Megan Anderson
School
Simon Business School — University Of Rochester, Michigan State University
Expertise
Cooking Tips, Vegetable Varieties, Grocery Shopping Tips
- Megan has lived in five cities and enjoyed trying many restaurants in each. One of her favorites is Hope Breakfast Bar in St. Paul, MN.
- In 2022 alone, Megan tried thirteen new varieties of produce, including watermelon radishes and garlic scapes.
- She cooks most nights and rarely repeats a recipe. She especially enjoys making pasta and grain bowls.
Experience
Megan has experience writing on a variety of subjects. Previously, she ran a blog for two years that covered productivity and time management. She has also run a blog educating others on personal finance topics. Ever since college, she has loved to be in the kitchen, where she earned the nickname "mom" from her roommates thanks to her home-cooked meals. Recently, Megan has fallen in love with a local Community Supported Agriculture program, which has introduced her to a variety of new produce and challenged her to try new foods and techniques. Because it wasn't long ago that she was new to cooking, she remembers how overwhelming it can be when starting out. Her goal is to help make cooking easier and more enjoyable for Daily Meal readers.
Education
Megan received her Bachelor of Music from Michigan State University and her Master of Business Administration at Simon Business School at the University of Rochester.
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Stories By Megan Anderson
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Chicken salad is a versatile and incredibly convenient dish. However, there is one ingredient you should never add to chicken salad to ensure the best results.
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In actuality, defrosting spinach isn't always a necessary step. These are the times when you would, or wouldn't, need to defrost spinach prior to using it.
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It can be difficult to make a great potato salad unless you are picking the right potatoes. Here's what to know when you are making your selection.
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If you've found yourself without a salad spinner, there's no need to despair. There are a number of alternative methods that you can use instead.
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It's always frustrating to find yourself in the middle of a recipe and learn you're missing a tool. This hack will help you during your next bake.
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Buying pre-cut produce can save time. But, even if you have the money to opt for pre-cut produce, there are several good reasons not to do so, including these.
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If you've been frustrated by trying to get your coffee filter to fit, you're not alone. It turns out many of us missed a step in the brewing process.
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Would you pay more for canned tuna with lower mercury? This is the bet Sean Wittenberg and Bryan Boches made with their business SafeCatch on "Shark Tank."
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Cucumber boats are an easy and adorable way to serve salad. This idea will have you setting aside the bowl this summer in favor of a cool new cucumber hack.
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Soy sauce is a versatile kitchen ingredient, but it's easy to add too much. This is the easy way to stretch its flavor while making it less salty,
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If you're looking for an easier way to get dessert on the table, you should know about the simple way to transform leftover cookies into pie crust.
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Using a block of cheese instead of shredded or pre-sliced generally tastes better. If you decide to slice it, there's a tool you should use instead of a knife.
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If you're looking to freeze your spaghetti squash for whatever reason, here's how to do so without having the vegetable lose its signature texture.
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Looking to try the TikTok craze that's all about turning cottage cheese into ice cream? This affordable Costco find will help you achieve your ideal scoop.
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Sometimes you can run into problems when storing meat in the freezer. Stress less with this time-saving tip for making freezing raw meat a breeze.
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Should you find yourself looking for an easy way to take your next batch of brownies to the next level, look no further than Trader Joe's cookie butter.
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Have you ever struggled with slicing into a big, tough butternut squash? Use this exceedingly simple hack to easily cut the thickest veggies.
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You might think that the secret to the best at-home iced coffee requires a fancy machine or some newfangled technique, but truthfully it's almost too easy.
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If your homemade tomato sauce is a little too sweet or you've got a jar that's a bit too sugary for your liking, here's how to fix it like a true chef.
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If you're looking to cook your spinach in a flash there's a pasta water TikTok hack that purports to do just that, but it's kind of controversial.
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Is there such a thing as a magic ratio for barbecue perfection? Here's the 3-2-1 rule you should know for smoking incredible meat, especially ribs.
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Though English muffins closely resemble crumpets they have a look and feel not found anywhere else. So what gives these muffins their nooks and crannies?
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If you enjoy watching "Shark Tank" and you have food allergies, you might remember Rule Breaker Snacks, the company with sweets free of 11 common allergies.
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In 2017, Rumi Spice, a veteran-owned company that employs Afghani women to harvest saffron, got an offer on "Shark Tank." What has happened for it since?