Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner

Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner is a writer and recipe developer based in New York. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from Columbia University and is a lifelong self-taught cook and food photographer. She documents the behind-the-scenes of her recipe development work and reporting trips on Instagram.
How to Store Watermelon So It Stays Juicy and Fresh
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Plus, uses for delicious frozen watermelon!
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Stress-Free Ways to Serve Individual Portions When Entertaining a Group
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Trade buffets and family-style service for individual portions—without making more work for you.
12 Father's Day Brunch Recipes Dad Will Love
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Celebrate Dad with all the mid-morning decadence he deserves.
12 Fourth of July Desserts That Are Super Easy to Make
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Don't let the fireworks outshine the true star of Fourth of July: Dessert!
14 Summer Fruits—and How to Cook With Them
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Up your seasonal fruit game with these simple recipes.
How to Make Deviled Eggs—Including Instant Pot and Air Fryer Techniques
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It's time to dress up your hard-boiled eggs.
14 Summer Vegetarian Recipes You Can Make on Meatless Monday—and Beyond
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Choose from meat-free apps, mains, and more!
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How to Grill Shrimp Perfectly Every Time—Plus the Best Seasonings and Marinades to Use
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Yes, you can make grilled shrimp in less than 10 minutes.
What Is a Fiddlehead Fern—and How Do You Cook With It?
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Get to know this little green spiral.
14 Summer Vegetarian Recipes You Can Make on Meatless Monday—and Beyond
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Choose from meat-free apps, mains, and more!
How to Grill Shrimp Perfectly Every Time—Plus the Best Seasonings and Marinades to Use
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Yes, you can make grilled shrimp in less than 10 minutes.
What Is a Fiddlehead Fern—and How Do You Cook With It?
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Get to know this little green spiral.
Interested in a Flexitarian Diet? Try These 5 Recipes
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You won't be disappointed!
What Is Rhubarb? Here's What You Need to Know About the Versatile Ingredient
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There's so much more to rhubarb.
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Everything You Need to Know About Morel Mushrooms—Including How to Find, Wash, and Cook Them
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The morel is, you need this fungus in your life
How to Accurately Measure Honey, Molasses and More Sticky Ingredients Without Making a Mess
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Let it all slide out.
Microwave Poached Eggs Are My Go-To Weekday Breakfast Hack and They Only Take a Minute to Make
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No fancy gadgets required!
How to Cook With Wild Rice—and 6 Recipes to Get You Started
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Wild rice is a common winter ingredient—hearty, nutty and versatile—but what is it exactly? 
14 Leftover Ham Recipes So Your Holiday Feast Doesn't Go to Waste
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You’ll be wishing you had even more leftovers!
13 High-Protein Snack Food Recipes to Boost Your Energy
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Get that quick protein boost.
The 15 Best Side Dishes for Salmon
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These sides are salmon’s best friend.
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How to Cook With Tempeh—and 5 Recipes to Get You Started
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Meat-free Mondays are about to get much tastier.
How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Purée (Even if You Don't Have a Pumpkin)
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Gourd-geous!
8 Dessert Recipes That Start With Frozen Pound Cake
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Start defrosting your soon-to-be favorite dessert.
9 Ways to Use Hard-Boiled Eggs (That Don't Involve Egg Salad)
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Want to add more protein to your meal? Throw a hard-boiled egg on it.
This Hack for Cooking Mashed Potatoes Is as Easy as Making a Smoothie
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Making mashed potatoes in a blender couldn't be easier.
This Eco-Friendly App Reduces Food Waste by Offering Discounted Meals From Local Restaurants
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No dumpster diving required.
Everything You Need to Know When Buying Eggs
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Not all eggs are created equal.
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