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Stephanie Ganz

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Once a professional chef (in the lifetime before kids), Stephanie Ganz has written for Bon Appetit, Eater, BUST, and Virginia Living and is a regular contributor to Richmond Magazine. She lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband, two girls, and one excellent cat. Follow her online: @salganz (Instagram) and @onioncloute (Twitter).

Latest Stories

Our Place vs. Caraway: Which Should You Buy? Here's Our Honest Review
Plus, shop editor favorites on sale for Black Friday!
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 29, 2024
Staub vs. Le Creuset: Which Should You Buy? Here’s Our Honest Review
Plus, shop editor favorites on sale for Black Friday!
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 27, 2024
20 of the Very Best Little Luxuries to Gift Any Food Lover
Gift Edit
It's the little things that truly count!
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt
Nov 26, 2024
29 Game-Changing Tools and Gadgets That Make Great Holiday Gifts (We Love Them All!) 
Including colorful kitchen gear, innovative wine preservation systems, and more.
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt
Nov 22, 2024
38 Coffee Gifts for People Who Always Want a Second Cup
Including our favorite drip coffee maker, freshly roasted beans, and more.
Amy Gordon
Nov 15, 2024
The 33 Best Gift Ideas for People Who Love (Like, *Really* Love) Cheese
No matter how much or how little cheddar you want to spend.
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt
Nov 13, 2024
7 Substitutes for Heavy Cream (Plus Non-Dairy Options)
Don't run to the store just yet.
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 12, 2024
The 34 Best Gifts for Bakers Who Practically Never Turn Off Their Ovens
Including a "so handy" tool that every baker needs.
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt
Nov 12, 2024
The 34 Best Food Gifts for Everyone Who Loves to Eat (So, All of Us?)
Including French pastries, meal kit subscriptions, and more.
Amy Gordon
Nov 11, 2024
52 Best Kitchen Gifts Every Home Cook Will Fall in Love With
Gift Edit
You can’t go wrong with any of these gifts, we promise!
Amy Gordon
Nov 8, 2024
This Easy Southern Stew Is Endlessly Comforting
It doesn’t get any cozier than this.
Stephanie Ganz
Nov 5, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Pasta, and They All Said the Same Thing
Turns out, it’s all about the texture.
Stephanie Ganz
Oct 10, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Jarred Pasta Sauce, and They All Said the Same Thing
It’s all about that first ingredient.
Stephanie Ganz
Sep 4, 2024
I Don’t Grill, Bake, or Boil My Hot Dogs — I Do This Delicious Trick Instead
It’s the best!
Stephanie Ganz
Aug 15, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Hot Dogs, and They All Said the Same Thing
“The undisputed champion of hot dogs.”
Stephanie Ganz
Aug 9, 2024
The Best Substitutes for Sriracha (for When It's Impossible to Find a Bottle)
Pepper shortage? I don't know her.
Stephanie Ganz
Aug 7, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Boxed Brownie Mix, and They All Said the Same Thing
It’s just $3.
Stephanie Ganz
Aug 3, 2024
The Cucumber-Chicken Salad I've Been Eating for Over a Decade
It’s bound to become an instant classic.
Stephanie Ganz
Jul 29, 2024
The Only Way I Cook Corn on the Cob (It Comes Out Perfect Every Time!)
It’s so good.
Stephanie Ganz
Jul 3, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Ice Cream, and They All Said the Same Thing
It’s “ultra-creamy” and “custard-like.”
Stephanie Ganz
Jul 2, 2024
The 5 Best Substitutes for Dijon Mustard
No Dijon? No prob.
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 27, 2024
This “Adorable” $8 Colander Is Perfect for Berry Season
Shopping
It’s too cute to pass up!
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 18, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Potato Chips, and They All Said the Same Thing
Turns out, it’s a crunch thing.
Stephanie Ganz
Jun 4, 2024
This $3 Duke’s Sauce Is Even Better Than Its Legendary Mayonnaise
It’s a kicked-up version of a classic.
Stephanie Ganz
May 29, 2024
I Tried Dozens of New Groceries Hitting Shelves This Month — These Are the 8 I’m Most Excited About
Number five is a total throwback.
Stephanie Ganz
May 21, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Store-Bought Salad Dressing, and They All Said the Same Thing
“Why fuss with fab?”
Stephanie Ganz
May 20, 2024
The Easiest Way to Freeze Rhubarb
So you can enjoy it anytime of year.
Stephanie Ganz
May 7, 2024
Why I Stopped Buying Cheddar at the Grocery Store — Except This One
It “melts like a dream and tastes amazing.”
Stephanie Ganz
May 4, 2024
Wait, Can You Microwave Paper Plates?
Here’s what you need to know.
Stephanie Ganz
Apr 19, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Canned Tuna, and They All Said the Same Thing
“Turns out, there’s one hook for all three.”
Stephanie Ganz
Apr 3, 2024
12 Spice Brands to Stock in Your Kitchen, According to Chefs
Groceries
Every good chef has a secret ingredient or two — this is where they find them.
Stephanie Ganz
Mar 21, 2024
Solo Stove’s Fire Pit Helped Me Rediscover the Magic of My Backyard — Plus, It’s 20% Off Right Now
Shopping
It was fire-pit perfection!
Stephanie Ganz
Mar 20, 2024
Can You Really Microwave Peeps?
Here’s what actually happens if you do.
Stephanie Ganz
Mar 17, 2024
The $3 Trader Joe’s Snack You’ll Want to Buy in Bulk (No, It’s Not the Famous Chili & Lime Chips)
They “make a workaday lunch seem luxurious.”
Stephanie Ganz
Mar 8, 2024
We Asked 3 Chefs to Name the Best Boxed Cake Mix and They All Said the Same One
“It has a great bouncy texture that doesn't crumble.”
Stephanie Ganz
Feb 24, 2024
Factor’s Ready-to-Eat Meals Are the Easiest Thing I’ve “Cooked” All Year
Shopping
All you do is hit a button on the microwave or oven.
Stephanie Ganz
Dec 27, 2023