Allison T.S. Robicelli

Baltimore, MD

School: Boston University

Expertise: Recipe development; cooking techniques; baking; product testing; parenting; food news; grocery shopping; restaurants; travel

Allison T.S. Robicelli

12 years as a professional chef
10 years writing full-time about all things food for Taste of Home, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Eater, The Takeout and The Washington Post
Former co-owner of Robicelli's Bakery in Brooklyn
James Beard Award nominee, 2017
Author of "Back to the Future: The Official Hill Valley Cookbook" and "Robicelli's: A Love Story, with Cupcakes," which appeared on several Best Cookbooks of the Year lists

Experience

Allison is a James Beard-nominated cookbook author, recipe developer and food writer. As a former professional chef, Allison is the go-to writer at Taste of Home for putting cooking tools to the test and sharing what’s worth adding to your home kitchen. A few of the things she’s personally reviewed at Taste of Home include HexClad cookware, All-Clad cookware and the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore cookware set. Formerly the chef-owner of Robicelli’s Bakery in Brooklyn, she currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland, with her kids, cats, pots and pans.

Education

Boston University

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Articles & Recipes

Greepan vs. Caraway: Which Ceramic Cookware Brand Is Better?

Our Product Testing Team put these popular brands to the test to settle the GreePan vs. Caraway debate once and for all.

Caraway vs Our Place: How Do These Instagram-Famous Brands Compare?

If you're debating between Caraway vs. Our Place for your next cookware set, we're here to break down the differences.

Amish Potato Salad

The difference between Amish potato salad and classic potato salad is a single ingredient: sugar. This creamy and slightly sweet side dish is always a hit at potlucks and parties. If I'm in a hurry, I use six cups frozen hash browns and cook them in the microwave for about seven minutes before adding the dressing. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas