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.
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- Fordham University
Latest from Samantha MacAvoy
40 Delicious Easter Dinner Ideas for Your Sunday Feast
Including glazed ham, banana pudding and deviled eggs!
The Slow Cooker Mistake Experts Say You Should Never Make
Using those side clamps improperly can be risky.
50 Best New Year’s Eve Dinner Recipes to Celebrate 2026
New and traditional dishes to serve at your holiday feast!
70 Best Christmas Breakfast Ideas to Kick Off Your Holiday Morning the Right Way
Dig into casseroles, easy make-ahead meals and egg dishes!
85 Best Christmas Dinner Ideas to Take Your Holiday Menu to the Next Level
Festive dishes to feed the whole family!
30 Traditional Hanukkah Foods to Celebrate the Festival of Lights
These appetizer, dinner and dessert recipes deserve a spot on your Hanukkah menu.
How to Safely Thaw a Frozen Turkey in Time for Thanksgiving Dinner
Our number one tip for defrosting turkey? Plan ahead.
How to Reheat Prime Rib Without Ruining It — Expert-Approved Tips
Avoid the microwave if you can.
48 Easy Breakfast Ideas for Even the Busiest Mornings
Delicious ways to jump-start your day, comin’ right up.
75 Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Thanksgiving Appetizers to Get the Party Started
Feed a crowd with these impressive bites.
16 Healthier Sandwiches Perfect for Bringing to Work and School
These veggie-packed, hand-held meals are all you need!
7 Best Iced Tea Makers, Tested and Reviewed
Our top picks are the secret to making the most delicious homemade iced tea.