Samantha Dillard Title: News Update Editor Education: University of Missouri-Columbia Location: Columbia, Missouri Expertise: Food, recipe development and editing, cooking hacks Experience Samantha Dillard is a food writer based in Missouri with nearly a decade of experience writing about food and simplified cooking. She has published ten cookbooks, including multiple in the "I Love My Air Fryer" and "I Love My Instant Pot" Series, as well as books focusing on comfort meals, cooking with kids, and easy college cooking. Samantha’s recipes have been featured in various food and fitness publications, including Men's Health, Women's Health, Delish, BuzzFeed, and Business Insider. As a content consultant, Samantha has helped bloggers and food brands, such as Parm Crisps and NuTrail Granola, increase their digital footprint by creating audience-focused content. She edits content for clarity, creates detailed recipes with helpful tips, and writes engaging articles that empower home cooks to succeed regardless of skill level. Samantha's go-to dish for a potluck is browned butter chocolate chip cookies the size of your hand. Chocolate chunks, chocolate chips, and chopped toffee bits make these irresistible! Education Samantha graduated from the University of Missouri and received a bachelor's degree in anthropology. She also completed a minor in religious studies and earned a multicultural certificate. About Allrecipes Home cooks are our heroes; it's as simple as that. Allrecipes, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is the world’s largest community-driven food site, providing trusted resources to more than 60 million home cooks each month. Every day, cooks from around the world publish doably delicious recipes, while our team of editorial and kitchen professionals cover the world's top food news and trends. Learn more about us and our editorial process.