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Debra Cummings

location-pin St Louis, MO

School: University of Missouri-St. Louis

Expertise: Recipe development; cooking techniques; baking; beer, wine & cocktails; travel

Debra Cummings

  • 13 years of experience in recipe development, writing and food photography
  • Founder of FineFoodsBlog, a food site with an emphasis on easy-to-follow recipes with global flavors
  • Popular Taste of Home articles include: "The Best Pie Shop in Every State" and "12 Easter Traditions From Around the World"

Experience

Debra is the founder of FineFoodsBlog where she develops, writes about and photographs simplified recipes with global flavors inspired by her travels. She’s a firm believer that anyone can cook pretty much anything as long as they have clear steps to follow. Debra’s straightforward recipes on Taste of Home reflect that belief, as seen in dishes like English custard tart and gluten-free cream of chicken soup. She also writes guides on new ways to use classic ingredients, like vanilla extract, and catching (and fixing) common mistakes you might be making in the kitchen.

Education

University of Missouri-St. Louis, bachelor's in communications

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Articles & Recipes

Custard Tart

This easy English custard tart recipe is irresistible. It is the ultimate treat for afternoon tea or for dessert after a Sunday

Apple Tarte Tatin

This upside-down apple tart looks complicated, but it is simple to prepare at home. My sister-in-law introduced the recipe to our family, and now it's something the whole Cliffe clan looks forward to at our fall Sunday dinners. —Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

How to Make an English Custard Tart

This creamy custard tart is steeped in British culinary history and it tastes marvelous too. Simply dust the top with nutmeg and serve with afternoon tea.