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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

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The once-secret menu item is designed for cold and flu season.

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50 Thanksgiving Recipes Your Family Will Love

Make room for turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and more!

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Did you just become a professional chef?

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15 High-Fiber Recipes for Any Night of the Week

Introducing our favorite easy dinners that just happen to be packed with fiber.

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We hacked veggies, herbs, whole chicken and more to see which boards could handle it all.

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The 9 Best Olive Oils to Buy for Cooking, According to Culinary Pros

Here’s how to find quality extra virgin olive oil for dipping, drizzling, roasting or salad-making.

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29 Easy Gluten-Free Dinners Your Crew Will Love

Our best dinners and simple recipes that just happen to be gluten-free.

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The 10 Best Grocery List Apps to Download Now

These tools make shopping so easy.

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