Barrett first joined the Dotdash Meredith Test Kitchen as a summer intern. In her current role as a Recipe Tester & Developer, she focuses on both print and digital culinary content for DDM's home and food/bev brands. In her free time, she enjoys testing cookbook recipes, making elaborate meals for family and friends, and trying new restaurants around the world. Barrett has been cooking her whole life and has a passion for international cuisine. She celebrates her Italian heritage by making homemade pasta weekly and her family's recipe book is her most prized possession.
The one kitchen tool I can't live without?
An instant read thermometer - it can be used for more than just meat!
Experience
Barrett Heald is a recipe tester and recipe developer in the Dotdash Meredith Test Kitchen helping to create and perfect recipes for brands, such as Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, and Midwest Living. She is a life-long cook and spends every day in the Test Kitchen honing her culinary skills. Her attention to detail has made her a go-to for retesting complex recipes and providing helpful tips for the home cook.
Education
Barrett received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Marquette University.
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.