Stephanie Friedman
School
New York University, University Of California Irvine
Expertise
Italian Food, Coffee Shops, Seasonal Food Items
- Stephanie loves whipping up recipes from Harry Potter cookbooks, and taking trips to Universal Studios to get her hands on an ice-cold glass of Butterbeer.
- She was a member of the Yelp Elite Squad in 2021 and 2022, where she wrote a plethora of passionate food reviews and attended foodie events across New York City.
- As a result of many childhood trips to Italy, she developed a love for learning about authentic Italian food.
Experience
Stephanie is a freelance writer with more than four years of professional writing and editing experience. She has been writing about food since she created her own newspaper with a column for restaurant reviews as a child, and had a baking blog as a teenager. While her primary focus now is food journalism, she has also been published in medical journals for articles about dermatology, written features for Skincare Anarchy's magazine, and worked as a content writer for a skincare brand. In her free time, Stephanie loves perusing farmer's markets, coffee shops, and Trader Joe's.
Education
Stephanie holds a Certificate in Journalism and Newswriting from New York University, where she honed her journalism skills by writing news stories, profiles, and features. She also has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California Irvine, where she held internships in communications and public relations.
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Stories By Stephanie Friedman
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Although they have some sweetness, raspberries are almost equally tart, so they'll bring the perfect balance of sugary and tangy flavors to BBQ.
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Forming arancini, or Italian stuffed rice balls, can appear a difficult task. A pro chef tells us how pre-cooking the filling makes this dish easier.
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Ina Garten and her husband are thought of as an ideal couple, but their relationship wasn't always perfect. They were once separated, as revealed in her memoir.
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Even if you want to opt for meat stuffing, there are plenty of options to choose from. But which is the best? A combination of three.
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There are many cuts of steak available, and some are better for certain preparation styles than others. For steak Diane, filet mignon is ideal.
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Bistro steak is similar to filet mignon and a bit more affordable. We turned to chef K.C. Gulbro for his best tips on how to get the most out of this cut.
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We love slathering burgers with romesco sauce, barbecue sauce, and flavored mayos, but there's no reason you have to stick to sauces.
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While you may think that chocolate should always stay firmly in the dessert category, it can also take your condiment to a whole new level.
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Bone-in pork chops hold tremendous potential but are easy to mess up. An expert recommends cooking them sous vide style to ensure juicy results.
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Chances are good that you're familiar with beef skirt steak, but did you know there's a similar cut of meat that comes from a pig? Chef Rich Parente explains.
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If you're a carbonara fan but want to make this dish feel a little more like breakfast, you just need to add one key ingredient.
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Instead of their potato-based counterparts, you can try snacking on plantain chips and dunk them in a wide range of dips, depending on your preferences.
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Whether beef or pork, ribs are tricky to get just right. That's why we reached out to an expert to learn what to consider for perfectly cooked ribs.
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Streusel is easier to make than you might expect. You can make from a few staple ingredients, or you simply combine boxed cake mix with butter.
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If you're a seriously big fan of the Starbucks pumpkin spice latte, we can see why you might want a seriously big version of it, but don't get your hopes up.
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You've probably sampled many pumpkin-spice flavored baked goods, but how many pumpkin-shaped treats have you had? They're easier to make than you might think.
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Of all of the numerous protein sources that you might consider throwing on the grill, escargot probably doesn't come to mind, but maybe it should.
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If you're specifically looking to amp up your latte with a deliciously rich and cloud-like froth, you'll want to go with this type of ingredient.
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Fresh sardines are a world apart from canned sardines in taste, but the preparation method is still key. Our expert recommends using the air fryer.
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If you think that pillowy dinner rolls are delicious on their own you're not wrong, but there's a way to make them even better with salad dressing.
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It hasn't always been all sunshine and roses for Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte, as its ingredients were a subject of controversy when it debuted in 2003.
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There's not much required to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, but there are a few dos and don'ts that can take it from a good sandwich to a great one.
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Canned fish burgers are great for a quick and delicious meal, but have you had trouble keeping them intact? Chef Charlotte Langley weighs in on the best fix.
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To figure out which canned fish varieties you should reach for first, we turned to Chef Charlotte Langley, President and Founder of Langley Foods.
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If you head to Trader Joe's, you'll find a limited-time offering at the grocery store that will elevate your caprese salad from basic to restaurant-level.
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If the regular Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino is a little too basic for you, you'll want to try the secret menu Pumpkin Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino instead.
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The Starbucks fall 2024 menu has plenty to offer, but you might not realize that there are two new drinks that can only be ordered through the mobile app.