Antoni Porowski knows a thing about food, including how to make a cheesy, satisfying dinner that still includes healthy veggies.
Adrienne Lee, Recipe Tester
A list of all the recipes Adrienne Lee has tested.
Adrienne Lee has been a Leite’s Culinaria tester since 2006. She graduated from MIT, worked as an electronic engineer for Xerox, and then received a doctorate in cognitive psychology/science from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She worked as an assistant/associate professor at New Mexico State University. During the period starting in graduate school, she began taking courses in cooking and baking and finally received a pastry certificate from the Culinary School of the Rockies where she worked as a pastry instructor for several years. She has done stages at various businesses, and provided baked goods to be sold at a business for several years, a charity event, and a large food convention; at the same time, she was a recipe tester for Delicious Living Magazine until 2018.
Pumpkin Crunch
A sweetly spiced upgrade to trail mix, this snappy little snack is perfect for autumn eating. Serve as an appetizer or just a little pick-me-up.
Baked Quinoa with Lemon and Parsley
Looking for an easier way to cook quinoa? This recipe, from America’s Test Kitchen, takes the trickiness out of this amazing ingredient.
French Onion Mac and Cheese
The collision of French onion soup and mac and cheese–the stuff of dreams. It’s comfort food at its finest, just wait until you taste the topping.
Butter Pecan Ice Cream
This isn’t your typical butter pecan ice cream. A creamy, custardy, ice cream base filled with perfectly shattered bits of pecan brittle isn’t exactly typical, is it?
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Making your own pumpkin pie spice is as easy as dumping some spices you probably already have, into a bowl and stirring them together. No need to run to the store. You’re welcome.
Mushroom Leek Tart
“Impressive.” “Easy.” “Yummy.” “Brilliant.” “No leftovers!” That’s what folks are saying about this lovely little tart.
Double Butterscotch Blondies
Depending on your age, this may be a brand new treat or a throwback. Either way, if you love butterscotch, you’re gonna love these little delights.
Pumpkin Meringue Pie
At long last, a slice of pumpkin pie that can be considered complete in and of itself—no dollop of whipped cream required. Pumpkin and meringue. So happy together.
Easy Béchamel Sauce
Who knew that baking legend Jim Lahey’s brilliance extended not just to bread and pizza maverick but also to béchamel whisperer?