Karen Hart
Expertise
Cooking Tips & Tricks, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Comfort Foods
- Karen joined the Tasting Table news team in 2022.
- She has written dozens of articles for the food site, but her favorite article so far is "The Bourbon Brand Ulysses S. Grant May Have Drunk By The Glassful."
- Karen is currently cooking her way through Nigella Lawson's "Nigella Bites."
Experience
Karen has worked as a professional writer for over two decades, most recently for Tasting Table and Mashed. She freelanced for the Washington Post, writing for its retired Sunday Source, as well as the D.C. Examiner. When she isn't trying the newest ice cream spot in town with her kids, she is watching Premier League Soccer.
Education
Karen has a B.A. in English Literature.
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Stories By Karen Hart
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You may have heard that boiling your spoons in water can help eliminate these smells, but before you put this cleaning hack to the test, stop.
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No one wants a soggy crust; it can ruin the whole chicken pot pie experience. That's why we love Ina Garten's easy take on this recipe.
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Unless you intend to hire a bartender and servers, your guests may not always have a drink in hand. This is why you'll love Ina Garten's serving tip.
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Whether you are baking cookies or making a one-pan meal, the sheet pan is your best friend. But not all sheet pans are created equal.
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If you have a store-bought pound cake that is about to go bad, try grilling it to unlock a new depth of flavor instead of eating it plain or throwing it out.
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Split pea soup is all about flavor development and Wolfgang Puck has the secret ingredients that will help to create a balance for your taste buds.
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There are a lot of options to choose from when you need to braise or brown, but one company that might not be on your radar is a favorite of Gordon Ramsay.
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Bakers know that cutting up those dessert bars is an art form all its own, but this easy trick makes it easier, which means you'll get to eat your treat sooner.
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'Margaritaville' singer-songwriter and restaurateur Jimmy Buffett died at the age of 76 on September 1. Read the official statement from his website.
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If you have been reading articles about how to keep your blades sharp with an un-cracked egg, you might want to think twice. There are better, safer ways.
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if lemons aren't a weekly grocery store staple, don't stress. As it turns out, you can use an extract. And, on top of that, you can make one yourself.
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Yerba mate, which is an herbal tea, is one of the most popular beverages in Argentinian, but their version of hot chocolate is not far behind.
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Using a normal kitchen knife to prepare grapefruit can get the job done, but there are advantages to using a dedicated grapefruit knife to cut perfect sections.
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Everyone has reheated pasta in the mircowave, only have the outside get piping hot and the middle stay cold. Here's the secret to cooking it all just right.
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The Barefoot Contessa's Ina Garten revealed in her 'Cook Like a Pro' cookbook that she is a fan of Bobby Flay's autumn version of sangria.
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While it might seem like a case of 'potato, potahto,' as it turns out, there is a right and wrong way to store glasses. Should they be rim up or rim down?
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This single ingredient beloved by Thomas Keller is key because it serves as the base of your sauce. Get it wrong and your taste buds may not forgive you.
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From the umami-rich jar of Vegemite to adding acidic canned tomato soup to these cheesy noodles, there are many different ways to transform mac and cheese.
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Grocery store apps are worth downloading, just remember to look at them before you go to the store so you can be prepared for savings.
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Few people enjoy defrosting their freezer. But you may as well do it safely, by following our essential tips for storing your frozen food while you clean.
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Ina Garten has discovered the magic proportions for her sauce and it might surprise you to learn she uses a whole cup of honey to achieve sweet tingles.
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While we know Ina Garten is quick to pick up a jar of Rao's sauce, she revealed she has two go-to brands for her pasta noodles to go along with it.
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When the maestro of California cuisine, Wolfgang Puck, makes fish for dinner, he knows just the right herbs and seasonings to use to make every bite delicious.
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To make your life just a little less stressful and to keep the hunger pangs of your little tykes at bay, consider how you're storing your snacks.
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When it comes to maple syrup, Ina Garten is partial towards one brand that hails from the Pine Tree state and can be found in both grocery and specialty stores.
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You may want to try the nutty and spicy spin Bobby Flay puts on his classic barbecue sauce recipe. Trust us when we say, it is finger-licking good.
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Leave it to Ina Garten to share her preferred hands-off method for risotto that might have you making your favorite risotto recipe a little more frequently.