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Alyse Whitney

Contributing Food Columnist

Alyse Whitney (she/her) is Cosmopolitan’s first-ever food columnist. In “Doing the Least with Alyse,” she shares excitingly easy recipes that require the least effort for the most impressive meals. She’s been an editor at Bon Appétit, Rachael Ray Every Day, and Cravings by Chrissy Teigen, and she has written about everything from plus-size fashion to mushroom maximalism at publications that include New York Magazine, Glamour, and Apartment Therapy. She’s a Korean American adoptee, TV host (co-host and judge on Easy-Bake Battle and critic on Pressure Cooker, both streaming on Netflix), Dip Queen, karaoke fanatic, and you can follow her on Instagram @alysewhitney.

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Dipmas Is the Number One Way You Should Be Celebrating the Holidays—Here's 4 Festive Recipes to Make It Happen

Everything you need for a festive new twist on a potluck with your pals, from food columnist Alyse Whitney.

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This Rainbow Crab Rangoon Recipe Is the Perfect Excuse for a Paint-and-Sip Party

Edible art that’s as fun to make as it is to eat, courtesy of our food columnist, Alyse Whitney.

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This Recipe for Half-Baked Lemonade Cheesecake Bars Is ~Simply the Zest~

Your new summer dessert staple, courtesy of our food columnist, Alyse Whitney.

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These Double Sesame Noodles Are Every Bit as Delicious as They Appear

Just a damn good dinner for when you're in the mood for noods, courtesy of our food columnist, Alyse Whitney.

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This Spring Soup Recipe Calls for Ramen Croutons—Need We Say More?

Our food columnist, Alyse Whitney, makes the case for sheet pan soup.

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Behold: A Cheesy Breakfast Sandwich to End All Breakfast Sandwiches

New Cosmopolitan food columnist Alyse Whitney shares low-fuss, high-reward recipes that'll impress *literally* everyone.

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