Kristen Wood
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona
School
Coconino Community College
Expertise
Cooking, Recipe Development, Food Styling & Photography
- In 2015, Kristen launched the successful gluten-free vegetarian food blog "MOON and spoon and yum."
- She once sold her belongings and spent a year traveling solo throughout Central and South America. This experience ignited an even greater passion for food as she learned about new ingredients and developed creative dishes with whatever was available in local street markets.
- She has authored three cookbooks: "Fermented Hot Sauce Cookbook," "Vegetarian Family Cookbook," and "Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners."
Experience
The Associated Press. From the first bite of fresh corn from her grandfather's garden as a child to food writing for major publications, Kristen is, at heart, a true foodie.
Education
Kristen pursued a degree in nursing before experiencing a change of heart and following her dreams of a career in the food world. She is certified in functional nutrition and also holds a certification in teaching English as a second language.
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Stories By Kristen Wood
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Passion fruit is a vibrant tropical ingredient that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, and one delicious use for it is in salad dressing.
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Common throughout much of Central America, pupusas are similar to Colombia and Venezuela's arepas and Mexico's gorditas.
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You get an explosion of textures and flavors in each bite. While not a conventional pairing, you'll likely find it to be a don't-knock-it-till-you-try-it combo.
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On an episode of 'The Rachael Ray Show,' readers posed the question to Rachael Ray and her husband, John Cusimano, about what their favorite wine was.
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While you may be tempted to toss these delicate fruits into the crisper drawer of your refrigerator in their original plastic container, you shouldn't do so.
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Your days of using store-bought cooking oil spray will be over once you realize that it only takes oil and water in a spray bottle to make your own.
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While there are countless ways to elevate a grilled cheese, there is one simple addition that can make all the difference between good and best.
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Instant coffee is a lifesaver for coffee drinkers, and if you need an iced cup of joe in a snap, here's how to make it into a Starbucks-worthy beverage.
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Arugula makes the perfect addition to pesto. This tender, peppery green adds a whole new dimension of flavor when incorporated into a pesto.
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It's a widely debated topic in the grilling community: Should you soak your corn on the cob before grilling it? Let's look at both arguments and see.
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A stand mixer is the best device for making homemade salad dressing. Find out why it's better than a whisk and how to use it.
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Different regions of western Africa have their own versions of jollof rice, but no matter the place of origin, jollof rice needs these spices.
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When roasting fresh vegetables, you might be in the habit of seasoning and oiling them right away, but if those vegetables are frozen, reverse the order.
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A home pizza oven can be a fun addition to your kitchen or outdoor space, but with so many options on the market, how do you choose? Here's what to consider.
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Using the right fruit-to-liquid ratio is essential for the perfect smoothie - here are the important factors to keep in mind when preparing your drink.
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If you thought a great cheese pizza only needs mozzarella and maybe a little parmesan on top, think again. Provolone is the ingredient your pizza is missing.
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Gordon Ramsay tops his roasted tomato soup with a sun-dried treat that he makes into a pesto with a mortar and pestle.
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Baked beans are the secret ingredient you need to add to your sloppy Joes recipe to make it vegetarian, and to add a sweet, umami flavor.
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There's a canned ingredient that adds both color and an earthy, slightly bitter sweetness to your tzatziki sauce.
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Following a vegan diet doesn't mean that you have to miss out on delicious poke bowls. In place of the fish, use bite-sized watermelon cubes.
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If you have a pizza stone, it is imperative that you know how to properly clean it without causing damage to its integrity.
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'The Great British Bake Off' judge Paul Hollywood isn't a fan of lavender in baking, but why is he opposed to this trendy herb?
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Don't overlook your air fryer when it comes to toasting nuts. You can use the small appliance to cook up this tasty treat in no time flat.
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A mango can be tricky to cut into slices due to the fact that it is wrong and often slick. To avoid cutting yourself and get perfect slices, follow these steps.
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Hot honey has taken over in recent years. But where did the Mike's brand get its start? In Brazil, where the founder of the company was studying.
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If you are looking to bulk up your vegetarian pasta recipes, look no further than beans, which can be added whole, blended, or as a crunchy topping.
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Did you know that you can make a swift and delicious berry topping using your French press? Even better? It only takes a few seconds.