EpicureDelight is a food blog for home cooks who want answers that actually work. We test recipes, break down ingredient swaps, and explain what unfamiliar foods taste like.
No fluff, no filler. Just what you need when you're standing in the kitchen with a question.
What We Do
We publish two things. Recipes we've cooked ourselves, and food guides that answer the questions people actually search for.
Out of buttermilk? Wondering how long leftovers really last, or what durian tastes like before you buy one? That's our lane.
Every guide is written to be scanned fast and trusted. We'd rather tell you a swap is mediocre than oversell it.
How We Work
Recipes earn their spot the hard way. We develop, test, and photograph each one before it goes live.
Develop. A recipe starts as an idea, then gets built around ingredients you can actually find.
Test. We cook it in a real kitchen, more than once, and fix what doesn't work.
Photograph. The photos show the real dish, not a styled stand-in.
What We Cover
The site is organized around how people actually cook and shop.
Recipes for everyday meals. Substitutes for when you're missing an ingredient. Taste guides for unfamiliar foods. Storage guides for keeping food longer. And side dishes for rounding out a plate.
Meet the Editorial Team
Our editors and writers come from food publishing and real home kitchens. We share one thing. We care about getting it right.
Carrie Boyd, Editor in Chief
Carrie is a food writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience. She has worked for some of the biggest names in the food industry, including Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and Martha Stewart Living.
As Editor in Chief of EpicureDelight, Carrie oversees all the content on the site. She also manages the team of writers and editors behind the recipes, tips, and guides you'll find here.
She's a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a native of the Chicago area. She still tries new recipes in her own kitchen most weeks.
Shelli McConnell, Managing Editor
Shelli is a managing editor and recipe developer with more than five years of experience. She has worked for several major food publications, including EatingWell, Fine Cooking, and Family Circle.
As Managing Editor of EpicureDelight, Shelli runs the day-to-day and works closely with the team to keep every piece of content sharp.
Away from work, she's usually with her husband and two sons, or out running the streets of Chicago.
Caitlyn Diimig, RD, Food Editor
Caitlyn is a Registered Dietitian and food editor with more than ten years of experience. She has worked for several major food publications, including EatingWell, Prevention, and Men's Health.
As Food Editor of EpicureDelight, she creates and edits recipes and adds the nutrition context that helps you cook smarter.
She earned her dietetics degree at the University of Illinois and completed her internship at Rush University Medical Center. She's a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Jessica Christensen, Recipe Developer
Jessica is a recipe developer and food writer with more than ten years of experience. She has worked for several major food publications, including Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and Martha Stewart Living.
As a Recipe Developer for EpicureDelight, Jessica creates and tests the recipes you'll find on the site, along with tips for getting the most out of your cooking.
She's a graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education. Off the clock, she's exploring Chicago's neighborhoods or running the lakefront path.
Get in Touch
Have a question, a correction, or a piece you'd like to pitch? We read everything.
Email us at [email protected] and we'll get back to you.