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Stacey Ballis

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Covers:  Food, beverage, hospitality, lifestyle, travel, home decor, entertaining, recipe development and testing, culinary products and equipment, education, and the arts.
Doesn't Cover: Business, finance, tech, politics.

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Stacey Ballis’s Biography

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Chicago-based novelist and freelance writer, as well as recipe developer and tester. Author of ten novels, contributor to three non-fiction anthologies. Freelance work in both print and digital, predominantly in the culinary and lifestyle sphere, with over 1500 paid published articles since 2016. Past President Les Dames D'Escoffier Chicago Chapter, member of The Southern Foodways Alliance, Women Chefs and Restauranteurs, James Beard Foundation, IACP. Extensive background in education and t…

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I've Cooked 30 Thanksgiving Dinners-Here's My #1 Tip for Less Stress

I've Cooked 30 Thanksgiving Dinners-Here's My #1 Tip for Less Stress

Spoiler alert: The key to success is to start your cooking in advance. From passion fruit mousse to creamy pu…

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These Tiny Tools Are My Secret Weapons in the Kitchen

These Tiny Tools Are My Secret Weapons in the Kitchen

Small gear, big help.

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10 Freezer Mistakes You're Probably Making

10 Freezer Mistakes You're Probably Making

Check out these common freezer mistakes you may be making, and learn how to solve them so you can maximize sp…

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Don't Be a Snob About American Cheese

Don't Be a Snob About American Cheese

Food writer and noted home cook Stacey Ballis is passionate in her love for American cheese. It's an ingredie…

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How your slow cooker can make Passover dinner prep so much easier

How your slow cooker can make Passover dinner prep so much easier

Passover is a wonderful holiday full of good food and family and tradition. It is a surprise to no one that i…

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This Valentine's Day, slip someone the (duck) tongue

This Valentine's Day, slip someone the (duck) tongue

The first stranger who ever slipped me the tongue was an elderly Chinese lady, and while it was by my clear i…

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The 14 Best Chopped Salads To Make When It's Just Too Hot To Cook Original

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By Stacey Ballis Verified
| Allrecipes Verified
When it comes to dinner, salad always sounds like a prelude and not the main attraction. But a great salad can be both filling and satisfying—especially in the summer months when having some easy, no-cook salad suppers at hand will make for fabulous dinners all season long. Pro tip: Main dish salads are an excellent lighter option for potlucks and barbecues! Get your summer salad game on point starting this week with our best chopped salads to make for dinner.
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The 14 Best Chopped Salads To Make When It's Just Too Hot To Cook

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By Stacey Ballis Verified
| Yahoo Lifestyle Australia Verified
When it comes to dinner, salad always sounds like a prelude and not the main attraction. But a great salad can be both filling and satisfying—especially in the summer months when having some easy, no-cook salad suppers at hand will make for fabulous dinners all season long. Pro tip: Main dish salads are an excellent lighter option for potlucks and barbecues! Get your summer salad game on point starting this week with our best chopped salads to make for dinner.
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How to Tell Spring Onions, Scallions, Garlic Scapes, Leeks, and Ramps Apart Original

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By Stacey Ballis Verified
| Food & Wine Verified
It's easy to see the difference between a yellow onion and a red one or a shallot and a pearl onion. Their size, shapes, and colors easily denote their differences at first glance. But when it comes to the varieties of fresh green onions that are available in the spring, all the white bulbs and long green leaves can be a bit confusing. So how do you figure out what to choose at the grocery store or farmers market? Here's a simple guide to the bountiful alliums.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Celebrity profile for an airline in-flight magazine.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, I learned how to type on an IBM Selectric.

How is social media changing news?

Not necessarily for the better.