Val Goodrich

12 years of food writing and restaurant industry experience
Published in Greatist, Hudson Valley Magazine and WebstaurantStore.com
Created, published and sold a limited-edition food magazine that explored food stories and memories
Featured in recipe videos for WebstaurantStore.com

Experience

Val has 12 years' experience writing about and cooking food. With degrees in Baking & Pastry Arts and Applied Food Studies from The Culinary Institute of America in tow, Val excitedly shares her knowledge about all things food and recipes with Taste of Home readers. She especially loves to get into the science behind different baking techniques and why certain ingredients are better than others for baking (looking at you, Kerrygold butter!). Outside Taste of Home, Val is always planning her next all-about-food trip abroad, dusting off a vintage cookbook or watching "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat" for the millionth time.

Education

The Culinary Institute of America, double majors in Baking & Pastry Arts and Applied Food Studies

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Articles & Recipes

Herbed Butter Board

Bread meets spiced, herby, creamy butter in this butter board—the latest appetizer trend and so easy to prepare. No board? No problem. You could also combine the butter and toppings, shape the mixture into a log and slice it into pats for serving at the table on dinner rolls or crackers. —Joan Hallford, Fort Worth, Texas

Lemon Pie

Citrusy lemon, creamy whipped cream and a crunchy graham cracker crust come together to build a silky, quick and easy lemon pie. The sturdy crust and thick filling hold up well when cutting, so each slice has that beautiful presentation of a golden yellow filling with white cream on top. Reserve some lemon zest to sprinkle over the whipping cream for an eye-catching garnish. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Cadillac Margaritas

You’ll need all top-shelf spirits to make this smooth Cadillac margarita. It’s a swanky upgrade of the classic drink featuring reposado tequila and Grand Marnier for a deep, beautiful flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin