Christine Rukavena

Nearly 20 years of experience in food publishing
Author of more than 100 cookbooks, including Taste of Home Cooking School and perennial bestsellers Bakeshop Favorites and Taste of Home Slow Cooker
Formerly a pastry chef at a AAA Five Diamond property

Experience

Christine reads, curates and samples recipes as a senior book editor at Taste of Home. A CIA alumna with honors, she creates cookbooks and food-related content. In her books, Christine loves to share special menus, wine-pairing ideas and party-planning secrets with readers. She moonlights at a boutique wine shop, where she samples wine far higher than her pay grade.

Education

The Culinary Institute of America

Lakeland College, bachelor's degree in writing

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Articles & Recipes

Making buttermilk substitute as a replacement using milk and vinegar

7 Best Buttermilk Substitutes

No buttermilk? No problem! We'll walk you through how to make an easy buttermilk substitute at home, with options that work well in any recipe.

30 Healthy Meal-in-One Recipes

Each dietitian-approved recipe here contains a whole grain, a lean protein source, and a fruit or vegetable. Cook up one of these power-packed meals for a healthier, happier, stronger you!

How to Make Milkshakes

Strawberry? Peppermint fudge? Banana? Any flavor you like! Learn how to make milkshakes from scratch with our step-by-step guide (plus pictures).