Christine Gallary

Food Editor-at-Large

San Francisco, CA

Christine graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France, and she has worked at Cook's Illustrated and CHOW.com. She lives in San Francisco and loves teaching cooking classes. Follow her latest culinary escapades on Instagram.

This 8-Ingredient Crispy Stir-Fried Beef Is a One-Pan Wonder

It’s all about the sticky honey-garlic sauce.

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Apr 23, 2024

The Wishbone, Explained

Plus, how to get the perfect snap.

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Apr 19, 2024

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Herbed Cheese and California Avocado Flatbread

Flatbreads are a blank canvas for all sorts of fun and tasty toppings, and this one that channels California cuisine and its farm-to-table spirit is no exception. It’s colorful, gorgeous, and easy too — just top baked pizza dough with quickly pickled onions, herb and garlic cheese, crunchy radishes, California Avocado slices, and fresh herbs for an impressive-looking flatbread.

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Apr 15, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Spring Onions

Hint: two of them are the same!

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Apr 12, 2024

How to Make a Classic, Cloud-Like Spinach Soufflé (It Never Fails to Impress)

The foolproof recipe is inspired by two greats: Ina Garten and Julia Child.

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Apr 11, 2024

What Is Pickling Salt? (And Do You Really Need to Use It?)

Salt is one of the key ingredients in the pickling process, but does it matter which salt you use? Can you just use the salt that’s already in your pantry? Some recipes call for something called “pickling salt” — what makes pickling salt special? Here’s what you need to know. Pickling salt — sometimes called canning salt or preserving salt — is pure granulated salt (sodium chloride).

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Apr 9, 2024

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Salmon and California Avocado Peanut Noodles

Noodle bowls are popular in California for good reason: Noodles loaded up with some protein, fresh toppings, and a sauce transform into a tasty, complete meal that’s hard to beat. This noodle bowl starts with a creamy peanut sauce tossed with chewy udon noodles and cucumbers, and is topped with flaky baked salmon and cubes of locally grown California Avocado for a fresh and filling meal that’s full of flavor. It’s a complete meal with noodles, salmon, and vegetables.

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Apr 8, 2024

My Buttery Blondies Will Make You Quit Brownies Forever

They take just 10 minutes to prep.

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Apr 2, 2024

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Crispy Rice with California Avocado and Tuna Tartare

When you think of what makes California cuisine so special and delicious, two of the biggest features are high-quality seafood and fresh produce. One such combination, fresh tuna and sustainably grown California Avocado, magically becomes a vibrant, flavorful seafood tartare when tossed with some soy sauce and seasonings. Spoon it onto sushi rice that’s been pan-fried into crispy rice cakes and you get to enjoy a delicious, restaurant-quality appetizer.

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Apr 2, 2024

I Just Learned the Secret to Better Egg Salad and WOW, I Can't Stop Eating It

Hard-boiled eggs get the luxe treatment.

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Apr 1, 2024

"Breakfast Stuffed Bread" Is the Most Brilliant Way to Serve Eggs on Easter

It’s like quiche but way easier.

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Mar 29, 2024

What Are Sweetbreads? (Plus How to Cook Them)

Spoiler, they're not bread.

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Mar 28, 2024

This Cheesy Baked Ziti Is One of the Best Recipes We've Ever Published

lasagna's lazier cousin.

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Mar 27, 2024

For the World's Best Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, I Never Follow This Classic Step

It’s the ultimate comfort food.

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Mar 25, 2024

What Are Pimento Peppers Anyway?

They're more than just cheese dip.

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Mar 25, 2024

10 Leftover Ham Bone Recipes to Make After Easter

If you’re buying a big bone-in ham for the holidays this year, consider this your friendly reminder that you’ll be left with a tasty ingredient after all the meat’s been picked off: The ham bone. So, whatever you do, don’t toss it in the compost bin or trash. Ham bones are packed with so much rich, smoky flavor. Don’t have time to put the ham bone to use right away? No problem, just freeze the bone, as you would any other meat bones and food scraps.

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Mar 18, 2024

Loco Moco is the Most Iconic Hawaiian Comfort Food (Done in 30!)

Drown everything in savory brown gravy.

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Mar 17, 2024

The“French 75” Cocktail Will Make You Feel Like You’re at a Fancy Restaurant

It’s all about the bubbles.

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Mar 13, 2024

What “Room Temperature” Really Means (And Why it Matters)

We’ll help you get that butter softened in a flash.

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Mar 11, 2024

What's the Difference Between Baby Back Ribs and Spareribs?

When summer grilling season approaches, it’s fun to explore all sorts of tasty cuts of meat. Though grilled hot dogs and grilled burgers will always be great go-tos, pork ribs are always a treat. Low and slow cooked pork ribs are great for a backyard BBQ, especially when served with fun sides like bacon BBQ baked beans and classic potato salad.Let’s take a look at the two most commonly sold types of ribs: baby back ribs and St. Louis-style spareribs.

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Mar 7, 2024

The One-Pan 20-Minute Rice That Never Lets Me Down for Dinner

It cooks in less than 10 minutes.

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Mar 6, 2024

The 3 Best Cuts of Beef for Tender Pot Roast

Choosing the right cut can make or break the dish.

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Feb 27, 2024

The Best Ways to Reheat Leftover Pizza

No soggy crusts here!

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Feb 23, 2024

The Pisco Sour Cocktail Is Famous in Peru for a Reason

It’s equal parts tart, sweet, and silky.

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Feb 22, 2024

"Orange Creamsicle Mousse" Is the Most Dreamy No-Bake Dessert

It’s like an Orange Julius you can eat with a spoon.

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Feb 15, 2024

Irish "Potato Candy" Is the Cutest St. Patrick's Day Treat

Unless you’re from Pennsylvania, you’ve probably never heard of Irish potato candy. I didn’t know what they were, but assumed they were candy made from potatoes. Wrong! Irish potato candies may look like adorable little potatoes, but they’re no-cook coconut and cream cheese candies with a coating of ground cinnamon — essentially the coconut equivalent of chocolate truffles. They’re the perfect St.

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Feb 15, 2024

The Best Way to Cook Lobster Tails

Lobster tails may seem like a fancy meal that should be relegated to a special night out, but they’re actually quite simple to cook at home. The tails come frozen and ready to cook, and their meaty texture and sweet flavor pair well with just melted butter and a squeeze of lemon. Of course, you can also chop up the meat to make a killer lobster roll , lobster ravioli, or lobster risotto instead.

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Feb 12, 2024

Baked Lobster Tails Is the Easiest Fancy Dinner Ever

My husband is from New England and we go back to visit a few times a year, so I consider myself a part-time New Englander. We feast on a lot of whole lobster while we’re there — especially in the summer when the whole family’s together and a lobster dinner is both celebratory and fun. Although I’m partial to claw meat, most of the family loves tail meat, as the tails are meaty and easily come out of the shell in one piece.

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Feb 8, 2024

Lemon Pepper Chicken Meatballs Will Have Everyone Asking for Seconds

The creamy sauce takes it over the top.

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Feb 7, 2024

This 6-Ingredient Gnocchi Alfredo Skillet Is My Kid's Most Requested Dinner

It all starts with store-bought gnocchi.

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Feb 3, 2024

This Old-Fashioned Chicken Dinner Is the Best Thing I’ve Made This Year

It’s retro in a good way.