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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Making pizza in a muffin tin will not only produce an effortless deep dish pizza but one that can be kid-friendly and adult approved. Here's how.
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if you are like other infrequent users of a stand mixer, you may have noticed oily drippings in the metal bowl or on the stand itself.
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The starchy nature of pasta water makes it the perfect ingredient to add to both dairy and dairy-free pasta that is made in a pan.
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The sandwich is a picnic staple and is the perfect meal to transport in a basket or bag and eat al fresco. Here's how to make sure it's mess-free.
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By giving your sugar snap peas a short little char in a cast iron pan, you can make them even sweeter and impart a smoky flavor you won't soon forget.
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Some foods often wind up at the bottom of the bowl robbing. Luckily, there is a salad hack to prevent this green mishap.
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Discover the secret to transforming cottage cheese into a creamy delight! Creamed cottage cheese with honey makes a perfect spread or yogurt substitute.
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It is difficult to imagine strawberry shortcake tasting any better, but chef Christina Tosi's sweet addition to this seasonal classic does just that.
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If you love authentic Mexican food as much as we do here at Tasting Table, you won't want to miss this must-have tip for fluffy, tasty rice every time.
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During an episode of "Travel that Matters," famed chef Marcus Samuelsson told host Bruce Wallin that coastal Mexico is a food lover's dream experience.
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Green tomatoes are the sleeper hit pie filling for all your summer needs whether you want a sweet dessert or a savory satiating dinner.
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Breadcrumbs can be a texture boost for countless recipes, and Ina Garten has just the flavor enhancers to add to this cooking staple.
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Tired of making burger patties and always having one come out small? This simple kitchen technique will make that problem a thing of the past.
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Let your microwave popcorn pop too long and you end up with a bag of burnt kernels, but if you use this 2-second rule you'll get the perfect fluffy pieces.
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Noma Chef René Redzepi loves foraging for wild berries, a hobby that began during his youth in Macedonia. Read on for more about his love for wild berries.
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if you really want to amp up the flavor of your cream topping, try enhancing it with floral, fruity, and even smokey notes, as well as an acidic tang.
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To truly savor this alcohol, which is made from agave and considered stronger than tequila, you are going to need to use what's known as the kiss technique.
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All the savory elements of bacon are infused into the grease it produces, which is why you should stop throwing it out and start saving your egg cartons.
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Ina Garten has an expert tip for making fancy and flavorful mashed potatoes, and it comes down to using one special ingredient.
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Having garlic cubes in your freezer might feel like a shortcut that will compromise flavor or texture, but this is not the case. Here's why these still work.
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If you want creamy queso every time, sans lumps and bumps, you should really consider adding cream cheese to the mix to combat this all-too-common problem.
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Audrey Saunders retained all of the fresh flavors of the mojito that we know and love but paired it with the flavors of another classic - the French 75.
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The assembling of Dominique Ansel's version of the bacon butty is the same as that of the original but with some taste-boosting modifications.
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"No Passport Required" host Marcus Samuelsson waxed nostalgic about how discovery and food went hand in hand when eating with Anthony Bourdain.
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The Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, says that while salt is an integral ingredient in the many recipes she makes, the kind of salt you use is equally important.
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No-churn ice cream is an easy dessert. No fancy equipment is required, and most recipes use pantry staples, including Nigella Lawson's version of this favorite.
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Eric Ripert embraces a number of wonderful flavors associated with sushi to create his version of this dish, including a warm and spicy infused oil.