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Molly Allen

location-pin Hood River, OR

School: Central Washington University

Expertise: Recipe development; cooking techniques; baking; beer, wine & cocktails; product testing; food news; grocery shopping; restaurants

Molly Allen

  • 10 years of experience as a freelance writer and photographer specializing in recipes, stories about food and shopping guides
  • Former bakery owner and event planner
  • Pizza oven expert having tested nine different models
  • Passion for grilling and cooking on smokers and fire pits
  • Writer for Taste Recipes, Good Housekeeping, Eater, The Kitchn, Simply Recipes and Food & Wine

Experience

A former bakery owner and event planner, Molly is a freelance writer specializing in food and beverage, lifestyle, holidays and parties. She brings her years of experience and industry knowledge to Taste Recipes readers, drawing on her former life at the bakery to explain the difference between cake and yeast doughnuts, how to make blue velvet cake and the best cheese board pairings for a delicious spread. Obsessed with homemade dough and pizza, Molly has tested nine different pizza oven models across multiple brands. She loves to keep an eye on the latest food trends and kitchen gadgets, while expanding her knowledge of cooking outdoors on smokers, grills, pizza ovens and fire pits.

Education

Central Washington University, bachelor's in English language and literature

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Articles & Recipes

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Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

These Dubai chocolate cheesecake bars pair all the flavor of the on-trend Dubai chocolate bar with creamy cheesecake for the ultimate layered treat.
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The Best Carrot Cake Box Mix, According to a Professional Baker

Whether you bake it in simple sheet pans or ornately fluted tube pans, the best carrot cake box mix will always stand out on Easter dessert tables.
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Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven Review: This Electric Oven Is Easy to Use and Budget-Friendly

The electric Ninja pizza oven is easy to use and makes homemade pizzas in under three minutes. Here's our fully tested review.