Taylor Murray
School
Johnson And Wales University, Bennington College
Expertise
Michelin-Level Restaurants, Farm-to-Table Cooking, Los Angeles Restaurants
- Taylor completed a study abroad program at the At-Sunrice culinary school in Singapore, receiving a certification for cooking Southeast Asian cuisine.
- She has eaten at over a dozen 3-Michelin-star restaurants in 5 countries.
- Taylor was part of the reopening team at Eleven Madison Park in 2017 and can be seen on the episode of Netflix's "7 Days Out" that covers the event.
Experience
Taylor is a California born-and-raised freelance writer and recipe developer with over a dozen years of professional cooking experience. She worked her way up from the bottom as a young cook, eventually going on to work at Michelin and James Beard award-winning restaurants such as Fruition, Frasca Food and Wine, and Eleven Madison Park. After switching to food media, she has worked at many of the big names, including the Food Network, Serious Eats, Food52, Good Housekeeping, Women's Health, Country Living, Woman's Day, Cosmo and Prevention. She specializes in writing about food, recipes, and kitchen products, as well as adapting recipes and techniques from the fine dining world to the home kitchen. She focuses on using food as the common ground we all share and creating a great meal to connect with as many people as possible.
Education
Taylor has a bachelor's degree in culinary nutrition from Johnson and Wales University and a writing degree from Bennington College.
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Stories By Taylor Murray
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This recipe levels up simple, rolled oats by grinding them into flour to bake a cake-like dish with chocolate chips, banana, and peanut butter.
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Layered with Greek yogurt and crumbled scones, this simple, sweet, and tart fruit parfait works as both breakfast and dessert.
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You only need a few ingredients and 20 minutes to make these easy, elegant canapes with buttery brioche, smoked salmon, and savory whipped cream.
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For sushi with a bright but smoky flavor, elevate your vegetarian hand rolls with charred avocado that's been marinated in flavorful yuzu ponzu with dashi.
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A citrusy marinade with lime and tangerine juice contributes to the big flavor of these skewers. Though made for an air fryer, you can also bake or grill them.
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These pan-seared mahi mahi get topped off with a bright, buttery, tangy lemon-caper sauce.
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This recipe shares the secret to the crispiest bacon for a BLT: Use the oven. And for a little twist, serve the classic sandwich on grilled flatbread.
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Make dinner a simple affair with this pesto-crusted baked salmon recipe, which comes together in less than 30 minutes.
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Our favorite spring vegetables at their freshest -- peas, asparagus, and mint -- are piled atop lemony seasoned ricotta in these bright spring crostini.
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These chocolate and peanut butter shortbread sandwich cookies double down on rich, nutty flavors with a creamy hazelnut whipped ganache in the center.
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Spinach and feta add a Mediterranean, spanakopita-inspired flair to classic scones. This easy, cheesy bake results in a versatile treat for any time of the day.
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With malt extract, dates, and walnuts, this classic British quick bread has a dense, moist texture and rich, sweet flavor that pairs perfectly with tea.
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Sheet pan recipes are weeknight saviors, and this one brings together crispy, roasted chicken with the iconic flavors and ingredients of caprese salad.
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Miso adds a savory depth of flavor to sweet roasted bananas, rich butterscotch, and fluffy whipped cream in these party-worthy, single-serving trifles.
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In this recipe, the brisket is simmered in the chili, infusing it with a hearty depth that contrasts balances with the spicy, tomato-based chili sauce.
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This crumbly hazelnut coffee cake is a nutty twist on an enduring favorite, with tender cake, streaks of Nutella, and a sweet, spicy, crunchy streusel topping.
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Butternut squash is always delicious, but this recipe levels the gourd up with a sweet-spicy agrodolce and a visually stunning Hasselback presenation.
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Simple, elegant, and subtly sweet, this romantic dessert pairs a creamy coeur à la crème with tart, juicy, vibrant strawberry and blood orange sauce.
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For a crisp and punchy upgrade to classic tuna salad, add chopped tart apples. Ready in ten minutes, this salad is perfect as a sandwich, a wrap, or a dip.
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If you and your Valentine like tiramisu, you'll love this sophisticated take on chocolate pudding with coffee-infused mascarpone whipped cream.
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This saucy chicken is golden in color and bold in flavor thanks to saffron and tomatoes. Finished with peas and asparagus, it's a complete slow cooker meal.
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Unusual, elegant, and ready in half an hour, kale-walnut pesto and parmesan pastry twists are a tasty appetizer to liven up festive gatherings.
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Lebkuchen, a traditional German gingerbread, is flavored with spices, honey, and citrus. These simple bars have all the holiday flavor without the fuss.
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Festive and elegant gingerbread white chocolate snack cake is easy, delicious and gluten-free: the perfect addition to your holiday celebrations.
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Cinnamon bun Christmas pancakes are an easy way to add festivity to Christmas morning: all of the sweet spiciness of Cinnamon buns with a fraction of the work.
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Bourbon pecan pie bars offer all of the sweet, familiar flavor of pecan pie but preparing them is a breeze. The generous hint of bourbon makes them special.
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Toss boring vegetable dishes out with roasted curry carrots served under a mint vinaigrette, which boasts a sophisticated, layered balance of spices and herbs.