Greta Pano
School
University Of Wisconsin - Madison, University Of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Expertise
Home Cooking, Cooking On A Budget, Food Culture
- Greta enjoys coming up with clever ideas to get her three kids to eat new and healthy foods.
- She believes that one of the best ways to appreciate and learn about other cultures is to explore their food.
- Her passion for diversity and social justice issues fuels her writing on a wide variety of topics.
Experience
Greta's appreciation for turning plain food into an exquisite dish began at an early age when she became obsessed with watching home-cook competition reality shows. Her passion for turning words into meaningful prose also started early and was developed in her undergrad and grad school education at two of Wisconsin's top universities. She has written professionally for BestColleges and Women.com and is excited to apply her experience and love of home cooking to her writing at Daily Meal.
Education
Greta has bachelor's degrees in English and gender studies and master's degrees in women's studies and library and information studies.
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Stories By Greta Pano
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Making a delicious taco filling or side needn't be complicated or time-consuming. Next Taco Tuesday, grab these convenient canned foods for a tasty treat.
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If you're a pickle fanatic and you haven't tried pickling your own, quick pickling is a great technique to start with. Just grab your favorite spicy pepper.
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Do you dream of creating your own restaurant-quality pizza at home? If the answer is yes, here's the secret to stretching your pizza dough perfectly.
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If you love cake and ice cream, you may enjoy a good slice of ice cream cake. But where did this delightful treat come from? Its origins are pretty mysterious.
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Although classic baked potato toppings are always delicious, sometimes it's fun to switch things up. Taking a tip from a celebrity chef is never a bad idea.
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Pork chops are a quick and easy weeknight dinner, especially when you let your oven do all the work. But what's the best temperature to cook them at?
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There's nothing worse than ladling out homemade soup, taking a taste, and realizing you added way too much salt. There is a right time to season.
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Cinnamon buns are just about the most crave-worthy breakfast treat there is. But add this starchy secret ingredient and make yours even fluffier.
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You don't have to go to your nearest Outback Steakhouse to enjoy a blooming onion. Here's how to make one at home and what you'll need to do it right.
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Take it from a pro when it comes to concocting a delicious grain salad -- you need to follow this one tip for a flavorful outcome.
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Your paper coffee filers have more uses than just brewing your morning cup, and one of their finest roles is that of a world-class grease-cleaning tool.
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Canned sausage gravy is an incredibly convenient food that can be upgraded with ease. All it takes is a few ingredients to kick things up a notch.
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For creamed corn that's perfectly rich instead of runny, with a delicate sweet and savory flavor, it's easy to use evaporated milk in your sauce.
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Pie irons are the perfect cooking utensil to break out when you're on a camping trip and need to make a tasty dessert over a roaring fire.
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If your regular old brownies and banana bread just aren't cutting it anymore, try combining the two treats. You'll thank us, and your taste buds will thank you.
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To avoid soggy lasagna slices that fall apart when you try to lift them out of the serving dish, make sure your tomato sauce has the right texture.
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Deviled potatoes are a tasty twist on deviled eggs, giving the perennial the picnic favorite an unexpectedly clever update that can also appeal to vegans.
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Mochi donuts are characterized by their deliciously chewy texture. More than its ingredients, there's a technique to achieving this distinctive gummy bite.
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You may not be able to buy Savannah Smiles anymore, but you can still learn about where the former Girl Scout Cookie got its name and why it disappeared.
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Take some inspiration from the many global cuisines that use banana leaves in the kitchen, and you'll be surprised by how tender your barbacoa can be.
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Pretzel bites heated up in the air fryer are a delight unlike any other, and Costco shoppers tend to recommend a specific brand specifically for air frying.
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If you ever find yourself at home without a corkscrew to open a bottle of wine, you may be able to use a bike pump to get the job done quickly.
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After opening a can of pineapple rings, you can keep any leftovers in the freezer for a long time -- as long as you properly store them to preserve flavor.
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Costco is many things, but it's not primarily a gardening store. So what, exactly, does it mean to plant "weeds" there? Here's what folks online are saying.
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If you're a fan of the culinary competition show MasterChef, you may be familiar with Season 13 winner Grant Gillon. Here's what he's up to today.
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Canned tuna makes a tasty and quick meal whether served in a sandwich or salad. And since it's good to eat from the can, does that mean it's raw or cooked?
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For a delectable Saint Patrick's Day feast, consider adding corned beef to your potato salad to honor the culinary history and cultural heritage of Ireland.