Alison E. Roman is an American food writer, chef, and internet personality, recognized for her distinctive recipes and online presence. She currently works as a Cookbook Author for Penguin Random House, a role she has held since 2016, and is also a freelance writer and recipe developer. Roman is the author of several cookbooks, including the New York Times Bestseller *Nothing Fancy* (2019), and is widely known for her viral recipes such as #TheStew, #TheCookies, and #ThePasta.