Tender, flavorsome, and moreish chuck roast that’s ready in half the time. Tuck it into tacos, pile it on top of rice, devour it anyway you please.
Erin Bloys, Recipe Tester
A list of all the recipes Erin Bloys has tested.
Erin comes from a long line and a large family of excellent Southern cooks. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and grew up in Warren, New Jersey. She currently lives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with her non-food loving husband (he eats merely to survive), her three daughters, two food-obsessed Labrador retrievers, and two vocal sister cats.
After finishing an undergraduate degree in psychology, she followed her passion and attended Le Cordon Bleu in London. Upon returning to the U.S., she began working as a caterer, a career that brought her great joy for 25 years until the pandemic closed her company in 2020.
She has developed recipes and created content for Eat This Not That magazine and its accompanying cookbooks. Now, she finds joy in tending her garden, cooking for family, entertaining at home, and foisting her weekly sourdough bakes upon her friends… because she can’t trust herself to have them in the house without eating entire loaves!
She’s been testing recipes for Leite’s Culinaria for several years and loves finding gems amongst each new batch of recipes. She believes that recipe testing requires a level of discipline in cooking that she’d otherwise forgo; she is a constant recipe tinkerer in everyday life. The rigor of testing for LC has been challenging and fulfilling, and she loves that it often leads her outside of her comfort zone and on to new discoveries.
Buttery Beef and Peanut Stir-Fry
Tender seared beef, buttery leeks, and crunchy peanuts collide to make this easy weeknight meal.
Zucchini Gratin with Fresh Herbs and Goat Cheese
What’s not to love about zucchini that’s smothered in cream, herbs, and two kinds of cheese?
Fried Shrimp Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
These easy shrimp sliders are fried to crispy perfection, then topped with a spicy creamy slaw and toasted bun. Bet you can’t eat just one.
Indian Spiced Chicken Burgers
Think chicken burgers are boring? These juicy ground chicken burgers, which are filled with spices, tomatoes, onions, and chiles, will prove you wrong.
Pistachio-Lime Polenta Cake
This lime-infused polenta cake boasts a light texture and rich, buttery flavor. It’s perfect for teatime or dessert, but we won’t judge if you sneak a slice for breakfast.
Ukrainian Chicken Dumpling Soup ~ Galushki
Whether you’re under the weather, or it’s cold and drizzly outside, or you simply want to show your support and offer a prayer of hope for the Ukrainian people, make this soup. You won’t regret it.
Banana Coconut Rum Bundt Cake
Take your tastebuds on a tropical vacation with this light and airy banana and coconut cake that’s topped with a rum glaze.
Julia Child’s Easy Scrambled Eggs for Kids
If you’ve never tried soft, custardy French-style scrambled eggs, grab your bowl, whisk, and pan and prepare to be amazed.
Jamie Oliver’s Beef Bourguignon
This hearty meal gets its flavor from an overnight soak in red wine, a slow braise until tender, and the addition of plenty of mushrooms and bacon.
Vanilla Bean Sablés
These vanilla bean sables are everything you want in a cookie: tender, buttery crumb and the sweet seduction of vanilla.
Hot Turkey Sandwich
So crazily satisfying you may just find yourself making Thanksgiving dinner more than once a year.
Hot Artichoke Dip
This is one of those ubiquitous party dips that tastes so much better when you make it yourself. And who knew it was so easy? You’ll never buy artichoke dip again!
Stuffed Mushrooms with Chives and Black Pepper
You’re going to love the combination of flavors in these snacky little mushrooms. Umami packed with Asian flair, you might want to make extra.
Crispy Chicken with Lemon and Capers
Tangy lemon is always a perfect partner for chicken thighs, especially when they have that delectable crispy skin. And it’s ready in 45 minutes. Alright!
Schug
A brightly herbal, spicy, garlicky condiment that brings spice to anything you might want to dip in it. Seriously, it goes on nearly everything.
Portuguese Bean Soup
A leisurely way to make a super comforting and filling soup that makes rainy days more bearable. And the leftovers are even better.
Caramelized Onion and Gruyère Galette
A spectacular crust filled with sweet onions and nutty cheese. Sounds amazing, right? A riff on French onion soup in tart form.
Gluten-Free Apple Pie Muffins
Tasty and tender gluten-free muffins can be hard to master but these little beauties are simple and bake up with a light crumb and a topping that will knock your socks off.
Butter Chicken
Often overlooked at Indian restaurants, butter chicken really can be a truly captivating dish. Give this version a try and see what you think.