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Laurel Randolph

About Me

Laurel is a food writer, recipe developer, and editor. She is the author of four cookbooks, one of which was a #2 best-seller of 2017.


Latest Stories

We Scored the Official Ted Lasso Biscuit Recipe (and We Even Found the Perfect Pink Boxes)
Ready to pack into little pink boxes — or directly into your mouth.
Sep 9, 2023
TikTok’s “Jennifer Aniston Salad” Is Still My Go-To Lunch Prep
I Tried It
"I ate it four times for lunch and, you know what? I'd do it again."
May 5, 2023
Is Aldi Open on Easter Day 2023?
Here’s what you need to know.
Apr 7, 2023
I Tried Grandbaby Cakes’ 7 Up Biscuits and They’re Deliciously Easy
I Tried It
Pillowy and oh-so buttery.
Jun 1, 2022
The Ingenious Tip I Missed in Giada’s Everyday Italian Cookbook
It's been a low-key game-changer in my house.
May 19, 2022
Take a Trip to Disney’s EPCOT Without Ever Leaving Your Kitchen with This New Cookbook
For the Disney fanatics in your life.
May 14, 2022
Make Baklava in a Fraction of the Time with This Clever Hack
No more painting every single layer!
May 11, 2022
This Simple Trick Will Keep Berries Fresh for Up to 2 Weeks
No more spoiled berries!
May 6, 2022
I Tried Dorie Greenspan’s Roman Breakfast Cake and I Can’t Wait to Make It Again
I Tried It
Springy, lemony, and cake for breakfast. What's not to love?
May 6, 2022
The Secret to a Savory, Umami-Packed Meal In Minutes Is Instant Hayashi Rice Sauce
Use it to make a French dip, noodles, and more!
May 4, 2022
I Tried Bryant Terry’s Vegan Sweet Potato Coconut Biscuits, and Here’s Why I’ll Be Making Them Again
They are unlike any biscuit I've ever tasted, and in this case, that's a good thing.
May 4, 2022
This Clever Trick Helps Make Buttercream Bright White (While Still Using Real Butter)
Perfectly white frosting without sacrificing flavor!
Apr 29, 2022
Taco Bell Is Launching a Drag Brunch Tour, Complete with Breakfast Burritos and Mimosas
It's sure to be an experience you won't want to miss.
Apr 26, 2022
I Tried the Homemade Zebra Cakes from TikTok and They Transported Me Right to My Childhood
I Tried It
My friends couldn't stop eating them.
Apr 24, 2022
I Tried 4 Quiche Lorraine Recipes and the Winner Is a Perfect 10
The winner ticks all the boxes.
Apr 23, 2022
Vallery Lomas' Super-Easy Quiche Lorraine Is What Brunch Dreams Are Made Of
It's simple yet sophisticated — and absolutely delicious.
Apr 22, 2022
Julia Child’s Quiche Lorraine Is Fancy, Fast, and Foolproof
It also has a silky-smooth, bacon-infused filling.
Apr 21, 2022
Betty Crocker’s Quiche Lorraine Is Quick and Easy
This simple recipe is a keeper.
Apr 20, 2022
I Tried Le Pain Quotidien's Quiche Lorraine
It didn't think the crust shortcut would work, but it did!
Apr 20, 2022
Nick Jonas Is Opening a String of New Rooftop Bars — And One May Be Near You
Featuring 160 tequila and mezcal, Villa One Tequila Gardens will feature 160 tequila and mezcal options and much more!
Apr 19, 2022
This All-Natural DIY Glass Cleaner Is Simple to Make and May Replace Your Favorite Store-Bought Option
It requires just four ingredients (and one is water)!
Apr 18, 2022
Selena Gomez Loves Fast Food and Doesn’t Care What You Think: “I Am Perfect the Way I Am”
The star took to her TikTok in response to comments made by body-shamers.
Apr 15, 2022
This Is the One Cooking ‘Rule’ Everyone Breaks, According to Reddit
Do you skip this step?
Apr 13, 2022
Start Your Day Right with Homemade Chai Cinnamon Toast Crunch
Your favorite cereal, upgraded.
Apr 7, 2022
I Tried the New Impossible Sausage Links and They Look and Taste Just Like the Real Thing
I Tried It
They even have that delicious sausage snap!
Apr 6, 2022
Vegan Roasted Broccoli Soup
The secret to the luxurious texture? Cauliflower and potatoes!
Apr 6, 2022
Enjoy Flaky, Buttery Goodness for Months with This Costco Croissant Hack
Don't let another croissant go stale!
Mar 31, 2022
Use This Clever Hack to Quickly and Easily Chop Hard-Boiled Eggs
It uses an unexpected household kitchen item.
Mar 26, 2022
You Can Now Customize Your Peeps for a Truly Memorable Easter Basket Experience
Upgrade your favorite marshmallow candies with chocolate and toppings.
Mar 23, 2022
You Can Make This DIY Fabric Deodorizer Using Household Ingredients
Try it out to eliminate pet odors!
Mar 18, 2022
I Tried 4 Popular Coffee Cake Recipes and the Winner Is Buttery, Cinnamony Perfection
Celebrity Recipe Showdown
The winning recipe has lots of buttery streusel and a gooey cinnamon swirl.
Mar 18, 2022
King Arthur’s Coffee Cake Is the Coffee Cake to End All Coffee Cakes (It Even Has a Gooey Filling)
You can't beat this combo of tender cake, gooey cinnamon ripple, and buttery crumb topping.
Mar 17, 2022
Pecans! Chocolate! Espresso! This Coffee Cake Is Seriously Next-Level Good.
Toasted pecans, espresso powder, and chocolate take the standard crumb topping up a notch.
Mar 17, 2022
Ina Garten’s Sour Cream Coffee Cake Is a Brunch Stunner
Cinnamon swirl! Crumb topping! Maple glaze! This cake has it all.
Mar 16, 2022
This Vintage Coffee Cake Recipe Is Legendary (and for Good Reason)
Generations of LAUSD students fell in love with this simple cake.
Mar 16, 2022