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Kristina Vanni

Kristina Vänni

location-pin Chicago, IL

School: Northwestern University

Expertise: Recipe Development; restaurants

Kristina Vänni

  • More than 10 years of experience as a food writer working for brands like Taste Recipes, Better Homes & Gardens and The Kitchn
  • Owner, on-camera host and culinary spokesperson for Cooking Contest Central
  • Had a spot in the Pillsbury Bake-Off winner’s circle at age 12

Experience

Internationally recognized culinary authority Kristina is a food writer, TV host, recipe developer and food stylist. In addition to writing for Taste Recipes, Better Homes & Gardens and The Kitchn, she is a frequent featured expert on national media outlets and has served as a spokesperson and recipe developer for numerous national brands including Finlandia, KitchenAid and Post Foods. Kristina is currently writing her first cookbook, an exploration of the traditional and seasonal cuisine from her family's dairy farm in Finland.

Education

Northwestern University, bachelor's in theater

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Articles & Recipes

Disney's Epcot Cosmic Cheesecake

I Recreated Disney’s Epcot Cosmic Cheesecake, and It’s Out of This World

I went all the way to Walt Disney World to try the legendary Epcot cosmic cheesecake at Space 220. After the first bite, I knew this dessert was worth the trip.
Hot Dog Burnt Ends in a plate

I Made ‘Hot Dog Burnt Ends’ for the Easiest Barbecue Ever

Now that grilling season is officially upon us, it's hard to scroll social media without seeing a recipe for hot dog burnt ends. We tried them to see if they lived up to the hype.
Three ice cream cake slices on plates with forks

I Ordered Ice Cream Cakes at DQ, Coldstone and Baskin-Robbins—There Was One Clear Winner

No party is complete without cake and ice cream! Why not combine them and order the best ice cream cake?