Speshyl Smith
Contributing Recipe Developer
Speshyl Smith is a contributing recipe developer, and kitchen assistant at Delish. In addition to her work at Delish, she is a personal chef, and the creator of TheDailySpeshyl.com, where she shares bold, flavor-packed recipes made for entertaining. A graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education, with a BA in English Literature from Hunter College, she blends culinary technique with creative storytelling. Speshyl’s culinary background includes time in Michelin-starred kitchen, Gramercy Tavern, and she has cooked for high-profile clients—including NBA star Derrick Rose. These experiences continue to influence her elevated yet down-to-earth recipe style, whether it’s for a dinner party or a casual weeknight meal.
Whether she’s developing new dishes, hosting cozy dinner parties, or filming crave-worthy food content for her YouTube channel & Instagram (@thedailyspeshyl), Speshyl’s goal is always the same: to make food feel fun, flavorful, and a little bit fancy—no matter who’s coming to the table.
Education: Culinary Diploma from the Institute of Culinary Education; Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from CUNY Hunter
College Expertise: Dinner parties & gatherings (any excuse to feed a crowd), Global Flavors, & technique based cooking
