Carolyn Menyes
Expertise
Recipes, Ingredients, International Cuisine
- In one article, Carolyn explained what makes Detroit-style pizza so special.
- If you've ever been curious about what members of the Royal Family eat, you'll probably enjoy Carolyn's piece on Princess Diana's last meal.
- For those eager for free food, Carolyn made a list of 33 restaurants that say happy birthday with complimentary treats.
Experience
While a student at Ohio University, Carolyn held many positions at All Campus Radio Network, working as a staff writer, interviews and reviews editor, and managing editor, to name only a few. After graduation, she became staff writer at Music Times Network, where she eventually became an associate editor. In 2016, she became an editor at Daily Meal, where she contributed for several years.
Education
Carolyn graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 2013.
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Stories By Carolyn Menyes
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Over the past few years, Detroit style pizza has taken hold of the nation's pizza subconscious. Here's what you need to know.
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When going to the grocery store, you buy unrefrigerated mayonnaise off the shelf. So do you need to store it in your fridge at home? Or is the pantry fine?
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How do you make chicken wings in an air fryer? The recipe is surprisingly easy and requires just a few basic ingredients, including chicken and garlic powder.
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Most grocery store turkeys come with a handy little plastic pop-up timer that springs to life when your bird is done roasting. But should you trust it?
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Before Princess Diana died along with boyfriend Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris, what was her final meal?
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While one should always be grateful for a wicker basket full of treats, it must be acknowledged that not all Easter candy is created equal.
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The treat you loved most as a child very well could depend on the most popular candy that debuted the year you were born, so we tracked all those sweets down.
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12 Totally Magical Ways to Celebrate a Birthday at Disney World Slideshow
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Though all pies share the basic elements of crust and a filling, they could not be more different ... and neither could the people who eat them.
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These fast food copycat recipes include Chipotle guacamole, Taco Bell nachos, Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches and more.
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No Super Bowl recipe collection would be complete without satisfying dips, from Buffalo chicken dip to homemade salsa.
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Here’s how to make a copycat McDonald’s Egg McMuffin at home; all you need is five classic breakfast ingredients, a skillet and a toaster.
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This easy ratatouille recipe uses the best summer produce: tomatoes, summer squash, bell peppers and tomatoes.
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The best wing recipes for Super Bowl Sunday, from classic Buffalo wings to garlic Parmesan, barbecue, jerk, honey soy and more.
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We teach you how to make the best, easy grilled cheese. After you master that recipe, shake up your childhood favorite with 10 creative twists.
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You don’t have to be vegetarian to try these amazing recipes. If you want to eat less meat, we have the recipes to make it easy for you.
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These homemade edible gifts range from fudge to pickled jalapenos to granola, truffles, toffee, candy and everything in between.
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Looking for the best baked goods to ship to your loved ones? From cookies to cakes, and bars to brownies, these are the treats you can share with people far away.
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We answer some of the most common Thanksgiving cooking and hosting questions, from how to buy a turkey to how to make an easy side.
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How to plan for Thanksgiving with two weeks until turkey day: when to grocery shop, start cooking and more.
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These regional Thanksgiving recipes include Southern, Midwestern, Southwestern, West Coast and East Coast specialties.
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This fall produce guide will walk you through the often intimidating booths of the farmers market and how to cook all of this season’s deliciousness the right way.
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This loaded baked potato soup is comfort food defined, budget friendly and a great use for a massive bag of potatoes.
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The best tailgating recipes, from classics like sliders and ribs to new twists on staples like nachos, hot dogs and potato salad.
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This easy air fryer tofu recipe coats the plant-based protein in panko breadcrumbs and coconut flakes, resulting in a super crispy, slightly sweet dish.
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Pork steaks, also known as pork collar, pork blade and other names, are the cut of pork you don’t know about but need to start cooking ASAP.