Leah Maroney
Location
Bolton, Connecticut
Expertise
Sourdough Baking, Buttercream Frosting, Perfect Risotto
- Leah studied modern Italian cuisine in Florence, Italy.
- She has discovered the perfect way to ripen avocados.
- Her pies range from thimble sized to sheet pan wide!
Experience
Leah started baking and cooking at age three. She was discouraged from attending culinary school and instead went on to gain a degree in Education. She found her way back to cooking through teaching cooking classes to her students. From there, she began recipe developing and food photography for About.com, which then became The Spruce Eats. Leah gained experience in a wide range of foods from vegan cheesesteaks to the perfect cheesecake. She began working in food photography for local restaurants and has loved combining her passions of teaching, food, and photography.
Education
Leah earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Special Education at Marist College.
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Stories By Leah Maroney
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With two cheeses melting between its layers of meat and marinara, these pepperoni pizza panini are simple and sauced-up, perfect for a quick lunch.
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Skip the restaurant for an at-home steak and fried rice meal. Feel free to try it with your favorite steak cut, a different protein, or even go surf and turf.
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This recipe offers both a foolproof guide to baking perfect sourdough and an intro to adding unique flavors to your loaf, as with the hot honey used here.
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You absolutely can make gnocchi from scratch in your kitchen. These pillowy potato dumplings get surrounded by a classic mix of tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
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These chicken cordon bleu-style French tacos aren't really tacos but rather a crispy, cheesy, and all-around delicious midpoint between paninis and burritos.
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A hearty take on the classic soup, this French onion pasta casserole is made more substantial with ground beef and orecchiette. It's also a one-pot dish.
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If you like jalapeño poppers in appetizer form, then you'll love this jalapeño popper white chicken chili, which is loaded with creamy, cheesy flavors.
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Cool and creamy dulce de leche cheesecake contrasts perfectly with crispy, sweet, deep-fried churro crust for a unique twist on two classic desserts.
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Homemade pretzels are a blank canvas for all manner of fillings and flavor pairings, and this version houses a cheesy spinach and artichoke dip in its dough.
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Give plain pumpkin pie a deep-dish upgrade with this thick, rich, and indulgent recipe, which comes topped off with a decadent caramel streusel.
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With its bright color and sweet-savory flavor, this beet ravioli -- which uses both the roots and greens of the beets -- is a perfect Valentine's Day entrée.
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With tender flaky layers of pastry wrapped around dark chocolate, these pain au chocolate are as tasty as the traditional version, but require much less work.
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All of the goodness of French onion soup translates to a hearty rice dish in this earthy recipe - pair this rice alongside steak or chicken for a balanced meal.
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Both elements of this recipe -- chipotle-marinated steak and chipotle butter -- are prepped in advance for easy, sub-15 minute preparation come mealtime.
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Winter is the season for warming, slow-cooked pot roasts, and this recipe infuses the hearty chunk of meat with bright herbs and sweet figs.
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These hearty sliders take the best parts of sloppy Joes and Philly cheesesteaks and combine them into the most delicious appetizer, lunch, or dinner.
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Marinated and basted in a savory soy-based sauce, roasted pork is the worthy star of this crowd-pleasing lo mein with noodles and vegetables.
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This glamorous and elegant lobster and mascarpone ravioli houses its rich filling in a homemade pasta dough and douses it in a creamy tomato sauce.
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Make your holiday gathering special with this cheesy, garlicky, pull-apart Christmas wreath appetizer. It's wonderfully festive and simple to throw together.
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Homemade ravioli filled with cheesy mushrooms is already delicious, but a creamy, spinach-and-bacon topping takes this recipe to the next level.
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This tamale recipe features beef that is braised in chipotle peppers for a spicy kick along with onions and garlic that melt into the gorgeous broth.
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Two Italian staples unite in this comfort meal. Crispy pancetta, silky egg yolks, and nutty pecorino Romano are the perfect flavorings for simple risotto.
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Leftover roast turkey on your hands? Use up your holiday leftovers, cranberry sauce included, in this quick and easy, sweet, and spicy sandwich.
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Vegan pumpkin spice marshmallows are perfect to float in your pumpkin spice latte, delicious in vegan desserts, and you can even roast them to make s'mores.
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These already-delicious quesadillas -- full of rich, roasted vegetables and melty cheese -- are further elevated by the deceptively simple hot honey sauce.
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These easy cherry cinnamon kolache pastries are little flavorful pillows of enriched dough filled with spicy cinnamon cream cheese and sweet-tart cherries.
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These sweet and savory turkey meatloaf muffins take classic Thanksgiving flavors and give them a fresh new vehicle for quick baking and easy sharing.