Linda Larsen is a cookbook author and Home Economist who has worked for Pillsbury and Malt-O-Meal.

Experience:

Linda was a member of the Bake-Off Staff at Pillsbury, developed original recipes, and styled food for photography. Her cookbooks include:

• Joyce Lamont's Favorite Minnesota Recipes and Radio Memories
• Everything Meals on a Budget
• Knack Grilling Basics
• Knack Quick and Easy Cooking
• Everything Low Cholesterol Cookbook
• Everything No Trans Fat Cookbook
• About.com Guide to Shortcut Cooking
• Everything Meals for a Month
• Everything Tex Mex Cookbook
• The $7 Meals Cookbook
• Everything Quick and Easy 30-Minute, Five Ingredient Cookbook
• Church Potluck Slow Cooker
• Everything Healthy Cooking for Parties
• Everything Food Allergy Cookbook
• The $7 a Meal Slow Cooker Cookbook
• Everything Low Fat, High Flavor Cookbook

Linda has written articles for Woman's Day magazine, and was a guest expert on MinnMoms.com, part of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Her recipes have been published in Woman's World, Good Housekeeping's Quick and Simple and First magazines.

Education:

Linda holds a degree in Biology from St. Olaf College, and a degree with High Distinction in Food Science and Nutrition from the University of Minnesota.

From Linda Larsen:

I've loved to cook since I was 8 years old. Reading cookbooks, creating recipes, and teaching others how to cook are my joy in life. Join me and you'll learn wonderful quick recipes and food tips, so you'll have more time for the rest of your life.