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Christine Rukavena

Christine loves to read, curate, sample and develop new recipes as a senior book editor at Taste of Home. A CIA alumna with honors, she creates cookbooks and food-related content. A favorite part of the job is taste-testing dishes. Previous positions include pastry chef at a AAA Five Diamond property. Christine moonlights at a boutique wine shop, where she edits marketing pieces and samples wine far higher than her pay grade.

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Grandma’s Best Secrets for Homemade Gravy

How did Grandma get such flawless, flavorful, lump-free homemade gravy? We show you how to recreate that golden goodness.

70 New Year’s Eve Drinks to Clink When the Clock Strikes Twelve

Bubbly, icy and fruity, meet the New Year's Eve drinks perfect for ringing in the...

65 Stress-Free Recipes for the Holidays

The most wonderful time of the year is also one of the busiest. Why spend...

60 Nutty Fall Desserts You’ll Go Nuts Over

Squirrel away a few of these recipes for desserts with nuts. Packed with pecans, pistachios,...

50 Low-Calorie Mediterranean Diet Dinners

Enjoy the fresh flavors of the coast with these healthy, low-calorie Mediterranean recipes. Find dinners...

50 International Chicken Recipes

Explore the world from the comfort of your kitchen. These global chicken recipes and regional...

How to Make a Milkshake in Three Easy Steps

Strawberry? Peppermint fudge? Banana? Any flavor you like! Learn how to make milkshakes from scratch...

5 No-Fail Sour Cream Substitutes

Skip the grocery run and get on to the good stuff—whatever it is you're cooking!

5 Ways to Make a Buttermilk Substitute

No buttermilk? No problem! Get cooking with an easy buttermilk substitute.

This Surprising Spot Is the Best Place to Store Plastic Wrap

Does storing plastic wrap in the freezer put an end to the age-old struggle? I...

Your Quick Dinner Plan for November

Need meals on the table fast this month? These quick dinner ideas use fall's best...

21 Gluten-Free Halloween Recipes

Go gluten-free and still have your Halloween fun with treats, snacks, fall entrees and more.

Our Best Apple Desserts

Love apple desserts? So do we! These best-loved recipes for apple pies, cakes, strudels and...

How to Cook Shrimp Perfectly Every Time

Shrimp are one of our favorite options for quick and easy weeknight dinners! Learn how...

How to Make the Best Funfetti Cake Recipe

Want to know how to make this funfetti cake recipe from scratch? Our Test Kitchen...

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Cut the Ends off Strawberries

You miss the best part of the berry if you're doing this.

How to Adapt Baking Recipes for Different Pan Sizes

The foolproof way to adjust baking recipes to fit any pan? Just use a little...

31 Chocolate and Raspberry Desserts We Love

Talk about a match made in heaven. All that's missing from this delicious chocolate +...

21 Easter Soups That Will Make the Meal

Easter soups are a unique and delicious way to start the holiday meal. These special-occasion...

40 Balsamic-Kissed Recipes

Balsamic vinegar has so many tasty uses. It makes meat sizzle, fruit sparkle and garden...

How to Meal Prep Breakfast Sandwiches for the Week Ahead

Some days you need a good hot breakfast, even in a hurry. These meal-prepped Egg...

25 Freezer Snacks For Last-Minute Cravings

Egg rolls, pretzels and pot stickers, oh my! These make-ahead freezer snacks ensure no one...

Grandma’s Best Christmas Candy

Gram always made the best sweets, including candy. These tried and true candies will become...

50 Holiday Potluck Ideas to Get Your Party Going

Hosting a merry but not-so-little Christmas gathering? These holiday potluck ideas are made to serve...

How to Peel Tomatoes in 3 Easy Ways

Our Test Kitchen expert reveals her tips for how to peel tomatoes every which way.

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