Jackie Freeman Website Title: Contributing WriterLocation: Seattle, WashingtonEducation: B.A. in Anthropology, UC Santa Cruz- A.A.S. in Restaurant/Food Services Management, South Seattle CollegeExpertise: Healthy and easy recipes, family-focused meals, beans, vegetarian and vegan dishes, cooking with cast iron- Author of various cookbooks highlighting easy, healthy everyday recipesExperienceJackie Freeman is a professional chef and cookbook author with over 30 years of experience in the food industry. She has worked in all aspects of the culinary industry, including as a cheesemaker, farmhand, culinary instructor, recipe developer, TV and radio personality and food stylist.Jackie has authored several cookbooks which focus on easy and healthy everyday recipes, including Easy Beans: Simple, Satisfying Recipes That Are Good for You, Your Wallet, and the Planet; A Hearty Book of Veggie Sandwiches: Vegan and Vegetarian Paninis, Wraps, Rolls, and More; and Cast Iron Skillet One-Pan Meals: 75 Family-Friendly Recipes for Everyday Dinners.In addition to cookbooks, Jackie has developed over 1,000 recipes, and her food- and family-centered articles have been published online and in print in various national publications. About EatingWell EatingWell, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, has been publishing award-winning journalism about food, nutrition and sustainability since 1990. Our mission is to share flavor-packed recipes from around the world, celebrating fresh ingredients and the farmers, artisans and chefs who bring them to our table. Through science-backed nutrition advice and smart stories about sustainability, we help readers live their best lives. Learn more about us and our editorial process.