Author: Sophie Monroe

Sophie Monroe, a trained chef and culinary expert with a Culinary Arts diploma from the Culinary Institute of America, has over 10 years of professional cooking experience. Sophie provides tested recipes and trustworthy cooking advice to help readers create delicious meals with confidence.

Celery Stalk: Anatomy, Uses, and Growing Tips

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Celery is one of those everyday ingredients that quietly appear in soups, salads, and snacks, yet it also causes considerable confusion. When a recipe calls for “1 stalk of celery,” does it mean the whole bunch or just one piece? And is there really a difference between a stalk and a rib? In this guide, […]

Low Sodium Salad Dressings: Store-Bought and Homemade Options

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Tired of making a healthy salad only to ruin it with a salty dressing? You’re not alone. Most store-bought dressings are loaded with sodium (even the ones that sound healthy). If you’re managing kidney disease, high blood pressure, or just trying to cut back on salt, finding the right dressing can feel frustrating. But it […]