Courtney Omell - Tasting Table

Location

Pennsylvania, USA

School

Grand Valley State University

Expertise

Easy Recipes, Cooking Tips, Cookware Reviews

Courtney is an avid home cook and freelance writer with expertise in recipe creation, cooking tips, and cookware guides.
She is the creator of the blog Court's House, which started in 2012, where she writes about family-friendly recipes, parenting, and home renovation.
When she's not writing about food, you can find her sipping a new wine and researching the best foods to pair it with.

Experience

Courtney has been creating content for the past 10 years. Before becoming a food writer, she worked in marketing, social media, and content management. Her original recipes, cookware reviews, and shopping guides have been featured on popular websites and blogs. She is always up to try new recipes, loves to find easy shortcuts for busy home cooks, and cooks best with a glass of wine in her hand.

Education

Courtney earned her B.A. in Advertising and Public Relations from Grand Valley State University, located near Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Stories By Courtney Omell

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10 Ways To Add More Flavor To Mushrooms

Here are all of our favorite ways to enhance the umami mushroom flavors in your favorite recipes.
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The 9 Absolute Best Cream Of Tartar Substitutes

While cream of tartar is handy in a kitchen, sometimes a substitute is needed. What a list of the best, read on in-depth guide to learn more.
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The Biggest Mistakes Everyone Makes With Fruit Cobbler

Cobblers are a delicious treat and extremely easy to prepare, but there are plenty of mistakes to avoid when whipping up this fruity dessert.
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Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips By Courtney Omell

13 Biggest Mistakes Everyone Makes With Pot Roast

Pot roast qualifies as a "set it and forget it" dish, but do you know all the ways you could be making it better? Get the most from your food with these tips.
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Ingredients That Will Seriously Upgrade Your Sausage Gravy

Sausage gravy is a key breakfast sauce to master. These ingredients will help you take it to the next level. Bring on the biscuits, toast, eggs, and home fries.
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Storage and Preservation Tips

Storage and Preservation Tips By Courtney Omell

The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Defrosting Meat

There are no shortcuts to defrosting meat, unless you're interested in a quick trip to meeting food-borne illnesses. Here are some common mistakes to avoid.
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Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips By Courtney Omell

12 Mistakes You Need To Avoid With Mac And Cheese

If you think whipping up mac and cheese is easy to do, you might be making common mistakes. Create the best comfort dish you can by avoiding these blunders.
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Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips By Courtney Omell

The Absolute Best Cuts Of Meat For Stir-Fry

Stir-fry is an easy way to have a quick and nutritious meal for dinner. These cuts of meat take your recipe to the next level, and add a dash of excitement.
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The Absolute Best Uses For Your Griddle

While many people associate griddles with preparing pancakes, these powerhouse cookers can handle just about anything from steaks and stir-frys to quesadillas.
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