Alison Ashton
Parade Magazine
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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4 Stellar Grazing Board Ideas for Easy Holiday Entertaining
Go beyond the cheese board with these pro platters inspired by Ina Garten and Alton Brown. → Read More
Phil Rosenthal of 'Somebody Feed Phil' Compares Himself to 'Anthony Bourdain
That seems like quite a leap until you read his explanation. → Read More
Bobby Flay Shares What He Really Thinks of 'The Bear'
Food Network celebrity chef Bobby Flay weighs in on 'The Bear,' the popular FX restaurant drama series that has everyone on the food industry talking. → Read More
How to Take Better Pictures of Your Pup: 7 Training Tips From Melissa McCarthy’s Dog Trainer
From trial runs of props to toys and treats, Melissa McCarthy's dog trainer Sarah Schwaiger shares training tips that can help anyone get better pictures of their dog. → Read More
Get the Secrets to TikTok Chef Eitan Bernath’s Killer Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
“My favorite food in the entire world is a chocolate chip cookie!” proclaims young TikTok chef Eitan Bernath of these cookies from his new cookbook . “These are your childhood chocolate chip cookies all grown up.”In a world of sometimes sketchy (though entertaining!) food hacks, Bernath’s recipes and techniques are always solid. That culinary mastery, [...] → Read More
Even Olive Haters Will Love Eitan Bernath's Easy Pesto With a Twist
Buttery olives add creamy richness to Eitan Bernath’s easy Castelvetrano Olive Pesto. The recipe is from the new cookbook by the 20-year-old TikTok-famous chef best known as the go-to food guy on The Drew Barrymore Show. Thanks to their sweet, meaty, not-too-briny qualities, “Castelvetranos are the gateway olive for the olive hater,” Bernath says. The pesto [...] → Read More
Kimchi Adds a Tasty Twist to These Mouth-Watering Caramelized Baked Potatoes
Kimchi lends a tangy punch to these loaded baked potatoes from by Eric Kim. Adding a pinch of sugar is a trick Kim learned from his Korean-born mom. “It adds balance, especially with caramelized kimchi and nutty sesame oil,” he says. “My mother loves this baked potato and so do I, not least because it [...] → Read More
Salt and Pepper Pork Chops With Vinegar Scallions Recipe from Eric Kim
Growing up in a Korean-American household, pork was a standby on the table for New York Times food columnist Eric Kim. But his Korean-born mom (and culinary inspiration), Jean, favored fatty cuts—ribs, belly, shoulder.It wasn’t until Kim was in high school that he discovered the appeal of chops. “I found that pork chops could be [...] → Read More
Try These Insanely Good Crispy Potatoes From the Half Baked Harvest Cookbook
These crispy potatoes, from the new cookbook 'Half Baked Harvest: Every Day' are inspired by author Tieghan Gerard’s childhood friend’s love of sour cream and onion potato chips. → Read More
Gold Medal Cantonese-Style Pork Pairs Perfectly With Watching the Winter Olympics
This Cantonese-style pork or Char Siu (Chinese Barbecue Pork), lacquered with sticky-sweet marinade, is from the new cookbook Nom Nom Paleo: Let’s Go! by Michelle Tam and Henry Fong. → Read More
We Love Noodles! Five Delicious Recipes, Plus Favorite Dishes From Around the Globe
From Japanese ramen to ooey-gooey mac ’n’ cheese, noodles may well be America’s best-loved carb. We adore them so much that the Specialty Food Association named “pasta’s comeback” their top trend for 2022, thanks in part to a COVID-driven appetite for comfort food. And if you had to name the world’s favorite comfort food, noodles [...] → Read More
Rebecca Lang's Easy Make-Ahead Coffee Cake Is Perfect for Holiday Brunches
This easy, make-ahead holiday coffee cake recipe is from the new cookbook Y’all Come Over by Rebecca Lang. It's ideal for Christmas brunch fun. → Read More
Meet Your New Favorite Cocktail Party Munchie Recipe—Two-Pepper Blue Cheese Wafers
These savory Two-Pepper Blue Cheese Wafers from Y’all Come Over by Rebecca Lang, have only five ingredients and are perfect for entertaining during the holidays—or anytime. → Read More
Tasty's Retro Holiday Ham Is Pastry-Wrapped and Served With a Cider Glaze
This twice-baked Pastry-Wrapped Holiday ham, from the new cookbook 'Tasty Over the Top' is as fun to make as it is serve. → Read More
Jesse Szewczyk's Campari Shortbread Cookies Pop With Crunchy Orange Sugar
These pretty, festive Campari Shortbread Cookies With Crunchy Orange Sugar, from the new cookbook Cookies by Jesse Szewczyk, prove that Campari isn’t just for Negronis. → Read More
Parade Celebrates Thanksgiving With 6 Pie Recipes + the Best Homemade Flaky Crust
Making the best flaky homemade pie crust at home is simple with this recipe from Alison Ashton. → Read More
These Cranberry-Brie Puff Pastry Bites Are a Bite-Size Holiday Treat
With just three ingredients (four, if you go for the rosemary garnish), you can serve up this bite-size savory-sweet appetizer. It may not officially be pie (go ahead and eat it with your hands!)—but it’s baked in a mini muffin tin and has pastry, so we think that qualifies. Use canned or your favorite homemade [...] → Read More
Gordon Ramsay Gives Cornflake-Crusted Fried Chicken a Zippy Update With Spicy Mayo and Cucumber Relish
Gordon Ramsay gives old-school cornflake-crusted fried chicken a zippy update with spicy mayo and a fresh cucumber relish. Try his recipe for Cornflake Chicken Sliders With Gochujang Mayonnaise. → Read More
Watch a Sneak Peek of Top Chef Family Style Restaurant Wars (2021)
Get a sneak peek of Top Chef Family Style's Restaurant Wars episode that airs Thursday on NBC’s Peacock streaming service. This season of Top Chef features aspiring kid chefs paired with family members. → Read More
Now You Can Make Gjelina Restuarant's Famous Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza at Home
This gourmet-style mushroom and goat cheese pizza from the cookbook Gjelina: Cooking From Venice, California is inspired by a popular pie served at Gjelina, a restaurant in Venice, Calif. → Read More