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Ellie Crowley
School: Illinois State University
Expertise: Recipe development; knife skills; stocks and sauces; yeast doughs; bread baking and cocktails
Ellie Crowley
- 14 years of professional experience in food and recipe development, including 11 years as a high school culinary arts instructor
- Received her bachelor’s degree in family consumer science education from Illinois State University
- Received chef’s assistant certificate from Richland Community College
Experience
Through 11 years of experience as a high school culinary arts teacher, Ellie has perfected her ability to explain the how and why behind trusted recipes. She's now an associate culinary producer for Taste of Home, styling each dish so it photographs beautifully. Ellie also loves learning cooking techniques and sharing them with readers. Outside the kitchen, Ellie is always on the search for new restaurants to try.
Education
Illinois State University, bachelor's degree in family consumer science education
Richland Community College, chef’s certificate
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