J. Henley
Location
Greenville, South Carolina
School
Western Colorado University
Expertise
Baking Techniques, Cooking For Crowds, Southern Recipes
- Jennifer's fondness for school food led to creating innovative and healthy recipes for colleges and private schools in South Carolina.
- She earned a journalism degree as a pastry chef's assistant in Gunnison, Colorado, where she learned to laminate croissants by hand, decorate pastries and cakes, and shape thousands of bagels in a high-altitude setting.
- Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Jennifer grew up around a big family full of seasoned cooks who taught her the art of growing vegetables and preparing classic Southern recipes for large groups of family and friends.
Experience
Jennifer has been a freelance writer since 2003 and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2004 for an essay about her life as a chef's wife. She was the managing editor of an alt-weekly in Huntsville, Alabama, before reporting for and editing newspapers in South and North Carolina. Adding food writing to her resume was an easy transition since she's worked in professional kitchens for most of her career. Jennifer has written about food politics for Civil Eats and contributed recipe tutorials for WonderHowTo and Bham Now. In 2014, she founded the food and lifestyle blog Radiclet. She currently freelances as a digital content creator.
Education
Jennifer has a bachelor's degree in journalism and English from Western Colorado University.
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Stories By J. Henley
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Seared ahi tuna is a delectable dish that's stood the test of time well. Gordon Ramsay's tip for the dish ensures your sesame seed coating won't come unstuck.
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Pork, beef, and chicken all go great with a healthy dose of barbecue sauce, but it shouldn't be applied the same way at the same time with each type.
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Lamb chops aren't enjoyed as often in the U.S. as they are in other parts of the world, and there are common mistakes that you should look out for.
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If a Cuban sandwich seems easy to slap together, think again. If you want to put one together at home, you should follow our expert's filling and assembly tips.
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There are so many ways to stay cool with an icy beverage, it's no wonder adding coffee creamer to soda is more than a trend.
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If you want the veggies that you make at home to taste just as good as Chinese takeout veggies, combine oyster sauce, garlic, mushrooms and ginger.
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There's no wrong recipe to choose when learning to perfect pork belly at home, but for a pork belly experience like no other, try a pork belly confit.
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We all know that beef and red wine pair comfortably together like old friends, but what grape variety balances best with a prime rib cut? We asked an expert.
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Pitmaster extraordinaire Aaron Franklin offers his best tips for time management, especially when you're smoking two different kinds of meat.
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Foie gras can be served with fruit in a number of ways. According to acclaimed chef Ryan Ratino, these are the best fruits to pair with your foie gras.
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The bourbon works double time in store-brought frosting. It adds complementary flavors while amping up the ones already there.
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Bourbon bean vanilla paste is creamier and almost as concentrated as scraping vanilla beans yourself, and a jar of it isn't terribly expensive.
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Texas Roadhouse is a beef lover's dream. The popular chain serves various cuts of this type of beef at all of their locations.
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Besides being a good food steward by using up all the leftovers in your refrigerator, cured meats add a salty and deeply flavorful component to any pasta salad.
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Versatile zucchinis work in many savory and sweet recipes, bringing both moisture and nutrients to the table. Adding them to oatmeal cookies makes total sense.
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Fried shrimp is sweet, nutritious, and delicious, but can be messy to prepare, so follow our essential tip on which kind to buy to avoid any difficulties.
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To give your next batch of mashed sweet potatoes a twist, add a little bourbon. This smoky, caramelly spirit works well in both savory and sweet applications.
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The grill is the perfect platform for making stuffed poblano peppers. Learn how to best utilize the heat, blister the skins, and more.
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You don't need to stress yourself out while ensuring the sauce of your crawfish etouffee has the right texture -- all it takes is adjusting the amount of flour.
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Bourbon is usually considered the go-to spirit for warming pumpkin-spiced cocktails, but we recommend using Cognac, brandy, or dark rum instead.
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Add asparagus to the mix, either diced or pulsed in a food processor for a delightfully different alternative to tomatoes.
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There are few greater pleasures than a loaf of warm, fresh-baked bread. To get you started we look at both pâte fermentée and sourdough starters.
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As the fish lightly simmers in a buttery, fragrant bath for about 20 minutes, it acquires a velvety richness that tastes divine and looks that way too.
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Fried peaches are not only caramelized to sweet perfection, but also include a rich, flavorful sauce. This makes them the perfect ice cream topping.
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The southern U.S. might be known for watermelon, but one Southern city grows so much of it that it has earned the title of "Watermelon Capital of the World."
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Tuna steaks are certainly delicious, but the rest of this coveted fish is also worth eating. Try grilling up a tuna collar for a gourmet dish that feeds many.
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A pot of beans might not sound exciting - but there's a way to change that. Get creative with aromatics like herbs, spices, and vegetables to liven things up.