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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If you really want to change things up with your stir-fry recipe, you may want to consider the ingredients David Chang adds to upgrade his vegetable version.
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Iced coffee becomes diluted as the ice cubes melt. And while you may not notice the change in flavor during those first few sips, you will with the last.
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Alton Brown said if you don't have a meat mallet or rolling pin and need to pound or roll meat into a flattened, thinner version of itself, you can use this.
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If you frequently encounter berries that quickly go bad, you will be excited to learn there is an easy trick for identifying the freshest berries at the store.
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All fruits aren't created equal and the more delicate and fragile types often fall apart after being submerged in a glass of iced tea for a while.
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If you are looking for a nontraditional ingredient to change up the classic flavor of your pasta sauce and add a little tang, this add-in is a game-changer.
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Cooking with cast iron makes food taste better and Ina Garten knows it, which is why she advises roasting her lemon chicken in a cast iron pan. But which one?
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If you are headed Down Under for an iced coffee, you may get the kind of delicious surprise that isn't going to have you tossing the drink into the circular.
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Luckily, there is a quick trick you can use to ensure your stick of butter stays in place and it requires nothing more than your microwave.
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If organizing your baking cabinet feels daunting, don't bother with tons of expensive storage. Ina Garten says you only need canisters for these 2 ingredients.
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If you've ever made cheese sauce, you know there are perils that can produce a lumpy and bumpy end product instead of the smooth version you know and love.
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The domestic goddess loves her Asian food and Martha Stewart revealed on her website that when she dines at Nobu 57, there is an off-the-menu dish she enjoys.
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David Chang is known for his no-frills approach to outfitting his kitchen. However, these are the stainless steel pans he says are worth the investment.
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Have you ever noticed that your legs and back hurt after a long day in the kitchen? Ina Garten shared her favorite kitchen accessory to help with that.
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if you are in a hurry and looking for an easy way to upgrade this nostalgic go-to, there is an ingredient that will take frozen tater tots to the next level.
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If you are going to cast your culinary nets towards the sweet tinned poissons known as canned sardines, Alton Brown has one rule you should follow.
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Daniel Boulud gave a tour of his restaurant kitchen and revealed he has a favorite tool to ensure the vino he opens today is drinkable weeks if not years later.
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The humble potato salad gets a makeover. This elevated and deconstructed version of a summertime picnic favorite will add a touch of elegance to any gathering.
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For a rich twist on chocolate buttercream frosting, Ina Garten recommends adding egg yolks. Here's what you should keep in mind if you try the chef's hack.
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When it comes to making hamburgers that are juicy and delicious, we've discovered a method of crafting the perfect patty using a favorite condiment: mayo.
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If the cheese is not adequately melted and the bread is burned or unevenly toasted, taste buds will be disappointed. What's the key to getting both right?
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David Chang's tip to create the spicy Brussels sprouts he serves up at his Momofuku Ssäm Bar in Manhattan ignites a symphony of flavor for your mouth.
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A cold stick of butter, straight out of the refrigerator can be a nightmare to spread on your toast, pancakes, waffles, or bagel. But there's an easy solution.
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If you find yourself feeling unsatisfied by your bagged salad, there's one ingredient that will add flavor and elevate prepackaged greens.
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We love the simple salad Ina Garten pairs with her decadent and delicious chicken parmesan. It's the perfect, uncomplicated addition to complete the meal.
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Ina Garten's favorite ingredient trio for supreme pound cakes achieves perfect balance for this classic dessert.
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Celebrity chef David Chang has a wide palate, but there's one fruit he just can't resist. What is it, and why can't he get enough of it? We've got the deets.