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James Schend

James Schend

location-pin Pleasant Prairie, WI

School: Culinary Institute of America

Expertise: Recipe testing; Dairy-free recipes

James Schend

  • 25 years of professional experience in food, including 10 years at Taste of Home
  • Attended the Culinary Institute of America, where he graduated with honors
  • Worked in the test kitchens of Williams Sonoma and Southern Living
  • Creator of a dairy-free blog called Dairy Freed: Life After Dairy

Experience

James was a familiar face in Taste of Home’s Test Kitchen for roughly a decade. He led the culinary editorial teams as deputy editor, oversaw major recipe contests and guided the direction of Taste of Home’s food content. Before arriving at Taste of Home, James worked at Williams Sonoma in San Francisco and at Southern Living in Birmingham, Alabama. Now, James travels the world in search of exceptional cuisine.

Education

Culinary Institute of America, degree in culinary arts

Taste of Home Editorial Policies

Taste of Home, a Trusted Media Brand, has been a reliable source for recipes, cooking tips and entertaining advice for more than 30 years. Every month, our content inspires well over 20 million home cooks to get creative in the kitchen. Each one of our 40 thousand recipes has gone through a rigorous testing and approval process to ensure we’re sharing the very best. Every snack, ingredient and product we recommend is tested by our team of culinary experts and professional product testers—the best of the best earn our Test Kitchen-Preferred seal of approval. Learn more about Taste of Home and our Test Kitchen and editorial teams.

Articles & Recipes

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Gin and Tonic

As far as cocktails go, a gin and tonic recipe is one of the simplest to make. You don't need any fancy bar equipment to craft the perfect G&T. Here's how to make this two-ingredient drink in no time flat.
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How to Spatchcock a Turkey: The Secret Cooking Technique You’ve Been Missing Out On

Finally! A juicy, perfectly roasted turkey is possible with this easy step-by-step guide to the spatchcocking technique.
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How to Cook a Frozen Turkey (and Save Thanksgiving)

Forgot to thaw that Thanksgiving turkey? Get tips on how to cook a frozen turkey from a pro.