Leslie Garetto

Expertise: Plant-based (vegan and vegetarian) recipes, Allergy-friendly ingredient swaps, Southern-style cuisine

Education: Culinary Arts Degree from the Institute of Culinary Education, Plant-Based Nutrition, and Healthy Living Certifications from Cornell University, Mass Media Communication with Journalism from the University of Missouri

About Me: As a Contributing Recipe Developer for Delish, Leslie tests and curates recipes focusing on vegetarian-friendly, easy week-night dinners that match her passion for allergy-inclusive food. As a food stylist, recipe developer, and culinary producer her work also appears on Today Food, Bon Appetit, and Epicurious. You can catch Leslie on The Food Network, competing in Dishmantled, Supermarket Stakeout, and Compli-plated. When Leslie isn't in the kitchen, you can find her spending time with her husband and dog in Central Park, attending Pilates classes, and planning her next adventure in a new city.