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Jenna Urben

location-pin Dallas, TX

School: The University of Texas-Dallas

Expertise: Recipe development; cooking techniques

Jenna Urben

  • 7 years of food writing experience
  • Creator of The Urben Life, a food blog featuring dairy- and egg-free recipes
  • Collaborates with national and international food brands including Silk, Daiya, Coca-Cola, Quaker and Fleischmann's Yeast

Experience

Jenna is a recipe developer, food writer and content creator based in Texas. She is Taste of Home’s go-to writer for allergy-friendly and vegan recipes that don’t sacrifice flavor or texture, such as coconut cream, vegan chicken nuggets and kale pesto. As someone with food intolerances herself, Jenna knows first-hand the challenges of cooking in a dairy- and egg-free kitchen. Her food blog, The Urben Life, features hundreds of allergy-friendly recipes that the whole family can enjoy and has been spotlighted by Parade, TODAY Food and Stylecaster.

Education

The University of Texas-Dallas, bachelor's degrees in emerging media and communications

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Articles & Recipes

Crockpot Irish Stew In Serving Bowl

How to Make Irish Stew in Your Slow Cooker

Make this hearty Irish dish the easy way: in your Crockpot! We'll teach you how to make a slow-cooker Irish stew that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day (and the rest of the year, too).
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How to Make Strawberry Dump Cake with Only 3 Ingredients

This is the ultimate no-fuss sweet treat. It comes together in less than an hour!
air-fryer apple chips on a plate

How to Make Air-Fryer Apple Chips

These air-fryer apple chips are nutritious and delicious! They're the ultimate healthy crispy and crunchy snack to serve as an alternative to potato chips.