Sara Tane

Sara Tane is a food writer and private chef based in Los Angeles, CA (with her dog, Pepper). She is a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education and has written for Food52, Good Housekeeping, Cooking Light, and AllRecipes. She also has a serious thing for oysters.
This Caramelized Onion, Apple & Cheddar Tart Is Fall Baking at Its Best
It looks fancy, but is oh-so easy.
Sara Tane
Sep 14, 2022
I Tried 4 Coleslaw Recipes and the Winner Made Me Rethink What Slaw Could Be
Sometimes all you need is a fresh perspective.
Sara Tane
Aug 5, 2022
Nigella Lawson's New Orleans Coleslaw Is Full of (Delightful) Surprises
Pecans, buttermilk, and maple syrup, oh my!
Sara Tane
Aug 4, 2022
This Crunchy, Punchy Coleslaw Has a Sweet Surprise
It's an ingredient I'm adding to all of my future coleslaws.
Sara Tane
Aug 3, 2022
Sunny Anderson Has the Secret to Extra-Creamy Coleslaw
No, it's not mayo.
Sara Tane
Aug 2, 2022
Ina Adds Blue Cheese to Her Coleslaw and I'm 100% Here for It
If Ina instructs you to put a pungent, crumbly cheese into your next summertime slaw, you’re gonna do it, aren’t you?
Sara Tane
Aug 1, 2022
I Tried 4 Watermelon Salads and It Was Almost Impossible to Pick a Winner
I was impressed by each and every one.
Sara Tane
Jun 25, 2022
Nigella Lawson's Watermelon Salad Hits All the Right Notes
It's sweet, savory, creamy, cheesy, herby, and quick pickle-y!
Sara Tane
Jun 24, 2022
This Stunning Watermelon Salad Is Full of Delicious Surprises
Rethink the summer classic.
Sara Tane
Jun 23, 2022
Jacques Pépin's Watermelon Salad Is Giving Me Serious '90s Vibes
Melon balls ftw!
Sara Tane
Jun 22, 2022
Martha Stewart's Watermelon Salad Is So Easy That It Practically Makes Itself
Blink and you're done!
Sara Tane
Jun 22, 2022
I Tried 8 Popular Lobster Roll Recipes and the Winner Blew Me Away
I'll be making this recipe all summer long.
Sara Tane
Jun 10, 2022
This Lobster Roll Is a Labor of Love — And It’s 100% Worth It
From Jasper White, who literally wrote the book on seafood in New England and cooking lobster at home.
Sara Tane
Jun 9, 2022
I Tried Foodie Crush's Lobster Rolls and They're the Best of Both Worlds
Butter and mayo, together at last! (Sorry, purists!)
Sara Tane
Jun 8, 2022
Food & Wine's Lobster Rolls Are Creamy, Crunchy, and Cover-Worthy
Check out that claw meat!
Sara Tane
Jun 7, 2022
Martha Stewart's Perfect Lobster Roll Lives Up to Its Name
Martha keeps things simple, and then gives you some options for getting creative.
Sara Tane
Jun 6, 2022
These Extra Buttery Lobster Rolls Taught Me Some Valuable Lessons
For one, you gotta have the right bun.
Sara Tane
Jun 5, 2022
Geoffrey Zakarian's Lobster Roll Has a Spicy Surprise
This recipe is all about the spicy mayo.
Sara Tane
Jun 4, 2022
I Tried Ina Garten's Warm Lobster Rolls and They're Almost Perfect
I found a lot to love — and one thing I wasn't wild about.
Sara Tane
Jun 4, 2022
I Tried the Lobster Roll Recipe from Luke’s Lobster to See If Mayo + Butter Really Is Better
Can you really have it all?
Sara Tane
Jun 3, 2022
Spaghetti for Breakfast? With Bacon and Egg Pasta, the Answer is Yes!
Start your day swirling and twirling.
Sara Tane
May 19, 2022
This Breakfast Pizza Is What Brunch Dreams Are Made Of
My first thought was that it must have tots.
Sara Tane
May 19, 2022
Breakfast Meatballs Are the Breakfast Meat You've Been Missing
Move over, bacon (but don't worry — there's bacon in here, too).
Sara Tane
May 19, 2022
These 3 Words Will Make Mornings Better: Breakfast Caesar Salad
Plus, three more words: English muffin croutons
Sara Tane
May 19, 2022
Dinner for Breakfast Should Be a Thing. Here Are 4 Delicious Reasons Why.
Four fun recipes to start your day on the savory side.
Sara Tane
May 19, 2022
I Tried 4 Popular Pasta Carbonara Recipes and the Winner Has an Ingenious Method
Double boiler for the win!
Sara Tane
Apr 8, 2022
I Tried Serious Eats’ Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe and It’s Absolutely Foolproof
The clever double-boiler technique guarantees a smooth, creamy sauce.
Sara Tane
Apr 8, 2022
I Tried The Pasta Queen’s Spaghetti Carbonara and It Was Absolutely Divine
Rich, creamy, and, as The Pasta Queen says, "just gorgeous"!
Sara Tane
Apr 6, 2022
A Cozy Kitchen’s Lemon Pepper Carbonara Is a Zesty Twist on the Classic Dish
The classic Italian pasta gets an upgrade with the addition of lemon zest and a healthy grind of black pepper.
Sara Tane
Apr 5, 2022
I Tried Damn Delicious’ 15-Minute Spaghetti Carbonara and Did Not Expect These Results
I’m all for simplifying, so I was super curious to give this recipe a spin.
Sara Tane
Apr 5, 2022
I Tried 4 Popular Tuna Salad Recipes and the Winner Has a Sweet Surprise
Celebrity Recipe Showdown
I couldn't get enough of it.
Sara Tane
Mar 4, 2022
I Am a Food Blog’s Miso Tuna Salad Doubles Down on the Umami — And I’m Here for It
Kewpie mayo and miso paste team up for a super-savory version of the classic dish.
Sara Tane
Mar 3, 2022
Smitten Kitchen’s Tuna Salad Is for Folks Who Love Mix-ins, but Not Mayo
We're talking chopped scallions, pepperoncinis, fresh dill, chopped almonds, two types of mustard — and more!
Sara Tane
Mar 2, 2022
Martha Stewart’s Favorite Tuna Salad Is Now My Favorite Too
What makes it so good? Some finely chopped apple.
Sara Tane
Mar 1, 2022
I Tried Food Network’s Best Tuna Salad and It Lives Up to Its Name
It's simple — and simply delicious.
Sara Tane
Feb 28, 2022
I Tried Baked by Melissa’s Viral Green Goddess Cabbage Salad and Yes, It’s as Good as It Seems
"I was a little hesitant because the base of this salad was raw cabbage, but it was crunchy, vegetal, and refreshing."
Sara Tane
Jan 9, 2022