Carl Hanson

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Carl Hanson is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes who has been writing about food and wine for nearly 20 years. He has published hundreds of articles that inform, entertain, and assist busy home cooks in getting nourishing meals on the table for their families.

Education: Before joining the team, Carl earned a master's in gastronomy from Boston University, where he also studied wine and wine history and received an Advanced Certificate from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

He's in his happy place when he's seeking out new flavors, browsing the local wine store, or transforming a few simple ingredients into something tasty.

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Latest from Carl Hanson

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
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Our 12 Best Summer Squash Casseroles
Chef John's Classic Macaroni Salad
20 Best Fourth of July Side Dishes for Your Cookout
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Our 25 Favorite Fourth of July Appetizers
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Our 18 Favorite Peach Dessert Recipes
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16 Family-Favorite Ground Beef Casseroles
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21 Salads That Eat Like a Meal
Chicken Sandwiches with Zang
10 Great Grilled Sandwiches Beyond Burgers
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17 Best Grilling Recipes for Beginner Cooks
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13 Best Mexican Recipes for the Grill
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15 Succulent Chicken Dinners For Spring
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Our 12 Best Easter Brunch Recipes
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25 of Our Ooiest, Gooiest, Cheesiest Recipes
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Our 18 Best Chicken Marinades
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13 Easy Homemade Cheese Recipes
Chef John's Spicy Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) served in a blue ceramic bowl with rice, garnished with a Thai basil sprig
Chef John's Best Asian-Inspired Recipes
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18 Best Boneless Chicken Breast Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
Brick-Oven Pizza (Brooklyn Style)
How to Make Pizza at Home That's Better Than Takeout
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12 Chili Cook-Off Champion Recipes
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22 Top-Rated Air Fryer Chicken Recipes
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14 Simple Sheet Pan Chicken Dinners
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Our Top 22 Traditional Christmas Dishes
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15 Best New Year's Eve Appetizers