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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

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8 Best Fast-Food Biscuits, Ranked

We tasted our way through flaky, buttery biscuits—some were golden perfection, and others crumbled under pressure.
Tiramisu Cheesecake Mashup

Costco Just Dropped a Tiramisu-Cheesecake Mashup—and the Internet Is All Over It

This is 4.8 pounds of tiramisu goodness for a mere $23.99.
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Homemade Peeps

Peeps are an Easter basket staple. The colorful shapes are irresistibly cute and certainly fun to eat—but they're even more fun to make at home! With a few tips in mind and tools on hand, it's possible to whip up homemade Peeps.