Julia Mullaney
School
Seton Hall University
Marist College
Expertise
Recipe Development, Restaurant Critiquing, Food Photography
- In 2017, Julia published a cookbook called "Man, You Can Cook" — initially written for her brother, the cookbook was geared toward millennial men who were looking for easy, hearty recipes.
- She's interviewed celebrity chefs such as David Burke and covering Nick Liberato's restaurant opening.
- The greatest meal she's ever had? A seven-course tasting menu at New York City's two Michelin-starred SAGA.
Experience
In nearly a decade covering food and drink, Julia has gained ample experience as a recipe developer through her recipe newsletter, Five Ingredient Feast, and has honed her food photography skills in the process. Julia has bylines in outlets such as Rachael Ray Every Day, Taste of Home, and various local New Jersey magazines, including Edible Jersey and New Jersey Monthly. She's worked as an undercover food critic, profiled professional chefs, and told the stories of restaurants ranging from hundred-year-old dive bars to newly-opened eateries.
Education
Julia spent one year at Marist College before graduating from Seton Hall University with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 2016. While studying, she interned for magazines such as Edible Jersey, HGTV Magazine, and Rachael Ray Every Day.
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Stories By Julia Mullaney
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Mind your melon: There's a widespread recall of cantaloupe that affects multiple states. Here's what to know, and what you should do if you purchased any fruit.
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Scalloped potatoes, are a rich, creamy, and satisfying treat. If you want to make your recipe even more robust, this soup is just what you need.
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There are probably as many recipes for meatloaf as there are people who love the classic comfort food. Elevate a humble meatloaf by adding this dry soup mix.
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There are various cooking methods for crab cakes, including broiling and air frying. If you opt for the latter, one key step can ensures they turn out crispy.
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You may never have thought about your refrigerator temperature, but it is crucial for food safety. Find out the ideal temperature range for your fridge.
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If you want to raise your game when it comes to homemade chicken salad, be sure to have canned cream of mushroom soup close to hand. Here's why.
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Deli sandwiches are amazing, with nearly endless ingredient combinations. Learn how to make your favorite sandwich a lot less messy with this hack.
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Whipping up a salad seems like a relatively thoughtless process, but it's important to save those heavier ingredients for last when prepping your salad.
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Stuffed peppers might conjure up images of classic Mexican flavors, but you can easily switch up your recipe with an easily customizable tuna melt filling.
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While cutting the corner off of a plastic bag is an option if you don't have a piping bag, a squeeze bottle offers much more control over how the icing flows.
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Farro is a grain with great texture that is a great component in many dishes. One preparation method optimizes its texture while also allowing for great flavor.
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When making homemade pizza, it can be difficult to stretch the dough thin enough for a truly crispy crust. Here's a quick swap to make it much easier.
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If you are making homemade tomato sauce or want to punch up a store-bought version, add some butter to the pot to help amplify the flavor and texture.
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You may have heard of the dessert called sticky toffee pudding, but do you know what kind of cake you need to make the most traditional version?
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If you find that your high-fat tortilla isn't as pliable as you'd like, an easy hack is to just pop it in the microwave to make it easier to wrap.
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Are you tired of the same old bland and boring potato salad? Instead of giving up, toss some bacon fat in your salad dressing. You're welcome.
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Keeping your mashed potatoes in a slow cooker set on low is the perfect way to make sure they're creamy and hot when you serve them.
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Potato mashers have multiple uses - in this hack, using its rounded shape as a hack for easily shaping ground meat into a smash burger.
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When it comes to getting perfect pasta salad, there are two tips to remember: save some dressing for just before it's served, and don't serve it super cold.
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While it might seem obvious, there's an often-overlooked refrigerator hack to getting perfectly thawed ice cream.
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Ricotta is the classic creamy ingredient for a homemade lasagna, but don't sleep on cream cheese as a substitute. Here's why you should consider the swap.
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Yes, you can make the perfect tuna melt in an air fryer. As it turns out, the miracle kitchen gadget brings a satisfying crunch to this comfort food classic,
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This tasty trick for extra-flavorful and rich hamburger buns goes further than spreading some butter on the underside of your bun and toasting it.
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You might have a favorite macaroni and cheese recipe, but have you ever considered adding in some greens to give it a welcome dose of color?
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Barley is one of those foods that has surprisingly different uses. Here's the proper way to cook both types of barley so that it's tender and delicious.
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When you need to whip up a roux but you don't have any time to waste, you'll want to make a beeline straight for your trusty, dusty microwave.
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Pizza cutters' sharp edges act as little knives to cut doughy pizza crust. But that isn't their only use - the sharp edges are great for perforating meat, too.