Nina Elder

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Deputy Editor, Food and Drink at The Arena Group

Deputy Editor, Food and Drink at Parade Magazine

Editor and Writer at Freelance

Eater. Writer. Proud Missourian. Executive Food Editor @RachaelRayMag.

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Articles

How to Avoid a Green Ring Around Your Hard-Boiled Egg Yolks

4 weeks ago | parade.com | Nina Elder

With Easter fast approaching, you might have eggs on your mind. Maybe you'll stuff plastic ones with candy and hide them in your yard and/or turn some into a quiche, a frittata or a perfect scramble (a la Jacques Pépin) for Easter brunch. Or maybe you're planning on hosting this year, and deviled eggs are on the menu. Deviled eggs start with hard-boiled eggs, of course, and one of the keys to perfect deviled eggs is an expertly cooked egg.
This Lasagna Soup Recipe Got Almost 100 Million Views—Here's What Makes It So Good

1 month ago | parade.com | Nina Elder

Danny Freeman, the food creator behind the wildly popular Danny Loves Pasta accounts on Instagram and TikTok and the author of the Danny Loves Pasta cookbook is juggling a lot. He's constantly working on new recipes and videos, plus he's the parent to two young kids.
How to Make Chicken Tenders 10x Better, According to Guy Fieri

1 month ago | parade.com | Nina Elder |Nathan Hutsenpiller

Guy Fieri is known for his passion for big, bold flavors and his equally bold personality. The Food Network host, who burst onto the TV scene in 2006 when he won Next Food Network Star, was an instant fan favorite. Since then, he's gone on to host a number of Food Network shows, including Guy’s Grocery Games, Tournament of Champions, Guy’s Ranch Kitchen and the iconic Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. But that's not all.
Is It Safe To Eat Ground Beef That Has Turned Gray?

1 month ago | simplyrecipes.com | Nina Elder

Color changes in ground beef are normal and not necessarily a sign that the meat is bad. Always cook meat to 160°F. Discard the ground beef if it's past its expiration date or smells off. Ground beef is a weeknight workhorse. If you have a pound of ground beef you’re well on your way to hamburger mac, a juicy burger, or ground beef bulgogi. But what if you grab the ground beef from the fridge or freezer and it’s gray? Is dinner doomed? In a nutshell, the answer is… maybe.
The Genius Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Tricks We Wish We'd Known About Sooner

2 months ago | aol.com | Nina Elder

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, it's time to celebrate all things love—including our love of food. Valentine's Day is a time to make the dishes you and the special people in your life love, whether that be a fancy pasta dish, a well-cooked steak, a giant vat of mac and cheese or maybe chocolate-covered strawberries. The combination of chocolate and berries is iconic and delicious, but there are times when the store-bought version isn't up to par.
The Genius Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Tricks We Wish We'd Known About Sooner

2 months ago | parade.com | Nina Elder

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, it's time to celebrate all things love—including our love of food. Valentine's Day is a time to make the dishes you and the special people in your life love, whether that be pasta, steak, a giant vat of mac and cheese or maybe chocolate-covered strawberries. The combination of chocolate and berries is iconic and delicious, but there are times when the store-bought version isn't up to par.
The Genius Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Tricks We Wish We'd Known About Sooner

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Nina Elder

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, it's time to celebrate all things love—including our love of food. Valentine's Day is a time to make the dishes you and the special people in your life love, whether that be a fancy pasta dish, a well-cooked steak, a giant vat of mac and cheese or maybe chocolate-covered strawberries. The combination of chocolate and berries is iconic and delicious, but there are times when the store-bought version isn't up to par.
The 12 Best Last-Minute Drugstore Valentine's Day Treats, According to a Food Editor

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Nina Elder

Every year I think it might be different, but it never is. I'll be wandering the aisles of my local CVS after Christmas and notice Valentine's Day candy popping up on the shelves. Late December is way too soon to be planning for a February holiday, so I'll stride on by. And then the next thing I know it's February 13. Oops!Now if I weren't choosy about the chocolates I grabbed for my family it would be one thing, but I'm both particular and a procrastinator, which is a less-than-ideal combination.
My Husband Cracked the Code to the Best-Ever Super Bowl Snack

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Nina Elder

Generate Key TakeawaysI don't mind a project recipe every now and then, but time after time, I'm reminded that the simplest recipes are the ones that really stand the test of time. Luckily for me, my husband, Matt, is the king of simple (and simply delicious) recipes. Matt has a knack for editing down a recipe to its essence.
How to Make Any Pan a Nonstick Pan, According to a Chef

2 months ago | parade.com | Nina Elder

One of the great things about cooking is that you're always learning. New-to-you recipes, ingredients and techniques can help make what comes out of your kitchen more delicious and make you a more efficient, effective cook. Luckily, most cooks—amateurs and pros alike—love to share their favorite tips, tricks and hacks. And we were reminded of that fact when we sat down with Emmy-winning journalist, talk show host and author Tamron Hall.