Ashlyn Frassinelli
School
George Washington University, Boston University
Expertise
Cheese, Beer & Spirits, Air Fryer Recipes
- In 2017, Ashlyn won the Boston University Julia Child Award for her memoir piece, "Family," which touched on the intersections of food and family in her life.
- She worked as a "beertender" for a local brewery while getting her master's degree.
- She also worked for José Andrés' nonprofit organization, World Central Kitchen, as a communications associate her senior year of undergrad.
Experience
Ashlyn is a freelance writer with a keen interest in all things edible. With an educational background in both journalism and food studies, she has been an avid writer and gastronome for over 10 years. Her pieces have appeared everywhere from self-published zines to online news outlets like Yahoo. While her most recent positions have been in marketing, food writing has always been her passion, and she's excited to write on the topics she loves best with Daily Meal.
Education
Ashlyn holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication, as well as a master's degree in gastronomy with a focus in food writing. She also holds two certifications from Boston University's Metropolitan College: one for cheese studies and one for beer and spirits. This combination of journalism training and food studies education helps her write informed articles on a medley of different subjects.
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Stories By Ashlyn Frassinelli
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Want to find a way to upgrade avocado toast? Don't turn your nose up at the combination of avocado and sugar -- a pairing that works incredibly well.
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If you want to spice up your next bowl of guacamole with an easy secret ingredient, a hint of chili crisp oil will go a long way, and here's how to do it.
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Turning a can of soup into something more sumptuous is simple, but finding just the right ingredients to really make the dish shine is often the tricky part.
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Looking for a last-minute appetizer? Try making irresistible creamy-yet-crunchy avocado fries in an air fryer, with an attractive cook time of under 10 minutes.
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Coke and Pepsi have many beverages besides the classic colas. Here's which soft drinks Olive Garden serves and everything else it offers to quench your thirst.
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There's no question that a beautifully decorated cake with piped frosting stands out among others. Here are some tips to help you decorate a cake like a pro.
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Spices can work wonders for adding flavor to this style of dish, but one that truly clicks with the flavor of tuna and mayo is curry powder.
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A little bit of bright, herbaceous pesto is the key to unlocking a new level of flavor in your classic egg salad recipe. Trust us -- it's worth trying out.
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Adding cream cheese to your potato soup can take the soup to new heights in both flavor and texture. That is if you add the cream cheese to the soup correctly.
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For standout French toast that feels way more special than a basic recipe, turn to Baileys Irish Cream to add a uniquely delicious mix of flavors.
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Breakfast sandwiches are tasty, but they can get bland. Did you know baking canned cinnamon rolls to use as the bread is simple and only takes about 20 minutes?
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The perfect pumpkin pie requires autumnal spices, like cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and a not-so-secret ingredient more closely associated with savory dishes.
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If you're out or simply want to try something new, as long as you have a blender on hand, you're well on your way to a perfect sour cream substitute.
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One of the best salad dressings to pair with tuna is green goddess dressing, a mayo-based dressing that comes packed with a medley of herbs and here's why.
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The McDonald's gods have smiled down upon us! For those who want to store their nuggets to reheat for later consumption, it's safe to stock up.
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There's a timing tip to roasting chickpeas so they're well-seasoned and don't end up charred and bitter. Season your chickpeas after they come out of the oven.
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Jolly Ranchers can be easily and quickly melted down to liquid form, which can be used in numerous ways. Here's the best way to approach this task.
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For those trying to avoid grains for one reason or another, eggs can serve as a great substitution for the bread in your next breakfast sandwich.
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Whether you prefer to boil, steam or batter and deep-fry your shrimp, if you serve it as a party finger food, make it easy for your guests to eat with this tip.
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If you need to eat on the road on Christmas Eve, you may be in luck - Olive Garden will be open on December 24. (Just check to see when it closes.)
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Brownies are delicious, even when slightly underbaked. But it can be frustrating when it's completely unevenly baked. Check out our tips to solve this dilemma.
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If you've gone a little heavy-handed with the salt, you can still salvage your soup with an ingredient you probably already have in your pantry - vinegar.
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Ginger ale is a fizzy beverage that's perfect for mixing a refreshing drink, soothing a stomach ache, and concocting some delicious stewed beef.
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Cranberries are a fixture of the festive season, whether on the dinner table or in drinks. Why not use some to make holiday ice cubes for your cocktails?
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For a unique twist on the potato-ranch pairing, here's how to add a packet of powdered ranch dressing mix to your next pot of homemade potato soup.
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Raw chopped broccoli mixed with other crunchy veggies and toppings form a salad that only gets better and more complex as it rests in the refrigerator.
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If you're looking for a way to add loads of flavor to this humble side dish, here's how bacon grease can take your refried beans to the next level.