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Samantha MacAvoy

Senior Editor

A writer and editor with 8+ years in content strategy and audience growth

Samantha (she/her) is the Senior Editor at Delish, where she edits the most-talked-about food news and features on the internet. In her previous role as Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, she taste-tested hundreds of products and recipes (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.

Education
  • Fordham University

Latest from Samantha MacAvoy

green slaw

How to Make Coleslaw for Summer Picnics and Backyard Parties

The secret? Our best-ever coleslaw dressing.

25 mins
quick miso ramen with poached eggs

24 Ramen Noodle Recipes That Are Easy and Delicious

We've got them with eggs and chicken, and served as classic soups and creative salads.

sliced avocado on toast

53 Ways to Use Avocado So That Your Next Meal Is Extra-Nutritious

From the classic (guacamole) to the surprising (mousse?!), these avocado recipes make healthy, delicious meals.

matzo ball soup

Matzo Ball Soup

Served with tender, dill-spiked matzo balls, this classic soup is simmered with root vegetables, herbs, bone-in chicken, and bouillon base for maximum flavor.

45 mins
elderflower gin cocktail

Elderflower Gin Cocktail

Happy hour feels so much fancier with this elderflower gin cocktail.

15 mins
dill dip with vegetables and crackers

Dill Dip

Turn your favorite herb into this addictive dill dip.

10 mins
grilled cheese with bourbon melted onions

50 Insanely Good Grilled Cheese Recipes

Because who doesn't love a melty, heavenly grilled cheese sandwich?

strawberry oatmeal cookies

27 Healthy Cookies to Satisfy Your Cravings ASAP

These healthy cookie recipes make tasty, low-calorie treats

grilled eggplant parmesan pizza

18 Easy Eggplant Recipes That Will Make It Your New Favorite

From pasta to pizza to fries, these eggplant recipes would make even the biggest skeptic fall in love.

raw cranberry relish

19 Cranberry Sauce Recipes That'll Convince You to Ditch the Can Opener

We're loving these delicious cranberry recipes for your best sauce ever.

thanksgiving turkey cooking tips

10 Very Important Turkey Cooking Tips You Need to Know

We’ve cooked up more than 1,000 (!) turkeys over the years, so we're here to help you prepare a turkey like a pro.

how to make a smoothie

How to Make a Smoothie

Follow these easy steps.

5 mins
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