'Molly Allen - Simply Recipes'

Location: Hood River, Oregon

Education: B.A. in English Language and Literature, focus in Linguistics and Professional Writing from Central Washington University

Expertise: Baking, Pizza, Outdoor baking

Former bakery owner turned writer.
Featured in Taste of Home, Good Housekeeping, Insider, Brides, Southern Living, Simply Recipes, and more.

Experience

Molly Allen is a versatile writer and editor with a focus on food, beverage, travel, adventure, and lifestyle content and a passion for exploring the outdoors and baking at home.

A former bakery owner turned writer, her work spans kitchen guides, food and beverage round-ups, recipe development, product recommendations, and travel guides. Her work can be found in Taste of Home, Good Housekeeping, Insider, Brides, Southern Living, Cidercraft, Sip Magazine, and Simply Recipes.

Beloved cooking tool: "My most beloved cooking tool is my great-grandmother's wooden rolling pin."

About Simply Recipes

Simply Recipes, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is here to help you cook delicious meals with less stress and more joy, offering recipes and cooking advice for home cooks, by home cooks. We have more than 3000 tested recipes, guides, and meal plans, and draw over 15 million readers each month. Learn more about us and our editorial process.