Linda Larsen
School
University Of Minnesota, St. Olaf College
Expertise
Baking, Cooking, Specialty Ingredients
- Linda wrote a variety of pieces on convenient tricks for use in the kitchen. This includes an article on how to pit cherries with a paper clip.
- She also shared special insight into why celery and blue cheese with wings, somewhat like peanut butter and jelly, just go better together.
- Chefs aiming to perfect their brown butter preparation certainly benefited from Linda's "Tell-Tale Signs That Your Brown Butter Is Ready."
Experience
Linda is a journalist and home economist who has written 53 cookbooks on topics ranging from quick cooking to air fryers to slow cookers to health topics. She was the About.com Guide to Busy Cooks for 15 years, teaching people how to cook and developing original recipes. And she worked for the Pillsbury Company from 1987 to 2020, developing recipes in the test kitchens, and as a staff member on the Pillsbury Bake-Off. She is currently the editor of Food Poisoning Bulletin, a Google News site, writing about food poisoning outbreaks and food safety.
Education
Linda holds a B.S. with High Distinction in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Minnesota. She also holds a B.A. in Biology from St. Olaf College.
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Stories By Linda Larsen
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A grilled cheese is a perfect sandwich to make when you're in a pinch, and with the use of an iron and some foil, you can make one just about anywhere.
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Risotto is a versatile dish and can be infused with many flavors and ingredients. If you've ever used wine in your risotto then you should try vanilla.
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The juicy, lean bacon cut you can only find in Canada will make you want to hound your local butcher in your quest to get your hands on some.
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A perfectly roast chicken is a classic dinner option, but getting the skin to be crispy can be tricky at times. Use this fridge hack for the best skin ever.
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Forget all the fancy gadgets and smart devices that require an app to work properly. You only need an ice cube tray to make homemade ice cream.
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The air fryer is one of the most versatile gadgets you can have in your kitchen, but taking care of it is just as important as finding a new recipe to try out.
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Pie bakers might get a bit frustrated when baking their crusts. perhaps the problem lies in what you are using to weight the dough down with.
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You might get frustrated when attempting to double boil something. Perhaps you keep burning your sauce. Here's one mistake to avoid when using this method.
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If sour cream is one of your favorite condiments, you likely always have it on hand. But if you find you're out, you can try this substitute.
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If you love the flavor of caramelized onions, there's a way to speed up the process. Here's why you should dice them, not slice them, for breakfast strata.
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Shortbread cookies take on a beautiful brown hue when cooked correctly. Here's why double-baking your shortbread is the key to achieving that golden hue.
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Washing ad drying dishes can be a pain, but of you want to dry your dishes and don't have a rack, there are some kitchen tools you can use instead.
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A BLT is an all-time classic sandwich, complete with crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, and juicy tomatoes. To help aid your BLT experience, try baking the bacon.
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If you've been cracking eggs for a long time, you've probably seen the white ropy thing next to the yolk. You might not know it has both a name and a purpose.
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If you always end up with burnt pie crust edges, you're not alone. Here's how to save them before the burning happens — all you need is aluminum foil.
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If you often struggle to reach the right level of moistness in your baked pasta, you should definitely try out this super helpful trick next time.
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If you're thinking about throwing away broken waffles from your latest box of Eggos, you might instead want to consider using them for another meal.
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Whether or not you are a fan of milk chocolate, there's a new chocolate blend on the market that may have you looking at milk chocolate with new eyes.
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If your pork chops always seem to curl up when you pan-fry them, there's an easy solution. Here's why scoring the fat is the key to a perfect pork chop.
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You need to fry your tortillas when making enchiladas. Yes, we realize you may be scratching your head, but read on to friend out why this method is worth it.
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If you have tried your hand at brown butter this year, we commenced you! It's a great addition to many dishes. To perfect your brown butter skills, read on.
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Onions are a marvelous vegetable, helping elevate simple soups, condiments, stews and sandwiches with their sweet flavor. Here's how you cam best achieve it.
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Gnocchi first cropped up in the history books during the Italian Renaissance -- and ever since then, they've seemed to be at the center of one huge debate.
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If you often struggle to form the best sugar cookie, you might consider plasticizing your butter to improve your efficiency and the quality of the cookie.
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No one likes gravy that tastes like uncooked flour. Find out how to make delicious gravy without lumps every single time by swapping out a single ingredient.
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Not just a healthy breakfast option, eggs are also an essential component of the baking process. Here's why eggs are so important when baking cookies.
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If you've ever made chicken parm only to have the breadcrumbs become soggy, you're not alone. Here's how to get the perfectly crispy bite, every time.