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Tiffany Hopkins

Commerce Writer, Bon Appétit

A graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, Tiffany has dabbled in various branches of media, from editorial to social media to public relations. These days, she scours the internet and cookbooks for simple recipes that make her feel like a rockstar chef (like this chakalaka grilled cheese sandwich she makes on any given Tuesday). She’s also made it her life’s mission to convince her dad that vegetarian dishes go beyond salads and fake meat (case in point: this tangy, garlicky mushroom adobo)—not to say that she doesn’t love fake meat, too. Tiffany now works on Bon Appétit’s commerce team but previously covered cooking stories at Epicurious. Before joining the Epicurious team, Tiffany oversaw digital production at The Source Magazine.

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Grated cassava gives this classic Filipino cake a sweet, nutty flavor and a sticky, chewy texture.

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Sinangag was my mom's go-to breakfast, but it's my go-to dinner.

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The cornbread croutons will reel you in; the red pepper dressing will keep you coming back for more.

How to Make a Delicious Side Dish for $5 or Less

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I Had to Buy More Silverware in Quarantine

More forks meant more peace of mind—and fewer dishwashing sessions. 

The Best Butter Cake Doesn't Have Any Butter at All (It Has Whipped Cream Instead)

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Silken Tofu Isn't Just a Protein—It's a Sauce

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Do You Really Have to Use Room Temperature Ingredients in Baking?

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Maybe it'll bring your cooking to new heights. At the very least, it'll bring you to the height necessary to reach the flour on the top shelf.

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Make luscious, creamy sweet potatoes in just 10 minutes.

Taste Test: Tahini

We stirred and spooned our way through 18 jars of tahini to determine the very best one.

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Taste Test: Oat Milk

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How to Make an Actually-Filling Breakfast Smoothie

Three simple guidelines to avoid mid-morning stomach growls.

Taste Test: Thai Green Curry Paste

We tasted nine brands of widely-available Thai green curry paste to determine the very best one.