Rachael Narins

location-pin Los Angeles, CA

School: California Culinary Academy

Expertise: canning and preserving

Rachael Narins

  • 10 years of experience writing about food for L.A. Times, L.A. Weekly, Serious Eats, Simply Recipes, Food & Wine, Eater and more
  • Graduate of California Culinary Academy
  • Author of Cast-Iron Cooking: Recipes & Tips for Getting the Most out of Your Cast-Iron Cookware
  • Founder of Chicks with Knives, a culinary event company

Experience

As a professional chef and food writer, Rachael's culinary career has been extensive. She founded food event company Chicks With Knives, has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants, appeared on NBC's Kitchen Kickstarter as a guest judge and been a personal chef to professional athletes. She's also the author of the cookbook Cast-Iron Cooking.

For Taste of Home, Rachel has shared her expertise across savory and sweet recipes, from strawberry crepes to classic ratatouille.

Education

California Culinary Academy, associate degree in culinary arts
 
Graduate of the University of California's Master Food Preserver program

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Articles & Recipes

Ratatouille

This easy ratatouille recipe is a celebration of summer vegetables. It brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your table, whether you enjoy it as a hearty main course or a light and refreshing side dish.

Marinated Tomatoes

In just about 10 minutes, you can prepare these tasty marinated tomatoes, a quick, light and family-friendly recipe.

Creamy Strawberry Crepes

Creamy strawberry crepes are stuffed with a citrusy, fruity cream cheese filling and garnished with fresh berries. It's enough to make you say "ooh-la-la!"