Influencer spotlight: Alison Roman

Anchovy advocate, chickpea connoisseur, and queen of viral recipes, Alison Roman has taken the world by storm. A former pastry chef at Momofuku Milk Bar and New York Times columnist, she’s captured our hearts and stomachs with her candid on-camera personality, hilarious quips and, of course, her incredible cooking.

We're showcasing because Alison loves tinned fish and has many amazing, creative recipes... So much so that we even stock her recipe book here!

Check out her recent talk at the Opera House below:

Alison Roman is an American chef, author, and internet personality, renowned for her accessible cooking style and her ability to connect with millennials and home cooks through relatable recipes.

She first gained prominence while working at Bon Appétit and BuzzFeed Food, which set the stage for her bestselling cookbooks, "Dining In" (2017) and "Nothing Fancy" (2019). Known for dishes like "The Stew" and "The Cookies," her recipes emphasize simplicity, flavor, and ingredients that are easy to source.

Roman's approach to cooking is casual yet confident, encouraging improvisation and personal touch. Her columns and videos regularly appear in The New York Times and on her popular YouTube channel, where she shares insights on cooking and lifestyle, cementing her reputation as a trusted voice in modern home cooking.