Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
Freelance Writer
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner is a writer and recipe developer based in New York City. She regularly contributes to The New York Times, Forbes, Food & Wine, Real Simple, Martha Stewart Living, and more publications. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from Columbia University.
3 easily missed signs your chopping board urgently needs replacing – plus how to keep food safe
Home kitchens don’t always operate like professional kitchens, and that can be a good thing
02 November 2026
Cooking beef mince from frozen? Make sure you do this.
Forgetting to defrost your dinner protein isn’t a nonstarter, but there are ways to make sure you cook it right.
27 May 2026
The cooking trick that makes rice taste better and packs in more protein
Cooking it in broth instead of water is a simple way to turn a basic side into something more satisfying.
11 May 2026