Ann Taylor Pittman

Ann Taylor Pittman is an independent food writer and recipe developer. Prior to freelance life, she built a career of creating healthy recipes at Cooking Light magazine, where she worked for 20 years. She is the recipient of two James Beard Foundation Awards. Ann lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with her husband, their 15-year-old twin boys, one big dog, and one little dog.
    We Tried 8 Methods of Cooking Bacon and Found an Absolute Winner
    Skills Showdown
    A lot of the methods were great, but only one rated a 10/10.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Nov 27, 2023
    We Tried 6 Ways of Making Flaky Pie Crust and Found an Absolute Winner
    Your Thanksgiving pie will thank you.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Nov 19, 2023
    I Tried 4 Famous Ways of Making Banana Pudding, and the Winner Swept Them All
    It’s not what you probably think.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Nov 18, 2023
    We Tried 6 Ways of Cooking Mac & Cheese, and the Winner Swept Them All
    The crunchy cheese cracker topping took it over the top.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Oct 28, 2023
    We Tried 7 Ways of Storing Potatoes and the Winner Outlasted Them All For Months
    Here’s to the humble, dependable spud. It has to be one of the top kitchen staples of all time, loved for its versatility — giving us creamy mashes, comforting hashes, cheesy gratins, crisp fries, crunchy chips, fluffy bakes to load with butter and sour cream, and much more. We tend to take this kitchen stalwart for granted, stashing it in the pantry with little care and expecting it to be there at our beck and call. But that doesn’t always pan out.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Oct 16, 2023
    I’ve Baked Hundreds of Chocolate Chip Cookies — These Are the Best I’ve Ever Had
    One forgotten pantry ingredient makes all the difference.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Sep 30, 2023
    I Baked the Internet's 6 Most Popular Chocolate Chip Cookies
    And the winner was the best I've ever had.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Sep 26, 2023
    We Tried 5 Ways of Making Egg-in-a-Hole and the Winner Was Breakfast Bliss
    No matter what you call it, this is the ONLY way you should be making it!
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Sep 12, 2023
    I Tested the Internet's Fave Key Lime Pie Recipes and the Winner Blew Me Away
    Determining a winner came down to tiny details.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Aug 19, 2023
    The Only Way to Store Blueberries
    The best way to store blueberries takes just a couple of steps and will make sure your produce stays fresh for weeks!
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Jun 28, 2023
    I Tried 4 Famous Confetti Cupcake Recipes and the Winner Is 10 Times Better than Any Boxed Mix
    It’s honestly life-changing.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Jun 9, 2023
    I Finally Found the Vanilla Frosting of My Dreams
    It’s extra fluffy and creamy.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Jun 8, 2023
    This One Underrated Pantry Ingredient Is Key to Making Way Better Cupcakes
    The nostalgia factor was a 10/10.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Jun 7, 2023
    For Gorgeous, Bakery-Style Confetti Cupcakes, This Is Your Recipe
    It’s all about the frosting.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Jun 6, 2023
    These One-Bowl Confetti Cupcakes Are the Easiest I’ve Ever Made
    They’re also secretly vegan!
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Jun 5, 2023
    I Tried 4 Popular Sticky Bun Recipes and the Winner Is the Best I’ve Ever Eaten
    It’s the only recipe you’ll ever need.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    May 22, 2023
    I Tried Flour Bakery’s Famous Sticky Bun Recipe and It’s Honestly Flawless
    The abundance of caramel “goo” is next level.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    May 21, 2023
    This Surprising Ingredient Combo Makes These 5-Star Sticky Buns Extra Soft and Fluffy
    The recipe is also delightfully easy to make.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    May 20, 2023
    These Double-Caramel Sticky Buns Have Major Crème Brûlée Vibes
    The secret: deeply toasted sugar.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    May 19, 2023
    I Tried the Most Popular Sticky Bun on the Internet and I Get the Hype
    They’re like cinnamon rolls cranked up to a thousand.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    May 18, 2023
    We Tried 6 Ways of Making Hollandaise and the Winner Delivers the Creamiest, Dreamiest, and Easiest Sauce
    It takes less than 5 minutes but tastes like it’s ​​masterfully prepared by a Michelin-starred chef.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Apr 7, 2023
    We Tried 6 Ways of Cooking Spiral-Cut Ham and the Winner Was a Juicy, Flavorful Showstopper
    There are quite a few ways to make a good ham, but what exactly is the best way? We set out to find out for sure.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Mar 16, 2023
    I Tried 4 Recipes for Flourless Chocolate Cake
    The winner was over-the-top indulgent and easy to make.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Feb 10, 2023
    King Arthur’s Flourless Chocolate Cake Delivers Over-the-Top Perfection
    All I can say is "wow."
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Feb 9, 2023
    Gourmet’s Flourless Chocolate Cake Has Been a Winner for Over 25 Years
    The overall effect is like an impossibly moist, incredibly rich brownie.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Feb 8, 2023
    Gimme Some Oven’s Flourless Chocolate Cake Calls for Just 3 Ingredients
    It's luxuriously rich and decadent.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Feb 7, 2023
    The Flourless Chocolate Cake from 101 Cookbooks Is a Tall, Crackly-Crusted Beauty
    It gets its richness from olive oil.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Feb 6, 2023
    We Tried 8 Methods for Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Found a Fuss-Free Winner
    This is absolutely the best method for the crispiest, crunchiest, and most tender sprouts!
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Jan 9, 2023
    I Tried 4 Popular Beef Stew Recipes and the Winner Is a Cozy, Meaty Delight
    I'll be making it again and again and again.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Jan 6, 2023
    Ina Garten Uses a Key Ingredient to Make the Ultimate Beef Stew
    It's not typical, but it makes a big difference.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Jan 5, 2023
    Once Upon a Chef’s Beef Stew Is Rich, Complex, and Fuss-Free
    It also skips the green peas.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Jan 4, 2023
    Serious Eats’ Beef Stew Recipe Has Some Smart Tricks for Serious Umami Depth
    All of the steps lead you to a great end result.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Jan 3, 2023
    Delish’s Best-Ever Beef Stew Is Relatively Quick but Lacks Richness
    It's more brothy than stew-y.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Jan 2, 2023
    I Tested 4 Popular Shortbread Recipes and the Winner Is Absolutely Flawless
    Spoiler: They're all good, but the winner is pure perfection.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Dec 23, 2022
    Ina Garten’s Shortbread Recipe Is Crispy, Buttery Perfection
    It doesn't even need the chocolate!
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Dec 22, 2022
    This 3-Ingredient Shortbread Is Delightfully Easy (and Delicious)
    I will definitely be making this recipe again.
    Ann Taylor Pittman
    Dec 21, 2022