Erin Johnson
Location
Chesapeake Bay Region, US
School
Texas A&M University
Expertise
Southern Food, Copycat Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes
- Erin grew up surrounded by grandmothers who loved to cook and loved to share their secrets with others, and has been stirring batter since she was old enough to hold a spoon.
- She believes that appliance cooking is undervalued, and that everyone can elevate their cooking game by adding a slow cooker and air fryer into their kitchen.
- Erin believes that all food tastes better in egg roll form and has an extensive list of favorite novelty egg roll recipes, most notably the poke bowl egg roll.
Experience
Erin has been writing about food and creating recipes online for the last 15 years. She loves to create recipes that make cooking less intimidating for beginner home cooks and that show that "easy" doesn't have to mean "boring" or "bland." Erin specializes in updating classic comfort food recipes (especially Southern) for modern palates and preferences.
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Stories By Erin Johnson
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These jalapeño popper sausage balls combine all the goodness of two popular snacks. With minimal ingredients and a short prep, these are ready in no time.
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Learn how to make this ultimate creamed spinach recipe that gets its smooth texture from heavy cream and cream cheese. It will pair well with any main course.
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Savor the delicious taste of Mississippi pot roast without the effort of a traditional recipe by cooking this all day in your slowcooker with pepperoncini.
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Cook your Southern-style feast without a deep fryer using this recipe for cast iron fried chicken. Serve with classic sides like coleslaw and mashed potatoes.
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Get any party or at-home happy hour started with this easy and spirit-forward snake bite shot recipe.
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Customize your own homemade pizza with this versatile and classic pizza crust recipe.
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Try out this easy recipe for chicken divan that cooks in a single skillet with blanched broccoli and a creamy, cheese sauce for a delicious weeknight meal.
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Learn how to make this flavorful corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day or any time of year. It features a honey mustard glaze and goes with potatoes.
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This Mexican rice pudding with raisins recipe is so easy, you can make it any day of the week.
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Give your po' boy sandwich a seafood upgrade with this slider-style shrimp recipe.
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Switch things up with this taco pie casserole recipe, which is loaded with beef and cheesy goodness.
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Enjoy the comforting taste of biscuits and gravy any day of the week with this bacon grease county gravy recipe.
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Skip the storebought stuff and opt for this pantry staples teriyaki sauce instead.
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Experience the takeout favorite in an easy, shareable way with this dippable crab rangoon recipe.
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This classic pimento cheese dip recipe is not only delicious for dipping, but slathered on sandwiches or burgers.
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Whether you are team sweet or savory pie, this quick and flaky pie crust recipe is perfect every time.
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Enjoy shrimp and grits with a unique twist, thanks to this Mediterranean-inspired shrimp and grits recipe.
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Monkey bread gets a savory spin, thanks to this cheesy monkey bread recipe —perfect for any occasion.
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If you enjoy getting takeout beef and broccoli, then you'll surely love this takeout-inspired beef and broccoli recipe.
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Is there any snack more classic than Chex mix? With this at-home recipe, you can whip up your own batch of the crunchy, salty snack.
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Everything tastes better with a dollop of whipped cream, especially this vanilla whipped cream recipe.
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This Instant Pot BBQ pulled pork is ready in just over an hour — it makes for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner option.
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This creamy chicken Marsala recipe is sure to become you new favorite, comforting weeknight dinner.
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Add protein-packed, fresh flavor to any dish, from tapas to tacos, with this quick and easy shrimp ceviche recipe.
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Make this easy sausage gravy recipe that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, and any occasion.
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Nothing screams Thanksgiving more than green bean casserole, and this recipe honors the classic dish with a few twists.
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This hearty slow-cooker beef stroganoff recipe is deliciously comforting and easy to prepare. You'll be guaranteed a warm meal on a cold day with little effort.