Lindsay D. Mattison
School
University Of Tennessee Knoxville, Universidad De Granada, Cascade Culinary Institute
Expertise
Recipe Development, Ingredient & Product Testing, Seasonal Cooking
- Lindsay is the co-author of the cookbook "My Mother's Ayurvedic Kitchen," a book that teaches the importance of sustainable cooking based on your geographic location.
- In addition to developing recipes and writing about food, Lindsay is a seasoned product tester and has tested more than 40 charcoal, gas, and electric grills, along with smokers, outdoor pizza ovens, and other kitchen and cooking equipment.
- Before she was a writer, Lindsay attended culinary school and was the executive chef of a farm-to-table restaurant. She's passionate about using local, seasonal ingredients and uses her experiences to help others learn to cook delicious meals across various cuisines based on ingredients and flavors.
Experience
Lindsay is a professional chef, recipe developer, and writer. After years of working in restaurant kitchens, she turned to writing to share her skills and experience with home cooks and food enthusiasts. She's passionate about using local, organic ingredients and loves to teach others how to incorporate seasonal food into their diet. Lindsay still cooks professionally for pop-up events, and she has written for several publications, including Reviewed (a USA Today Company), Taste of Home, Wide Open Eats, and SkinnyMs.
Education
Lindsay has a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and a certificate of completion in Culinary Arts with a focus in Sustainable Food Systems from Cascade Culinary Institute in Bend, Oregon.
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Stories By Lindsay D. Mattison
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Fresh out of browning sauce? These substitutes will bring the color and pack the full flavor punch you're looking for, and you might already have them on hand.
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Achieving the perfect grilled pizza requires a little practice, but it's easy to avoid disappointing results if you avoid a few common mistakes.
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If you're looking for the best coffee in Portland, this is for you. From espresso to custom drinks, we've ranked the best cafes so you don't have to.
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We love Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken, and this hack - with the help of another popular frozen TJ's item - sounded too tasty for us not to try.
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One of the things we love most about the Portland dining scene is its wide array of culinary offerings. These are the best of the best food spots in town.
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The HexClad hybrid pan is a favorite of Gordon Ramsay and Oprah Winfrey. We put it to the test and were impressed by the results.
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From butter to chili crisp, we tested 10 different methods to cook fried eggs and came up with a clear winner -- and several delicious runners-up.
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Milk Bar cookies blow us away in-store in person, but do they stand up to the ready-to-bake at-home test? Here's everything you need to know about them.
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Portland may not be known for it's own regional speciality of pizza, but that doesn't mean the town is a lightweight. Here are the tasties pies across the city.
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Oregon is home to some of the best breweries in the country. From IPAs to barrel-aged stouts, these are the best craft beers you'll find across the state.
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No one likes leftover avocado that's gotten too brown, so we tried several different storage methods to see which one kept the color and texture best.
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Truffle fries in a decadent chocolate bar? That's what Chef Thomas Keller's chocolate company is now offering, and we tried it to see if it's worth the price.
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Chai is an important part of daily life in India, and while it may seem like just a simple drink, there's plenty to know about this important beverage.
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The viral trend of bringing together salty, tangy feta with sweet chocolate cookies seems like a bridge too far - so, of course, we had to try it.
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Girl Scout cookies are delicious straight from the box, but some claim they're even better after chilling in the fridge. We put that theory to the test.
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People usually have strong opinions about which Girl Scouts cookie is the best, so we decided to put them to the test to do an official ranking of the cookies.
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Pure vanilla extract costs more than its imitation, and we put both to the test to decide what's better for your beverages, baked goods, and more.
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Milk and eggs are popular additions to scrambled eggs, but do they actually make them better? We tested both ingredients in our scramble to find out.
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Few spreads are a sublimely decadent as cookie butter. You can't go wrong with the jars from Trader Joe's and Lotus, but one brand is clearly best.
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National Chili Day is a holiday we can get behind, and there's no better way to celebrate than to whip up a batch of homemade chili with beer in it.
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We cooked up and taste-tested carrot and coconut bacon to determine which plant-based alternative is better suited to replace the standard cured pork strips.
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If you're having trouble peeling hard-boiled eggs, we've cracked the code. These simple hacks will ensure your whites stay intact and pockmark-free.
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Canned corn isn't as glamorous as grilled cob, but that doesn't mean it can't taste as good. It just needs a nudge in the right direction with some ingredients.
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Next time you're in the mood for a doughnut, you may want to think twice about traveling to Krispy Kreme if there's a Starbucks nearby.
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From hearty corned beef hash to creamy milkshakes, diner food just hits the spot. To learn why it tastes so much better than at home, read on.
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Ramen's rise in popularity has created a multitude of variations. We're here to demystify the different types of Japenese ramen you'll want to know.
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Butter may be the default for a grilled cheese but don't discount mayonnaise. We tried both to determine which spread works best for the classic sandwich.