Lisa Futterman
Freelance Writer
Lisa Futterman is a Chicago-based chef who writes about travel, beverages, dining, and cooking for multiple outlets like Food & Wine, Chicago Magazine, Thrillist, WTTW, MSN, and Eating Well. She is a contributing editor for Alcohol Professor, covering trends in gin, tequila, and ready-to-drink cocktails. Her love of cheese, wine, and spirits has taken her all over the world—from the Comté aging rooms in Fort St. Antoine in the Jura to the wild agave fields in the desert outside of Oaxaca.
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Latest from Lisa Futterman
I'm a Pro Cook and I Never Serve Raw Onions Without Doing This First
The 10-minute trick to soften the harsh bite—while keeping the crisp texture and fresh flavor intact.
Should You Buy 90/10 or 80/20 Ground Beef? Here's What Experts Say
It really depends on what you’re making.
This $2 Ingredient Instantly Upgrades Popcorn, Eggs, and More
A salty, crunchy pantry staple that adds instant umami to everyday foods.
I’m an Ice Cream Expert and I Tried the Baskin Robbins Dubai Chocolate Shake
It’s the best I’ve had of this viral trend.
The One Simple Swap That Makes Tuna Salad Taste So Much Better
Use it instead of mayo to get more flavor, better texture, and a satisfying boost.
This Limited-Time Trader Joe’s Pastry Tastes Straight Out of a French Bakery
This bakery-level French classic, now in the freezer aisle
I Tried Trader Joe’s $9.99 Dupe of Nobu’s Famous Miso Black Cod
This budget-friendly frozen fish channels the buttery, miso-glazed classic from Nobu—here’s how it actually tastes.
I'm a Cheese Expert and There’s One Cheese I Always Have in My Fridge
It’s punchy, savory, and often cheaper than Parm—here’s why I always stock it.
I Cook at a Michelin-Recognized Restaurant—Here’s the One Step That Makes All Our Meat Taste Better
This one chef-approved move guarantees juicier, more flavorful protein every time.