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Kiersten Hickman

location-pin Brooklyn, NY

School: DePaul University

Expertise: Recipe development; cooking techniques; product testing; health & wellness; food news

Kiersten Hickman

  • 5 years of experience writing about nutrition and health
  • 9 years working in digital media and editorial
  • Writer for Taste of Home, EatingWell, Clean Plates, The Healthy, Bustle and Eat This, Not That!

Experience

Kiersten is a freelance journalist and content strategist who has covered food, health and lifestyle topics for nearly a decade. She covers a little bit of everything at Taste of Home, from testing recipe hacks to investigating TikTok trends. Her work has also appeared in EatingWell, Bustle, Eat This, Not That!, and The Everygirl, to name a few. Armed with a certificate in nutrition science from Stanford Medicine, she debunks nutrition myths and diet culture in "Forkful," her weekly newsletter on Substack. Her debut novel, "Safe Harbor," came out in 2023.

Education

  • DePaul University, bachelor's and master's in journalism
  • Stamford University School of Medicine, certificate of nutrition science

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Articles & Recipes

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Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo from Olive Garden

When you need some creamy comfort, try this. Our five-ingredient copycat recipe recreates the fan-favorite chicken tortelloni Alfredo from Olive Garden.
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Five Guys Secret Menu: 7 Things You’re Going to Want to Try

Ordering off the Five Guys secret menu lets you get a little more creative with your favorite fast-food chain. Here's what to ask for (and what to skip) next time you go.
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Zucchini Taco Boats

Who needs tortillas when you can have zucchini taco boats? Cheesy taco meat stuffed in zucchini is an easy Taco Tuesday (or any day) dish that will be a hit with kids and adults alike.