Kelsey Allen

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Veg Table

Eat clean with these vegan- and vegetarian-friendly recipes, and discover the top-rated plant-based food and drink spaces.

Veg Table: Healthy Recipes & Plant-Based Champions - Thrillist

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Barbecue is more than just a style of cooking—it’s practically a way of life.

These Chefs Are Proving Vegan Barbecue Isn’t an Oxymoron

Pantry Goals

From the best recommendations at Trader Joe's and Aldi to our favorite products at global markets, these stories provide you with all the inspiration you need for your next grocery trip.

Pantry Goals - Thrillist

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Everyone deserves to try peanut butter in all its delicious glory.

Why Nut-Free Spreads Are All the Rage

New York

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Vegan fast food has been trendy in NYC for years now, with restaurants like By Chloe (now Beatnic), Superiority Burger, (and coming soon ATL’s Slutty Vegan) leading the charge.

A Leonardo DiCaprio-Backed Plant-Based UK Burger Chain Debuts a NYC Pop-Up

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Everyone, regardless of age or status, loves macaroni and cheese.

The Best Non-Kraft Mac and Cheese Boxes You Can Buy

Weekend Project

We share a recipe from an expert and allow them to share the best tips and tricks for a home cook or bartender to get it done.

Weekend Project: Home Cooking and Cocktails Made Easy

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Andy Baraghani is direct, welcoming, and eloquent—and his new book, The Cook You Want to Be, is no different.

Make This Creamy Chickpea Cacio e Pepe with Caramelized Lemon

Hot Bake

<p>Welcome to our monthly baking column where we share recipes, interview experts, and chronicle all things bread, pastry, and dessert.</p>


Hot Bake: Recipes for Bread, Pastries, Desserts & More

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Every year, Muslims await the new crescent moon, which dictates the first day of Ramadan or the ninth month in the Hijri calendar.

Break Ramadan Fast with This Egyptian Coconut Bread Pudding

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Reem Assil hasn’t always been an award-winning chef.

How to Make Creamy Hummus with Crispy Spiced Lamb

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We all explored different hobbies during quarantine—whether it was doing yoga, crocheting, playing Animal Crossing, or baking.

This Palestinian Baker Makes Gorgeous Custom Knafeh Cups

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There are so many upsides to growing your own herbs—their lovely aroma and deep flavors as well as the gorgeous greenery on your windowsill that is bound to brighten up your home are just a few.

What Are the Easiest Herbs to Grow Inside?

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There’s a reason why everyone loves green goddess salad dressing—the undeniable creaminess, the harmonious combination of herbs, or the gorgeous color.

How to Make a Perfectly Herby and Creamy Green Goddess Dressing 

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Every year, eating healthier is at the forefront of many people’s list of New Year’s resolutions.

Kelsey Allen’s Recent Articles

These Chefs Are Proving Vegan Barbecue Isn’t an Oxymoron

Fill the grill with mushroom steaks, smoked seitan, and plant-based brats.

Why Nut-Free Spreads Are All the Rage

Smear these allergy-friendly products onto sandwiches or swirl them into smoothies.

A Leonardo DiCaprio-Backed Plant-Based UK Burger Chain Debuts a NYC Pop-Up

Located inside the Urbanspace food hall, it’s set to run for the next six months.

The Best Non-Kraft Mac and Cheese Boxes You Can Buy

Deliciously creamy gluten-free, vegan, and veggie-packed options.

Make This Creamy Chickpea Cacio e Pepe with Caramelized Lemon

Andy Baraghani's new cookbook explores self-identity, hands-on cooking, and Persian ingredients.

Break Ramadan Fast with This Egyptian Coconut Bread Pudding

Dubai chef Aahed Kokash shares his recipe for creamy Umm Ali.

How to Make Creamy Hummus with Crispy Spiced Lamb

Chef Reem Assil’s new cookbook paints a beautiful portrait of the Arab diaspora.

This Palestinian Baker Makes Gorgeous Custom Knafeh Cups

Phyllo dough, cheese, pistachios, and rosewater syrup combine in this beautiful dessert.

What Are the Easiest Herbs to Grow Inside?

When to harvest and what to cook with tarragon, thyme, and all your favorites.

How to Make a Perfectly Herby and Creamy Green Goddess Dressing

This unlikely ingredient packs a savory flavor.

Make Your Life Easier with These Meal Prepping Tips

Grain bowls, stuffed peppers, and bento boxes to the rescue.

Reducetarianism Is a Totally Doable Approach to Plant-Based Eating

Think of meat as an occasional treat.