Austin Havens-Bowen
Expertise
Home Cooking, Grocery Shopping Hacks, Food News
- Austin has experimented in the kitchen since he was a child when his great grandmother taught him how to make icing and salad vinaigrettes from scratch.
- He's lived in New York City for over a decade where he's explored the city's food scene from dive bars and high-end restaurants to food festivals and local grocery stores.
- Austin has published his own food blog with original recipes since August 2022.
Experience
Austin is a freelance writer with five-plus years of editorial experience covering a range of topics for local newspapers and digital publications in New York City. He's always found a way to cover food when possible, including an interview with an amateur chef who figured out how to cook during the pandemic when his building shut off his gas. When he's not writing (or cooking!), he's probably exploring an art museum, trying a new restaurant, or watching TV.
Education
Austin has a B.A. in media studies with a concentration in journalism from Hunter College.
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Stories By Austin Havens-Bowen
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For a tasty, elevated spring roll, wrap your beef bulgogi in rice-paper and expand on the recipe with key ingredients and dipping sauces.
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If you want an easy ingredient that will elevate your canned or homemade baked beans without adding a ton of calories, grab a bottle of Worcestershire sauce.
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The beauty of soup as a category of dish is that it's easy to add extra ingredients and shake things up without compromising the core of its appeal.
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Most people are familiar with classic penne dishes like penne alla vodka - but there are so many more options for this pasta. Here are 10 penne recipes to try!
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Kewpie mayonnaise is better than typical U.S. mayonnaise pretty much across the board. That goes double for mayo-heavy dishes like macaroni salad.
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Leftover rotisserie chicken is the easy ingredient for quick flautas. Here's how to shred and flavor the premade meat before wrapping it in tortillas.
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Bison is a great alternative to ground beef when making burgers, but its lean nature makes it easy for it to dry out. Luckily, we learned how to avoid this.
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Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, but if you're looking to shake things up, add crumbled feta for a Greek element to this classic dish.
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Cooking and lifestyle expert Martha Stewart is publishing her long-awaited 100th book, which will feature recipes and never-seen photos, on November 5, 2024.
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Consuming fewer alcoholic drinks is a trend among younger drinkers and beverage companies are stepping up to the plate with new options for tasty alternatives.
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If you're making a pasta bake and want to add nutty flavors and sweetness, don't leave out the Brussels sprouts.
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The Barefoot Contessa has tips for just about anything you might need to do in the kitchen, including evenly grilling a whole chicken to perfection.
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The beauty of preparing a Chinese tomato egg stir fry is the simplicity. But things can go awry if you don't follow this essential tip.
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Waffles are already the perfect breakfast item, but you can use them as a base for breakfast nachos and really kick things up a notch.
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Considering that thawing chicken before cooking it is a lengthy process, you might wonder if you can safely toss frozen chicken on the grill. Here's the answer.
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Grilled chicken burgers are an excellent substitute when you're not in the mood for red meat, but their differences in texture and fat content require finesse.
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Buttermilk has an acidity that can tenderize meat in a marinade, and a sour tanginess that makes it an excellent addition to baked goods.
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Grilling indoors comes with one major obstacle - smoke. We spoke with an expert to learn how to grill indoors without setting off the smoke detectors.
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If you're looking to liven up your chicken casserole, there's an easy ingredient addition that gets the job done - and it's likely already in your kitchen.
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Trader Joe's is at it again. This time they're jumping on the Japanese soufflé cheesecake trend. We can't wait to try these fluffy delights.
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Your classic Cuban sandwich doesn't need to have Swiss. You can swap the ingredient for another type of cheese that works equally well with this dish.
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When hosting or participating in a whiskey tasting, you might wonder if you should cleanse your palate between samples. Luckily, an expert broke it down for us!
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Got the grill fired up? It's time to go hog wild with more than the meat, because your garlic bread deserves improved flavor and those nice char marks too.
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The core ingredients pair deliciously in the form of pasta salad, but since it's already a twist on the original recipe, there are other ways to elevate it.
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If you're looking to top a salad with a dose of nutritious green legumes, you might choose edamame or lima beans for the task. Is one better than the other?
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Affogato is an Italian dessert that traditional relies on a simple combination of vanilla gelato and espresso, but a little bourbon goes a long way.
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Fried rice is a versatile canvas that can be added to with all manner of ingredients. Canned spam is one of the best choices, especially if you have leftovers.