School
Seton Hall University
Expertise
Seasonal Cooking, Restaurant Culture, Culinary Travel
- As an avid consumer of food news and frequent traveler, Amanda loves nothing more than recommending bars and restaurants around the world to friends and strangers alike.
- She once taught Bad Bunny how to roll sushi.
- A fan of both high- and low-brow eating, she threw herself a Fried Chicken & Caviar party for her 34th birthday.
Experience
After working in fashion in NYC, Amanda traded in her stilettos for chef whites and became a line cook at Michelin-starred Gramercy Tavern, one of New York's oldest and most prestigious farm-to-table restaurants. Upon returning home to Southern California in 2017, she spent years in digital food media, writing recipes, food styling, and culinary producing content for Buzzfeed Tasty and Gordon Ramsay. Amanda is currently a Los Angeles-based freelance chef and food writer.
Education
Amanda has a bachelor's degree in communications and Spanish from Seton Hall University, where she wrote for the school newspaper. She is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute's Chef Training Program in NYC.
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We strive to publish knowledgeable, engaging articles to give readers the information they're looking for, whether that is the news of the day; cooking tips, tricks, and trends; or reviews and recommendations. In an effort to provide the most comprehensive, current, and accurate content, our team is constantly reviewing and updating articles as necessary. Click here for more information on our editorial process.
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Cooking Tips
By Amanda Berrill 2 days ago
While Bobby Flay uses anchovies as a secret ingredient in almost everything, the famed chef also believes this sauce is a totally underrated ingredient.
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Trader Joe's
By Amanda Berrill 3 days ago
Gluten-free pasta tends to lack the taste and texture of its wheatier counterpart, but that's far from being the case for these top GF Trader Joe's picks.
By Amanda Berrill 3 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By Amanda Berrill 3 days ago
Cabbage is a great addition to many dishes, and its full of fiber and nutritious carbs, but you can take it to the next level by adding these two ingredients.
By Amanda Berrill 3 days ago
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Healthy Eating
By Amanda Berrill 3 days ago
Given how versatile it is, everyone should have yogurt stocked in the fridge — but there's one type nutritionists will always tell you to buy.
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How-Tos
By Amanda Berrill 3 days ago
Making Halloween-themed ice cream sandwiches is far from complicated when you've got a few packs of Pillsbury's iconic, ready-to-bake cookies in tow.
By Amanda Berrill 3 days ago
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Exclusives
By Amanda Berrill 4 days ago
When is the best time to wash berries? Well, according to one expert, it depends on which kind you've collected from your local farmers market.
By Amanda Berrill 4 days ago
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World Cuisines
By Amanda Berrill 4 days ago
Making refined French cuisine at home can be easier than you may think, and preparing this classic chicken dish is the perfect place to start.
By Amanda Berrill 4 days ago
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Food History
By Amanda Berrill 4 days ago
Louisiana isn't short on famous chicken chains, but its capital city has a low-key, family-run friend chicken joint that puts all the rest to shame.
By Amanda Berrill 4 days ago
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Trader Joe's
By Amanda Berrill 5 days ago
Beating out some of the biggest names in cereal, this brand's soft-baked bars, complete jammy fruit fillings, are hard to pass up.
By Amanda Berrill 5 days ago
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Baking Tips
By Amanda Berrill 4 days ago
Tangy and sweet lemon cream cheese frosting can easily be made at home in just five minutes if you have these three simple ingredients on hand.
By Amanda Berrill 4 days ago
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Shopping Tips
By Amanda Berrill 6 days ago
Hot dogs are a beloved classic, but which ones are worth indulging in? Consumer Reports suggests an unconventional option.
By Amanda Berrill 6 days ago
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Baking Tips
By Amanda Berrill 7 days ago
Boxed cake mixes are great for quickly satisfying a sweet tooth. However, if you want to take your boxed cake mix to the next level, make these two adjustments.
By Amanda Berrill 7 days ago
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Shopping Tips
By Amanda Berrill 9 days ago
Ben & Jerry's doesn't have a lot of misses in their lineup, but Tasting Table's favorite flavor isn't a usual suspect like Half Baked or Americone Dream.
By Amanda Berrill 9 days ago
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Healthy Eating
By Amanda Berrill 10 days ago
Greek and goat milk yogurt are delicious and nutritious options, but there are some important differences between the two that you should be aware of.
By Amanda Berrill 10 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By Amanda Berrill 11 days ago
Whether you're a fan of sweet or savory, we've compiled the ultimate list of ingredients to give your overnight oats a fall-inspired twist.
By Amanda Berrill 11 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By Amanda Berrill 12 days ago
Many recipes call for rinsing canned beans before making chili, but there's a good reason why you should consider skipping this common step.
By Amanda Berrill 12 days ago
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Fast Food
By Amanda Berrill 11 days ago
While broccoli beef is a staple on Panda Express' menu, some fans are left disappointed by the ingredient ratio of the dish.
By Amanda Berrill 11 days ago
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Traditions
By Amanda Berrill 15 days ago
Skip the cheese and mustard and try the traditional German pairing that turns a soft pretzel into a rich, flavorful snack.
By Amanda Berrill 15 days ago
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Stores And Chains
By Amanda Berrill 17 days ago
Costco and Trader Joe's both offer generous return policies, but there are some key differences shoppers should know.
By Amanda Berrill 17 days ago
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Entertain
By Amanda Berrill 17 days ago
If you're trying to get your money's worth from a catered event, you may try to pack up leftovers. Here's why that's often not allowed.
By Amanda Berrill 17 days ago
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Shopping Tips
By Amanda Berrill 17 days ago
Sugar-free gum can taste great — that is, if you know which brand to buy. For fans of gum that boasts big flavor and optimal chewiness, this brand is best.
By Amanda Berrill 17 days ago
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Cooking Tips
By Amanda Berrill 19 days ago
Give the traditional Lowcountry flavors of shrimp and grits an updated twist with a couple of Italian ingredients. Here's how.
By Amanda Berrill 19 days ago
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Food History
By Amanda Berrill 19 days ago
Depression-era foods were typically pretty basic, but the invention of this ice cream flavor was meant to cheer people up, and it's still around today.
By Amanda Berrill 19 days ago
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Fast Food
By Amanda Berrill 19 days ago
While paying a visit to this fast food joint in Des Plaines, Illinois, Guy Fieri praised one of its most popular burgers that many other customers love, too.
By Amanda Berrill 19 days ago
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How-Tos
By Amanda Berrill 19 days ago
Looking for a quick 20-minute dinner? This easy air fryer Parmesan pork chop recipe delivers a crispy, protein-packed meal with simple ingredients.
By Amanda Berrill 19 days ago
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Stores And Chains
By Amanda Berrill 22 days ago
Many old-school candies have persisted for a reason: they're delicious. But at Walmart, one classic chocolate stands out for its value, flavor, and size.
By Amanda Berrill 22 days ago
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Baking Tips
By Amanda Berrill 23 days ago
Within the vast world of lemon desserts, there's no better citrusy offering than this classic and oh-so-dramatic dessert.
By Amanda Berrill 23 days ago
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