Makinze Gore

As the Senior Food Editor at Delish, Makinze has her hands on every working part of a Delish recipe. She’s developed hundreds of recipes, from perfectly grilled steaks to endless iterations of cheesecakes. She is also the developer of the insanely popular Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi, Brie, Asparagus, and Prosciutto Bundles, and the Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini, which has garnered 30 M views on TikTok and IG.  But it’s her classic chocolate chip cookie recipe, which GMA named “America's Best Chocolate Chip Cookie,” of which she is most proud. Makinze loves to travel for food and has tried every Portuguese egg tart Lisbon has to offer, finding the locals' favorite spots and dishes. She spends her free time taking long runs that end at great bakeries or brunch spots. 

Expertise: Baking and all things cinnamon sugar  

Education: Culinary arts degree from the Institute of Culinary Education