Katie Lenhardt
Location
Bay Area, California
School
Scottsdale Culinary Institute, New Mexico State University
Expertise
Global Cuisines And Pastries, Classic Cooking Techniques, Specialty Ingredients
- Katie catered events for celebrities, PGA tours, and former presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.
- She styled food for celebrity chefs, children's cookbooks, and a regional food magazine.
- Her favorite way of staying on top of culinary trends is by attending food shows in San Francisco, New York, Italy, and Greece.
Experience
Katie has amassed a depth of culinary knowledge throughout her 20-plus-year career in the food industry. In culinary school, she was trained in classic French cuisine, cooking techniques, pastry, restaurant management, and nutrition. She went on to couple her culinary education with her love of writing and research by studying journalism. During school, Katie was the associate editor of a southwestern food magazine, where she composed articles, developed recipes, and styled food for photo shoots. She also had the opportunity to further her knowledge of unique ingredients from global cuisines as a buyer and importer of specialty grocery goods. She worked as a freelance food writer, stylist, and recipe developer before she joined the team at Tasting Table in 2021, where she fully enjoys the opportunity to share her passion for all things culinary.
Education
Katie has an associate's degree in culinary arts from Scottsdale Culinary Institute and a bachelor's degree in journalism from New Mexico State University.
Tasting Table’s editorial coverage hails from a veteran group of writers and editors with expertise in their respective fields in the food and drink, hospitality, and agriculture industries. Outside experts are also consulted to help deliver factual, up-to-date information and original recipes.
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Stories By Katie Lenhardt
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Kerala-style curry is a spicy solution when you need to kick it up a notch with your eggs. Here's how you can prepare them with incredible flavor.
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An overflowing fridge is a chaotic commonality that Alton Brown decided to reveal. Here's the lowdown on how Alton Brown almost didn't show his to his fans.
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General Tso's chicken can become extra crispy with this unexpected addition to your recipe. Here's why you should try J. Kenji López-Alt's spin on a classic.
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According to celebrity chef Ina Garten, her favorite Hamptons Bakery is special as a result of one particular quality found in all of its products.
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St. Louis-based news anchor Michelle Li received a racist voice message after mentioning on air that she enjoyed eating dumplings on New Year's Day.
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Baked potatoes are a delicious, perennial favorite, but are underwhelming when underdone. Discover a game-changing tip for extraordinary baked potatoes.
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With a new push by the federal government for healthier food products, a new study shows that some food companies are falling short of product improvement.
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There are many varieties of honey available, but Melipona honey is particularly rare and healthy. What makes Melipona honey so special?
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Fall is well underway and the cooler temperatures mean it's time to use seasonal ingredients like apples, pears, and pumpkins in your cocktails.
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Store brands once purchased as budget savers have become go-tos as stores like Trader Joe's showed that it paid to step up their private-label product game.
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If you've ever been inspired to make a recipe from the back of a product, there's a reason for this. Here's why food brands go the extra mile.
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Mushrooms are the perfect base for a fall-inspired dish. Here's the rustic tart that uses fungi for the ultimate savory flavor.
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The health benefits of turmeric have been widely touted in recent years, but these benefits can be greatly aided with the help of black pepper. Here's why.
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Athletes and exercise enthusiasts have more options than ever, so what is the preferred sports drink?
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Your favorite sports team isn't the only one winning on game day. Here's how you can level up and put a spicy twist on your chili cheese fries.
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Cooling a bottle of wine is the trick to entertaining quickly. Here's Ina Garten's secret to efficiently chilling vino in a flash.
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Alongside the pandemic, grocery stores have begun employing dietitians in record numbers. Learn more about why this trend has taken off.
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During the pandemic, outdoor dining was a savior to struggling restaurants. Now, it might be here to stay. Here's how Chicago plans to extend outdoor dining.
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Mushrooms offer many textures and flavors that play well with many dishes, but how do you get the perfect grilled fungi? Here's a key step to follow.
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A number of recipe twists on grits have come about, including one from Miriam Hahn that promises an even creamier outcome.
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Crash Ina Garten's dinner date with her ever-popular partner, Jeffrey, and experience The Fulton with them via Garten's Instagram page.
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When you have a team of people waiting on you all day, you get to be picky with your meals. Here's what King Charles likes in his special 'breakfast box.'
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Despite the eternal debate over what makes a good salsa or how to use it, this popular condiment plays an important and diverse role in cuisines worldwide.
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Pumpkin is autumn's trademark flavor and can usually be found in everything from coffee to cakes. But, if you want a savory pumpkin dish here's a great hack.
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Many consumers have noticed a decrease in the prices of some goods and services with envy as their grocery bill stays at a budget-busting level.
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If you are prone to treating yourself like royalty when you sit down to dine, plan a menu fit for a queen by peeking into the daily diet of Queen Elizabeth.
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The latest round of a new highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has started appearing in California, Indiana, North Dakota, and Minnesota.