto, where she offers valuable insights and engages a growing audience. Currently, she leverages her diverse media experience & passion for culinary arts to contribute fresh and relevant content to Tasting Table, blending creativity with industry expertise.
Education
Daraisha holds a degree in Communications from the University of Maryland.
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Stories By Daraisha Cosby
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Round steak is an underrated and often overlooked cut of beef. But with the right techniques, it can be mouthwatering. Here is the absolute best way to cook it.
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Whether you like your yolks soft, medium, or hard, boiled eggs make for an easy, nutritious, and filling snack. Elevate their flavor with this simple trick.
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If you're craving a hot cocoa but prefer a colder drink, there's great news. You can whip up a delicious frozen hot chocolate with only three easy ingredients.
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Known for being humble and down-to-earth despite being part of the royal family, Princess Diana's favorite coffee drink reflects her approachable nature.
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Small, flavorful, and versatile, steak bites make for an excellent meal. And if you're pressed for time, the slow cooker is an easy, no-fuss way to make them.
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If you're looking for an easy dinner full of delightfully contrasting textures and flavors, it's time to roast figs and chicken together in the same pan.
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If you're after that perfect moist-but-crumbly coffee cake texture but need it sans gluten, whip up a blend of these two flavorful gluten-free flours.
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While delicious and comforting, sometimes pasta dishes can become a little rote. Elevate both flavor and texture with this simple, unexpected crunchy topping.
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You may know sumac as a seasoning for meats and fish, but you can shake it on just about anything for Middle Eastern-inspired flair - including fruit salad.
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Cornbread is often a perfect addition to a meal, but sometimes it's too dry to fully enjoy. Add zucchini to your recipe for a moist bread everyone loves.
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Turkey's culinary scene offers a feast for the senses at every meal, but it's at breakfast, or kahvalti, where Turkish cuisine truly shines.
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Here's a tip for adding a unique smoky spin to your pasta before it even gets cooked. Give it a try the next time you're in the mood for spaghetti.
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If you're looking to cut down on kitchen waste or just think there's got to be something you can do with those scallion scraps, this article is for you!