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Allison T.S. Robicelli

location-pin 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

doritos on wooden table

I Ate 9 Bags of Off-Brand Doritos to Find the Best Ones

Do any off-brand Doritos compare to the real deal? I put nine contenders (and my stomach) to the test.
Nespresso Vs Keurig Coffee Makers

Nespresso vs. Keurig: Which Single-Serve Coffee Maker Is Right for You?

If you're torn between Nespresso vs. Keurig, this guide will help you brew your perfect cup.
Beautiful By Drew Barrymore Cookware Set On Stove

The Best Cookware You Can Buy at Walmart, According to a Former Chef

From Dutch ovens to cast-iron skillets to complete sets of pots and pans, there's plenty of excellent Walmart cookware that lasts a lifetime.