Meredith Ochs

Sep 4, 2024 | news.yahoo.com | Meredith Ochs

I judge culinary competitions for a living. Here are 10 of my favorite things to make in the air fryer. • None As a culinary judge, I turn to air-frying snacks and some meals because it's faster. • None I like to make light bites and snacks in my air fryer, like samosas and tater tots. • None I also reheat meals like pizza or spice up seemingly mundane foods like toast. There are a few snacks and meals I love to make in the air fryer.

Apr 26, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Meredith Ochs

Food I like to make tater tots in the air fryer. shauntoray grisby/Shutterstock As a culinary judge, I turn to air-frying snacks and some meals because it's faster. I like to make light bites and snacks in my air fryer, like samosas and tater tots. I also reheat meals like pizza or spice up seemingly mundane foods like toast. Advertisement There are a few snacks and meals I love to make in the air fryer.

Feb 6, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Meredith Ochs

Food I pick up items like Emporium Selection Champagne cheese and Simply Nature multigrain tortilla chips. Meredith Ochs The Emporium Selection Champagne cheese has a unique flavor profile. The English cheddar is made with real Champagne. Meredith Ochs Aldi carries a respectable range of cheeses, like bakeable brie, halloumi-style "fries," and Gruyere from Switzerland. On this trip, I picked up a package of the Emporium Selection Champagne cheese.

Nov 29, 2023 | businessinsider.com | Meredith Ochs

This year, I picked up the Fresh Press Farms sunflower oil and Mānuka Health honey. Meredith Ochs As a culinary judge, I was pleased to find high-quality, delicious ingredients at Costco this year. I love searching Costco's freezer section for the Blount Fine Foods soups and Island Way sorbet. My Costco regularly stocks Mānuka Health honey and Z. Alexander Brown wines. Advertisement I'm a culinary judge who found some new favorite items at Costco throughout 2023.

Oct 26, 2023 | insider.com | Meredith Ochs

I'm a culinary judge who leans on shortcuts that pack a ton of taste and texture into my dinners. Premade spice blends and pre-portioned frozen meats save a lot of time in the kitchen. Hybrid foods like Slawsa and Truff add complex flavors to almost any dish. As a culinary judge, I love spending time developing and layering flavors in my home cooking. But when I'm in a rush or just don't have the time, I rely on cooking shortcuts to help make dinner a pinch.