Emily Boyette
School
North Carolina State University
Expertise
Kitchen Tips & Tricks, Recipe Development, Ingredient Swaps
- Emily recognized her passion for writing when she created her own food column within the features section of her college newspaper, The Technician.
- As a former Food Network editor in New York City, Emily has had the opportunity to attend many press events, such as Kinder Bueno and Reese's, along with menu tastings at fine dining restaurants.
- When she's not working, she loves developing both sweet and savory recipes to film for her Instagram and TikTok page @howcookingworks.
Experience
After college graduation, Emily worked as a line cook for three years in fine dining restaurants, where she once cooked for Reese Witherspoon and Steve Martin. Upon venturing into the food media world, she also worked as a head baker for two years. She has now published work for dozens of online and print publications, ranging from Food.com and Eat This Not That, to Food Network and Allrecipes. After living in New York City for three years, she relocated to North Carolina as a Food Editor for First for Women, Women's World, and Celebrate magazines, and freelance writer specializing in culinary techniques, food trends, and more.
Education
Emily has a bachelor's degree in Agriculture Business Management from North Carolina State University.
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Stories By Emily Boyette
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If you're in the middle of a recipe that requires some salty soy sauce and you don't have enough or simply don't have any at all, we've got a solution for you.
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If you tend to keep fresh fruit on display in a large bowl in your kitchen, the type of bowl you pick out might matter more than you realize.
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What is your food processor's dough blade is good for? Well, honestly, not much. We're exploring this tool's dubious merits and some better options.
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Instead of making your own batter from scratch, use a box of cake mix instead. It's that simple, and this version saves you money.
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While there are many tricks out there to get your grill as non-stick as possible, like coating your meat with oil, salmon still tends to stick like glue.
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If you use the same plate for raw and cooked meat you run this risk of cross-contamination, which can cause sickness.
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Baked potatoes yield delicious results, but they seem to take forever to cook. If you're looking to cut that time in half, we've got just the tip.
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There's one spice in particular that will not only add that extra oomph to your next batch of egg salad but will also dye it a slightly more vibrant hue.
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Whipping up a big batch of soup turns into make-ahead magic and future meals have never been easier. But how efficiently you store it can impact the outcome.
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If you've ever struggled when flipping your fried eggs, it could be the spatula you're using -- here's what you need to make the perfect fried eggs.
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Here's a helpful tip on how to make sure your home-made burger patties are perfectly shaped and portioned -- by using a surprising item found in the kitchen.
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Garlic aioli can be a savory addition to many dishes, but chef Daniel Boulud goes the extra mile with a garlic poaching method that adds an extra twang to it.
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Learn the secrets of temperature control to keep your Hollandaise sauce silky smooth and ready to serve, avoiding chilling and/or reheating mishaps.
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When it comes to serving up deliciousness around the holidays or during dinner parties, larger cuts of meat are typically on the menu, ready for the spotlight.
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Whether you're hosting a party or simply have a craving for burgers, sliders are a wonderful option. However, it's important to pick the right type of buns.
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The secret to achieving crispy homemade tortilla chips is all about keeping the frying oil exactly where you want it. See how best to do this.
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Depending on how jammy you prefer egg yolks, you can perform an eight, nine, or 10-minute boiled egg technique to ensure the yolks are cooked to your liking.
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The liquid you boil veggies in is ordinarily thrown out, but it contains all types of flavor and nutrients. So before you throw it out, do this instead.
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By incorporating baking powder into your scramble, you're actually inflating your eggs with carbon dioxide, which yields light and fluffy results.
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Browned butter's nuttiness and caramel-like flavor plays well with most varieties of vinegar and mustard, which makes it perfect for salad dressing.
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With the help of a few extra ingredients and a blender, you can give leftover dips a second life instead of throwing them in the trash.
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While freezing your meat in the packaging it came in is normal and definitely acceptable, during the freezing process, frost collects in the package.
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Struggling to use up your salad kits before they go bad? Here's a creative way to keep that lettuce, spinach, arugula, and more from going to waste.
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Making a panini elevates your sandwich game and making it extra crispy can turn a good panini into an amazing panini. Here are some tips to help.
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Roasting your lemons unleashes natural sweetness, caramelizes sugars, and adds a smoky twist for an epic flavor bomb. See how to get next level lemonade!
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Vinegar is a versatile ingredient that works in lots of dishes, that's why vinegar in powder form is the overlooked ingredient your pantry is missing.
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When comparing the preparation of white meat versus dark meat chicken, the texture is a night and day difference. Here's how to properly cook the former.