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Kristina Vanni

Kristina Vänni

Kristina Vänni

Experience

Internationally recognized culinary authority Kristina Vänni is a well-known food writer, engaging TV host, award-winning recipe developer, and food stylist. In addition to writing for industry-leading food publications, she is a frequent featured expert on national media outlets and has served as a spokesperson and recipe developer for numerous national brands. Kristina is currently writing her first cookbook, an exploration of the traditional and seasonal cuisine from her family's dairy farm in Finland.

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Articles & Recipes

6 cups of mac and cheese from different fast food brands on a marble surface

Famous Fast-Food Mac and Cheese, Ranked Worst to Best

To find the absolute best fast-food mac and cheese, we had to visit six popular chains. It ain't easy bein' cheesy!
Chicken Wing Restaurants Ft Kristina Vanni For Taste Of Home Wings Group Photo

We Visited 10 Chicken Wing Restaurants to Find the Best Fast-Food Wings

Have you ever wondered which chicken wing restaurants serve the best fast-food wings? After ordering and sampling from 10 places, we ranked them from worst to best. May the best sauce win!
whole Tom Cruise Cake with a slice taken out and on a plate

I Made the Coconut Cake That Tom Cruise Gifts for Christmas, and It’s Award-Worthy

Hollywood stars look forward to receiving the 'Tom Cruise cake' during the holiday season. This white chocolate and coconut Bundt cake is legendary, but you don't need to be an A-lister to enjoy a slice.