Melissa Knific
Melissa Knific is an editor and recipe developer with a deep understanding of the home cook. She’s contributed to The New York Times, TODAY Show, Allrecipes, Delish, Simply Recipes, and National Geographic, among other outlets and brands. Formerly the Food Director of Rachael Ray In Season, Food Editor at Family Circle, and a key member of HelloFresh’s culinary team, Knific has created thousands of recipes for print and digital publishing, tech, and consumer products. She is the co-author of the National Geographic National Parks Cookbook, publishing in February 2026.
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The Best Lunch Boxes for Kids, Approved by Actual Elementary Schoolers
Solving the cafeteria conundrum.
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I Cook for a Living, but These Are the Kids’ Snacks I Buy on Repeat
Straight from the mouths of babes (my 5- and 7-year-olds)—and they don’t mess around with snacktime.
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Owala Only Goes on Sale a Couple Times a Year, One of Those Times Is Now
Get your FreeSip for a discount while you can.
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The Kids’ Summer Hot List
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How to Make Frozen Drinks That Taste Like a Five-Star Resort's
Craft your icy cocktails like a beach bar pro.
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Kids Are Home for Summer, Stock Up on Supplies This Prime Day
This is some of my favorite gear for my and your little friends.
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All the Cool Kids Have Owala Water Bottles—Get Yours for 25% Off
The cult-favorite water bottle brand is marked down for Amazon Prime Day.
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It's Time for Prime Day Pots and Pans: That Cookware You've Been Eyeing Is on Sale
Thanks to Prime Day, now all you need is to grab that pot, that pan, and conjure up a plan.
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Save Hundreds Without Shopping on Amazon With These Anti-Prime Day Deals
Amazon’s not the only retailer offering major savings right now.