Emily Teel

Oregon

Food Writer and Recipe Developer at Freelance

Senior Food Editor @BHG and Philadelphian (living in Oregon) 📧: emily.teel at dotdashmdp .com

Articles

This Sweet, Tangy Jam Tastes Like Summer in a Jar

4 weeks ago | seriouseats.com | Emily Teel

Macerating the strawberries helps concentrate the flavor of the fruit. Vanilla extract adds a light floral note to the jam. Rhubarb season is fleeting: The vegetable (yes, vegetable!) appears for several weeks in late spring and early summer before disappearing for the rest of the year (unless you want to go the frozen route, and even that can be hard to find). Chefs and home cooks flock to the market, eager to get their hands on rhubarb for pickles, pies, crisps, and compote.
Grilled Asparagus Recipe | The Mediterranean Dish

1 month ago | themediterraneandish.com | Emily Teel

Grilled asparagus, kissed with lemon and garlic, is a quick and easy spring side dish with lots of flavor. Serve it alongside grilled meats, toss it into salads, or add it to a mezze platter. If you’re cooking salmon, chicken spiedini, or lamb kabobs on the grill and you need an easy side that delivers big flavor, it’s tough to beat grilled asparagus. With just a few minutes on the grill, asparagus takes on a delicious char balanced by bright lemon, savory garlic, and a drizzle of good olive oil.
Chicken Spiedini

1 month ago | themediterraneandish.com | Emily Teel

Marinate the chicken. In a large bowl, combine about 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or several hours. Mix the breadcrumbs. In a rimmed baking sheet combine breadcrumbs, olive oil, parmesan, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Mix well and spread into an even layer. Make the Garlic-Parmesan Sauce.
10 Things You Already Have in Your Kitchen to Make Spring Cleaning a Breeze

1 month ago | eatingwell.com | Emily Teel

Some of our favorite kitchen staples can do double duty in totally unexpected ways. Raid your pantry to find a world of surprising uses for the ingredients you already have. Not only are these tricks inventive, but they also help reduce food waste, save money and support a more sustainable lifestyle-without the need to buy a single extra thing. As you tackle your spring cleaning checklist, here are some of the most creative ways to put everyday ingredients to work well beyond dinner. 1.
A Food and Wine Lover’s Guide to Tualatin Valley

1 month ago | traveloregon.com | Emily Teel

Just a short drive southwest of Portland at the north end of the Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley is a top spot to experience the state’s rich wine culture. Here Ponzi Vineyards was founded in 1970, which helped establish Oregon as a world-class wine region. Today Tualatin Valley wineries are thriving, from heritage brands to newcomers like Winery Lane Collective, a collaborative tasting room where you can taste pours from multiple wineries in one space.
Sardine Pasta Recipe | The Mediterranean Dish

2 months ago | themediterraneandish.com | Emily Teel

Get ready. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it heavily. Carefully slice the onion and the fennel bulb very thinly; use a mandoline slicer if you have one. Reserve the fennel fronds. Steep the raisins and saffron. Warm the wine in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once beginning to steam, add the raisins and saffron. Cover and set aside to soak while you prepare the sauce. Sauté the aromatics. Warm a wide, deep sauté pan or skillet over medium heat.
We Asked 9 Chefs the Secret to Perfectly Cooked Salmon-They All Said the Same Thing

2 months ago | eatingwell.com | Emily Teel

Perfectly cooked salmon is one of those dishes that feel both luxurious and effortless-when you know what you're doing. The white stuff seeping out of a once-beautiful fillet? That chalky texture? These are the hallmarks of a little too much heat for a little too long. To uncover the best way to make salmon shine, we turned to nine award-winning chefs from across the country. Whether you're roasting, pan-searing or poaching, they all agree on one thing: don't overcook it.
Stanley Tucci's Tips for the Perfect Pasta Dinner Are Life-Changing

2 months ago | eatingwell.com | Emily Teel

Through his performances as Secondo in Big Night, Paul Child in Julie & Julia and host of the Emmy-winning series Searching for Italy, actor, writer, filmmaker and author Stanley Tucci has a legacy that is now inextricably intertwined with food, and specifically pasta. The beloved performer eats pasta for breakfast and, with his four books, personal Instagram and the CNN series, has taught many a lesson on how to prepare an excellent plate of pasta in practical, accessible ways.
Air Fryer Shrimp

Mar 31, 2025 | themediterraneandish.com | Emily Teel

Mix the marinade. In a large bowl combine olive oil, dill weed, paprika, garlic powder, and a big pinch each of salt and pepper. Add baking soda, if using, along with the lemon zest (save the wedges for later). Whisk to combine. Prep the shrimp. Pat the shrimp dry. Add them to the olive oil mixture, turning to completely coat each one. Air fry the shrimp. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Transfer the shrimp to the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each one.
Poached Chicken | The Mediterranean Dish

Jan 28, 2025 | themediterraneandish.com | Emily Teel

Get ready. Put the chicken in a medium saucepan and add the water. Make sure the chicken is completely submerged, adding more water if necessary. Add seasoning. Add the salt, peppercorns, garlic, and hardy herb sprigs. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the zest from the lemon in long, wide strips and add them to the pan with the chicken. Bring to a boil. Place the pan over high heat and bring to a full boil. Boil for one minute, then remove it from the heat. Steep the chicken.