Meleyna Nomura

Meleyna is a recipe developer, food photographer, and champion of home cooking. She is likely to be found on the sidelines of the Little League field (with a full dinner for four packed in a cooler) or waiting in line for a Trader Joe’s sample.
    The Best Kids’ Lunch Gear to Take the Stress Out of School Lunch
    Everything you need to know about lunch containers, lunchboxes, water bottles, and other accessories for a well-packed school lunch!
    Meleyna Nomura
    2 days ago
    The 8 Best Online Grocery Stores in America Right Now
    Shopping
    No. 6 is beloved by Kitchn readers.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Aug 29, 2024
    The Easiest Way to Pit a Peach
    No more bruised peaches!
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jul 18, 2024
    My Uncle Always Keeps This “Delicious” Packet in His Pantry — It’s a Miracle for Last-Minute Dinners
    “It’s one of my favorite meals on a hot summer day.”
    Meleyna Nomura
    Aug 7, 2024
    The Hawaiian-Inspired Dinner I Make on Summer Nights When It's Too Hot to Cook
    It’s ready in just 30 minutes!
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jun 23, 2024
    This Pesto Pizza is a Weeknight Hit
    Friday nights will never be the same.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jun 11, 2024
    My Extra-Buttery Coffee Cake Is Famous Among My Friends
    Perfect with a cup of Joe.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Mar 21, 2024
    5-Ingredient Miso Soup Is the Easiest Thing You’ll Make at Home This Month
    So simple, so satisfying.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jan 31, 2024
    Caraway’s New Stainless Steel Collection Is Stunning — It’s Up to 20% Off Today
    Shopping
    It’s so sleek.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Nov 27, 2023
    Caraway’s Dutch Oven Is My Favorite In My Collection — And It’s On Sale Today
    Shopping
    I’m kicking myself for not having one for all these years.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Nov 27, 2023
    3 Rules for Making the Absolute Best Mashed Potatoes
    Happy Hosting!
    Number two is a total game-changer.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Nov 19, 2023
    We Tried 6 Ways of Baking Crispy Sweet Potato Fries and the Winner Was Abundantly Clear
    It’s all about the technique.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Oct 27, 2023
    I Tried Good Housekeeping’s Favorite Cleaner on My Wood Cabinets, and They’ve Never Glowed Like This
    Plus, it took almost no elbow grease.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Oct 15, 2023
    The One Ingredient That Makes This Green Bean Salad Holiday-Worthy
    And don't even get us started on how good the dressing tastes.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Oct 10, 2023
    How to Make the Perfect Hawaiian Plate Lunch Mac Salad
    My grandfather's recipe has a secret ingredient that makes all the difference.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jul 29, 2023
    We Tried 8 Different Methods for Grilling Corn and Two Tied for First Place
    To husk or not to husk?
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jul 13, 2023
    This Philadelphia-Style Ice Cream Tastes Just Like a Matcha Latte
    It puts the matcha front and center.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jun 16, 2023
    This Perfect Chicken Recipe Is Super Popular in Hawaii for a Reason
    A staple at plate lunch restaurants
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jun 1, 2023
    Salmon Benedict Is the Best of Both Brunch Worlds
    It’s a delicious play on a brunch classic.
    Meleyna Nomura
    May 21, 2023
    We Tried 5 Methods to Clean Greasy Wood Cabinets — And the Winner Is Ridiculously Effective
    Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
    Can the power of vinegar or castile soap win our showdown? Let's find out!
    Meleyna Nomura
    Apr 14, 2023
    I Tried 13 Different Frozen Pork Dumplings — These Are the 2 I’ll Buy Again
    Taste Test
    “It had a bright ginger flavor that none of the other options had.”
    Meleyna Nomura
    Mar 25, 2023
    I Tried 4 Popular Cacio e Pepe Recipes and the Winner Is the Epitome of Cheesy, Creamy Comfort Food
    Finally, I nailed this deceptively simple pasta.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Mar 21, 2023
    A Few Restaurant Tricks Are the Secret to Maialino’s Dreamy, Creamy Cacio e Pepe
    The New York City trattoria’s at-home version is easy to master.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Mar 20, 2023
    Smitten Kitchen’s Foolproof Cacio e Pepe Is a Cheese-Lover’s Dream
    It features a surprising technique that’s different from all the rest.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Mar 19, 2023
    The Pasta Queen’s Cacio e Pepe Is for Pasta Purists
    She sticks with the namesake ingredients and just uses Pecorino Romano and pepper — no butter or olive oil here.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Mar 18, 2023
    I Tried Food52’s Classic Cacio e Pepe and Didn’t Expect These Results
    The recipe was written after trying a slew of other unique techniques and combining the best of the best.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Mar 17, 2023
    The Surprising Costco Find I’m Stocking Up On
    Groceries
    It’s a two-for-one deal you really can’t pass up.

    Meleyna Nomura
    Mar 10, 2023
    I Finally Tried TikTok’s Viral Baked Spaghetti and Now I Totally Understand the Hype
    It’s over-the-top in the best way possible.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Feb 20, 2023
    The Indulgent Chocolate Gift That’s Too Pretty to Eat (Almost)
    Shopping
    A box for you, a box for me!
    Meleyna Nomura
    Feb 10, 2023
    I Tried Coca-Cola Cake and Got a Sweet Surprise
    It brought me straight back to the '90s.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Feb 4, 2023
    This Homemade Vegan Ramen Is Packed with Umami
    The homemade stuff is a totally different experience.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Feb 3, 2023
    Fly by Jing’s New Spicy Chili Oil Is a Delicious Reminder of My Dad’s Favorite Condiment
    Shopping
    The possibilities are really endless for how to use it.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jan 27, 2023
    Crispy Chicken Tempura Is Endlessly Delicious
    If your family loves chicken tenders, you won't be able to resist chicken tempura.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jan 26, 2023
    I Tried the Wildly Popular Mini Loaf Pan Focaccia Recipe and It’s the Simple Elevation Your Dinner Needs
    Even if you’re new to bread-making, this is a simple and quick recipe to get you started.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jan 22, 2023
    Flourless Chocolate Torte Has an Unbeatable Fudgy Texture
    It's the perfect make-ahead treat.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jan 21, 2023
    I Tried 4 of the Best Tomato Soup Recipes and Found My Family's Forever Favorite
    It's as humble and cozy as I could have hoped for.
    Meleyna Nomura
    Jan 20, 2023