About Kristie

Kristie Collado

Kristie Collado is a food writer, scratch baker and firm believer that bread is the best carb. An International Culinary Center alum with a Master’s Degree in Food Studies from NYU, she’s just as passionate about creating recipes as she is inspiring others to cook. Unable to resist silly wordplay, Kristie spends her free time doodling — turning food puns into hand-drawn notecards and t-shirts.

Christmas Breakfasts That You Can Make the Night Before

Marcus Samuelsson Just Shared a Simple Trick for Making Injera in Half the Time

The Secret to Really Flavorful Chicken Burgers Is Probably Already in Your Pantry

Feel-Better Foods: 5 Things My Daughter Will Eat When She Has a Cold

This Witchy Veggie Tray Will Guarantee You Eat Something Other Than Candy on Halloween

7 Plant-Based Meals the Whole Family Will Be On Board With

Ina’s 5-Star Carrot Cake is the Only Dessert You Need This Easter

The Best Recipes for Teaching Kids How to Cook

This Is the Very First Thing I Bake After Apple Picking

Best Compost Bins Under $30 for Your Countertop

5 Sheet Pan Dinners That Do Double Duty

There’s Still Time for One More Flag Cake

Easy Ways to Stretch a Whole Chicken

5 Ways to Serve Breakfast for Dinner — and Not Feel Guilty About It

5 No-Cheat Chocolate Treats

5 Lunches That Kids and Parents Can Agree On

10 Summery Drinks That Are Perfect for 4th of July

Those Wilted Veggies In Your Fridge Are Probably Still Good. Here’s How to Use Them.

5 Secret Ingredients That’ll Take Your Chili to the Next Level

I Switched to Alkaline Water and This Is What Happened

This Kid-Friendly Baking Course Includes Some Seriously Fun Recipes

My Favorite Cake Turntable Is Discontinued — This Is the One I Recommend Now

5 Simple Tips That Will Give You Picture-Perfect Madeleines Every Time

Our Top 5 No-Cook Meals

Here’s How I Keep my Kiddo Busy (and Learning) During School Breaks

5 Valentine’s Day Cupcakes to Make for Someone Sweet

8 Space-Saving Tools for Anyone Who Loves to Bake