Andrea Lynn

Food Writer/ Recipe Developer

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Food Clips: 



 Hot Commodity, Chile Pepper, May 2009: Compiled and tested BBQ essentials and products, as well as wrote or edited blurbs for each item.











The Spicy Side of Top Chef, Chile Pepper, November 2008: A highlight of the Top Chef craze, focusing on a few of the spice-loving contestants. 











Cookbook Review: The New Steak, Chile Pepper, September 2008: A review of Cree LeFavour's new cookbook devoted to all things steak.











Love at First Sip, Chile Pepper, September 2008: A product review as the Southern fave of sweet tea gets an alcohol makeover with amazing results.








Soup, Glo
rious Soup, Chile Pepper, November 2008: A profile of food writers Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds and their new book all about soups.











Hot Commod
ity: Going Green, Chile Pepper, July 2008: Compiled and tested eco-friendly cooking equipment and products, as well as wrote blurbs for each item.











"Alton Brown: Weird Science," Marietta Daily Journal, 2004: A profile on area local Alton Brown and his success in the food world.











"Going to the Altar: Couple Plans Wedding for under $1,000,"  Marietta Daily Journal, 2003: A profile of one creative woman who planned her dream wedding for a minimal price.
 












"Lost & Found," Marietta Daily Journal, 2002: Article about all the unusual items found in various lost and found boxes.









Recipe Development:




Zest Express, Chile Pepper, May 2009: Developed, tested and edited recipes for Jalapeño-Pimento Cheeseburger and Hawaiian Lamb Burgers with Hoisin-Soy Glaze for column focusing on spicy spins for burgers.









Salsa Scoop: Smokin' Chipotle Salsa, Chile Pepper, May 2009: Developed, tested and edited recipe for Smokin' Chipotle Salsa; also, compiled tasting notes for the jarred salsas featured. 











Salsa Scoop: Cajun Garlic Salsa, Chile Pepper, January 2009
: Developed, tested and edited recipe for Cajun Garlic Salsa for our annual Cajun/Creole issue; also, compiled tasting notes for the jarred salsas featured.










Zesty Holiday Appetizers, Chile Pepper, November 2008: Developed, tested and edited recipes for Pumpkin-Pear Soup with Crabmeat and Wasabi Cream, Chile Relleno Cigars, Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Dip with Chile Pita Crisps, and Spicy Crisped Chickpeas.











Salsa Scoop: Yucatan Radish Salsa, Chile Pepper, Sept. 2008: Developed, tested and edited recipe for Yucatan Radish Salsa; also, compiled tasting notes for the jarred salsas featured.










Aji Amarillo Paste, Chile Pepper, July 2008: Developed, tested and edited recipe for Aji Amarillo Paste.










Web/Blog Writing:



Create Your Own Spice Blends, Serious Eats, May 2009: Blog post on combining your spices to create a homemade spice blend. 











Homemade Kimchee, Serious Eats, May 2009: Blog post describing how to make your own kimchee with a recipe included.










How to Spice Up a Burger
, Serious Eats, April 2009: Blog post on ways to rev up your burger with zestiness, along with my own Jalapeño-Pimento Cheeseburger recipe.









What to Make with Bhut Jolokia, Serious Eats, April 2009: Blog post describing the world's hottest chile -- the bhut jolokia -- and how to incorporate it into your cooking.











Cajun Deep-Fried Ribs, Serious Eats, April 2009: Blog post on one of Chile Pepper's most popular recipes in the past year.










Roasting Chiles the Alton Brown Way, Serious Eats, April 2009: Blog post describing Alton Brown's unique way of roasting chiles on a steamer insert on top of the stove.








 


Five of the Best Spicy Lollipops
, Serious Eats, March 2009: Who says lollipops can't add a little fire to your day? I introduce five of the best spicy lollipops we've tasted at Chile Pepper.











30 Things To Do With Leftover Salsa
, Serious Eats, March 2009: When your fridge is stocked with salsa, I describe 30 different ways to use it up in a creative ways.











Taming the Chile Fire
, Serious Eats, March 2009: A blog post delving into how to calm your mouth when you've overdosed on fiery food.










Ketchups to Set Your Mouth on Fire, Serious Eats, March 2009: Ketchup gets better with a spicy spin.











Winning Salsas and Hot Sauces, Serious Eats, October 2008: A round-up for winning salsas and hot sauces from Chile Pepper's annual awards.










Cowtown Eats, Serious Eats, September 2008: A description of good food around Fort Worth, Texas.