Location
San Francisco, California
Expertise
Healthy recipes, Cooking hacks, Kitchen design and improvement
- Luna is the founder of HealthyRecipes101.com, a platform that offers nutritionist-approved recipe ideas and meal plans.
- Luna co-authored a cookbook titled "Healthy Eating 101: 45 Effortless Recipes to Step up Your Diet Game" with Kelli McGrane, RDN.
- As an experienced chef herself, Luna is a trusted reviewer of kitchen utensils and appliances for ShouldIt, focusing on which tools and accessories will actually support home cooks in their culinary endeavors.
Experience
Luna is a writer and author who dedicates her career to empowering home cooks and making cooking accessible to everyone. Her insights on healthy eating and kitchen improvement have been featured in major publications like Forbes and Business Insider. She has also sponsored the Luna Regina Healthy Eating Scholarship for college students, an initiative that promotes healthy lifestyle choices among young adults. Luna has been a contributing writer to TastingTable since 2023. She enjoys researching and reporting on a wide variety of topics, including how to transform just a few simple ingredients into a delicious dish, maximizing the usage of your cooking appliances, and identifying hidden gem restaurants across the United States.
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.
We strive to publish knowledgeable, engaging articles to give readers the information they're looking for, whether that is the news of the day; cooking tips, tricks, and trends; or reviews and recommendations. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our team is constantly reviewing and updating articles as necessary. Click here for more information on our editorial process.
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 11 hours ago
Tomato soup is a classic, but this homemade version gets an upgrade in texture and flavor with a few additions used in our recipe. Try it here.
By Luna Regina 11 hours ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 21 hours ago
Grilled cheese sandwiches are a cozy staple perfect for the colder months, but there's one Italian cured meat that may work best with all that gooey cheese.
By Luna Regina 21 hours ago
Read More
-
Food History
By Luna Regina 1 day ago
What did cowboys enjoy for dessert on the open trail? Sometimes it was just as simple as this campfire dish crafted from sourdough and bacon grease.
By Luna Regina 1 day ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 1 day ago
Shepherd's pie is a traditional English dish, but that doesn't mean it can't get an upgrade from a little bit of a Japanese condiment.
By Luna Regina 1 day ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 2 days ago
Give your batch of potato salad a boost. There's a secret ingredient that can offer complex flavors and a bit of added texture to your dish.
By Luna Regina 2 days ago
Read More
-
World Cuisines
By Luna Regina 2 days ago
While you may be a regular eater of fried, boiled, mashed, and baked potatoes, you probably haven't tried these Danish tatties that have a surprising taste.
By Luna Regina 2 days ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 3 days ago
If the idea of rice as a protein accompaniment seems dull, take a few hints from this old-school Southern side dish that adds creamy, buttery flavor.
By Luna Regina 3 days ago
Read More
-
Cook
By Luna Regina 3 days ago
Not only is this sandwich filling a cheaper option than deli meat, it's nutritious and doesn't contain the preservatives that processed meats do.
By Luna Regina 3 days ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 4 days ago
Ground beef makes a classic, hearty lasagna, but try swapping in this meat alternative that upgrades the dish and makes it even more delicious.
By Luna Regina 4 days ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 4 days ago
Baked potatoes are a dinner staple on their own, but they can get a bit redundant — that is, until you start drizzling this dressing on them.
By Luna Regina 4 days ago
Read More
-
Design & Decor
By Luna Regina 4 days ago
Sometimes stainless steel just doesn't fit the aesthetic of granite countertops. Luckily, there's a better sink material that complements them perfectly.
By Luna Regina 4 days ago
Read More
-
Cocktails and Spirits
By Luna Regina 2 days ago
Experts explain how apple cider adds a touch of sweetness to a classic old fashioned, giving it an easy fall-inspired twist.
By Luna Regina 2 days ago
Read More
-
World Cuisines
By Luna Regina 6 days ago
You may think the traditional beef stew is as good as it's going to get. And yet, one French dish begs to differ.
By Luna Regina 6 days ago
Read More
-
Cook
By Luna Regina 7 days ago
Yet another case for why its important to stock your pantry with a variety of canned ingredients, this one will help you make a quick and hearty burrito dinner.
By Luna Regina 7 days ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 8 days ago
This easy, customizable, creamy dessert idea is deliciously simple and enhances the best of fall flavors with a little bit of fruity sweetness.
By Luna Regina 8 days ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 9 days ago
This citrusy and herby topping is the perfect addition to almost every sheet pan dinner out there, and will truly enhance all kinds of savory flavors.
By Luna Regina 9 days ago
Read More
-
News
By Luna Regina 9 days ago
U.S. has long been the world's leading beef producer. However, according to stats from 2025, another country has surpassed the U.S. to take the top spot.
By Luna Regina 9 days ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 11 days ago
In your breakfast sandwich, this ingredient is more than enough to be a game-changer.
By Luna Regina 11 days ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 12 days ago
Whether you're slow-cooking it from scratch or using up leftovers, this barbecue favorite gives your next batch of comfort food a smoky, savory upgrade.
By Luna Regina 12 days ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 12 days ago
The next time you make hot dogs, ditch the ketchup and the mustard for this complex, flavorful, and internationally inspired condiment.
By Luna Regina 12 days ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 14 days ago
The next time you make a simple-yet-satisfying tomato sandwich at home, swap one of the ingredients to make it even more Southern.
By Luna Regina 14 days ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 15 days ago
This flavor-filled and tangy addition to potato salad brings a whole host of possible variations for a delicious alternative to the standard side dish.
By Luna Regina 15 days ago
Read More
-
Fast Food
By Luna Regina 16 days ago
If you've tried both Popeyes and KFC chicken, you may well have a favorite. Here are the key differences between the two chains' main offering.
By Luna Regina 16 days ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 16 days ago
Looking to amp up your go-to cheeseburger recipe? Rethink how you build your burger by using canned biscuits as a base for flavorful reinvention.
By Luna Regina 16 days ago
Read More
-
Food Facts
By Luna Regina 17 days ago
Frozen hamburger patties can contain beef from more parts of the cow than you might expect, and the label can reveal clues about what's inside.
By Luna Regina 17 days ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 17 days ago
It's important for your fried chicken to be tender and juicy, but it's the crispiness that makes it great. For serious crunch, try coating it with this cereal.
By Luna Regina 17 days ago
Read More
-
Cooking Tips
By Luna Regina 17 days ago
If you're sick and tired of plain old grits, you can elevate this classic breakfast recipe by adding a Mexican staple that will liven up the flavor.
By Luna Regina 17 days ago
Read More