Sophia Mitrokostas

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Freelance Writer at Business Insider

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Best Meals to Make With Ground Beef; Ones to Skip, According to Chefs

2 weeks ago | businessinsider.com | Paige DiFiore |Sophia Mitrokostas |Henry Blodget

Updated 2025-06-09T14:23:45Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. We asked chefs for some of the best and worst ways to use ground beef in meals.
Chefs share the best and worst meals to make with ground beef

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sophia Mitrokostas

We asked chefs for some of the best and worst ways to use ground beef in meals. Tacos, soups, and meat-based sauces can be filling and easy to prepare. They said you should avoid using prepackaged ground beef to make burgers or beef stroganoff. Ground beef is a popular base for many meals, but they aren't all created equally. So, we asked chefs for some of their favorite things to cook with ground beef and a few recipes they'd probably skip. Bolognese sauce with pasta is simple and delicious.
Hochzeit: Diese 11 Dinge könnt ihr euch sparen, laut Experten

4 weeks ago | businessinsider.de | Sophia Mitrokostas

Hochzeitsfeiern können teuer werden, aber es gibt einige Dinge, an denen ihr sparen könnt. Madalena Leles/Getty Images Wir haben Profis aus der Hochzeitsbranche nach Trends und Traditionen gefragt, die sie bei Feiern nicht mögen. Gastgeschenke, große Torten und Champagnertoasts können sich als große Geldverschwendung herausstellen.
Hochzeitsprofis verraten: Diese 11 Dinge könnt ihr euch sparen

4 weeks ago | businessinsider.de | Sophia Mitrokostas

Hochzeitsfeiern können teuer werden, aber es gibt einige Dinge, an denen ihr sparen könnt. Madalena Leles/Getty Images Wir haben Profis aus der Hochzeitsbranche nach Trends und Traditionen gefragt, die sie bei Feiern nicht mögen. Gastgeschenke, große Torten und Champagnertoasts können sich als große Geldverschwendung herausstellen.
11 things you should skip at your wedding reception, according to industry pros

1 month ago | businessinsider.com | Paige DiFiore |Sophia Mitrokostas |Henry Blodget

2025-05-28T13:28:41Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. We asked pros in the wedding industry about trends and traditions they don't like at receptions.
Chefs share 10 ways to make store-bought burger buns taste even better

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Sophia Mitrokostas

Business Insider asked chefs for their tips for making store-bought burger buns taste better. You can improve premade buns' texture by steaming or air-frying them. Herbed butter or mayonnaise can add flavor and moisture to buns, even if they're stale. Toppings can elevate a burger, but so can a really good base. Fortunately, it's possible to have a delicious burger bun even if you're not looking to make them from scratch.
Chefs share 10 ways to make store-bought burger buns taste even better

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Sophia Mitrokostas

Business Insider asked chefs for their tips for making store-bought burger buns taste better. You can improve premade buns' texture by steaming or air-frying them. Herbed butter or mayonnaise can add flavor and moisture to buns, even if they're stale. Toppings can elevate a burger, but so can a really good base. Fortunately, it's possible to have a delicious burger bun even if you're not looking to make them from scratch.
7 of the best sweets to make in an air fryer, according to chefs and bakers

Mar 4, 2025 | businessinsider.com | Sophia Mitrokostas

Food Cathy Scola/Getty Images This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . We asked chefs and bakers about their favorite air-fryer desserts to make. They suggested using an air fryer to make quick chocolate chip cookies or brownies. More complex desserts, like apple pie or cannoli shells, can also be easy to make in an air fryer.
7 of the best sweets to make in an air fryer, according to chefs and bakers

Mar 4, 2025 | yahoo.com | Sophia Mitrokostas

7 of the best sweets to make in an air fryer, according to chefs and bakersWe asked chefs and bakers about their favorite air-fryer desserts to make. They suggested using an air fryer to make quick chocolate chip cookies or brownies. More complex desserts, like apple pie or cannoli shells, can also be easy to make in an air fryer.
あなたは大丈夫？専門家が明かす、ねこにやってはいけない13のこと

Feb 18, 2025 | businessinsider.jp | Sophia Mitrokostas

※本記事は、2022年5月29日に公開した記事の再掲です。ねこには、やってはいけないことがある。世間一般に信じられている説に反して、糸や牛乳をねこに与えてはいけない。大きな音を使ってねこを叱っても、ねこはあなたを怖がるようになるだけかもしれない。ねこを飼っている人なら、ねこにはそれぞれ個性があると知っているだろう。ただ、ねこを飼うなら知っておくべき"一定のガイドライン"というものも存在する。 Business Insiderではねこの飼い主がやりがちな間違いについて獣医師や専門家に話を聞いた。愛猫のためにならないことをやっていないか、チェックしておこう。ねこにしつこく迫ってはダメ獣医師のウェンディ・ハウザー（Wendy Hauser）氏は、ねこにその気がない時にしつこく遊ぼうと迫ったり、抱っこしようとしてはいけないとBusiness Insiderに語った。...