Iva Sorsa-Sunic
School
University Of South Australia, Digital Marketing Institute
Expertise
Global Cuisines, Food Traditions, Cooking Tips & Hacks
- Iva is a big foodie and loves getting to know a country through at least three traditional dishes.
- She is obsessed with using international cuisine tasted on her travels as an inspiration board to recreate these dishes at home with her own twists.
- She loves to research new food tips and storage hacks, especially when they save her time.
Experience
Cooking and writing have been Iva's passion ever since she can remember. One of her biggest joys is sharing her creations with loved ones and connecting with people all over the world through food. Her lifelong obsession with creating recipes led to her starting her own food blog, which she uses to share her love for nutritious and easy-to-make recipes. Before joining the Daily Meal news team, Iva worked in the social media and content creation industry. Soon after, she made the decision to pursue and combine the two things she loves most: food and writing.
Education
Iva has a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of South Australia and completed a diploma in Digital Marketing at the Digital Marketing Institute.
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Stories By Iva Sorsa-Sunic
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Fried green tomatoes are a classic side dish that features an oft-overlooked vegetable. You can take the flavor even further with this simple hack.
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To make the classic Southern dish of red beans and rice, it pays to know exactly what kind of beans to pick up at the store. Here's the most common type.
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This is the tip that'll save you from buying stale Aldi bread. Discover the best day to shop so you can enjoy peak flavor and freshness in every loaf!
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Because it's a simple sandwich, the ingredients you use to make your BLT matter. Here's how to choose the right type of bacon for a better BLT.
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Frozen pizza tends to be a bit one note. To dial up the flavor and the nutritional profile, add this one hearty vegetable atop your pie.
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Swapping out different kinds of canned tomatoes can get a little complicated. Do your homework before you make a substitution that could go wrong.
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There's nothing worse than cutting into a cake you worked so hard to make, only to find it's dry and crumbling. Try this no-fail technique instead.
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Boost the flavor of your roasted pork with one easy hack. The best part? It doubles as a sauce after it comes out of the oven, no prep required.
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The way you cook your eggs doesn't only impact your tasting experience. That's right; your go-to over-easy breakfast might not be the healthiest, after all.
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Pumpkin puree straight from the can can be watery and luckluster when it comes to flavor. Here's what to do before you use it in your recipe.
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Baking cinnamon swirl bread from scratch is super satisfying - but not when you cut into it and discover large gaps. Here's how to prevent it.
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While you might be one of the many people who reaches for this popular cottage cheese, there are quite a few reasons you might want to rethink your choice.
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Marinating can take an average piece of meat and turn it into something special. But it isn't as simple as it may sound. One mistake will make it inedible.
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From Jell-O to marshmallows, there are plenty of tasty desserts that use gelatin to create their unique texture. Here's how long you should chill them.
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After you've selected the freshest bundle of fennel and brought it home, you're probably wondering how to store it and keep it fresh. Here's the best way.
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It might not be top of mind when it comes to popcorn, but adding some protein-packed meat to the snack will dial up the flavor.
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Trader Joe's preprepared meals are among the grocery chain's most acclaimed offerings, and one particular seafood dish is so delicious that it won an award.
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Most French delicacies have an interesting history, and teurgoule is no different. This regional favorite dessert is slow-cooked to perfection.
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Getting a nice cut of steak at a low price point is a huge win for any home cook. Stock up on this particular cut for your next dinner party.
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For the ultimate eggplant parmesan, should you peel the skin or leave it on? Discover how this tip impacts texture, flavor, and presentation of this classic.
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Take your store-bought mayonnaise from bland to grand with one simple addition that might not be on your list.
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You may have brewed up some homemade pudding and found a yucky film sitting atop the dish after it chills. One simple hack can avoid this altogether.
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If your homemade iced tea always pales in comparison to the one at your favorite restaurant, these expert tips can help you close the flavor gap.
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Iced tea always tastes the best when you make it at home, but only if you follow these expert-approved tips on the proper brewing temperature.
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Leftover french toast doesn't have the same fluffy texture as it does when freshly cooked, but you can easily upgrade the slices to work beyond breakfast.
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We know that Trader Joe's is known for its variety of high-quality private-label products, but this particular dry pasta is one of their unhealthiest.
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Executive Chef, John Warr shares exclusive tips on which fruit jams and condiments pair well with which burgers. But which out of the three combos will you try?