Marianne Williams

Portrait of Marianne WIlliams
Title: Recipe tester and developer
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Expertise: Simple, creative, delicious and trustworthy recipes

Marianne Williams has been a test kitchen professional for Dotdash Meredith since 2016. Her recipes have been featured in many publications, including Food & Wine, Real Simple, Southern Living, Health, Rachael Ray and other print and digital brands.

Experience

After she graduated with a degree in psychology from Auburn University, Marianne attended the International Culinary Center in New York. She also studied Italian cuisine at ALMA (the school of Italian Culinary Arts) located just outside Parma, Italy.

After school, she interned in a Michelin-starred restaurant in Florence. This education gave her an appreciation for simple recipes using quality ingredients.

Education

Degree in Psychology from Auburn University; attended the International Culinary Center; attended ALMA, the International School of Italian Cuisine

About Food & Wine

Food & Wine, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for anyone passionate about the culinary world. With rigorously tested recipes and the most trusted restaurant, drinks, culinary travel and home coverage, we inspire and empower people everywhere to discover, create, and devour the best in food and wine. Learn more about us and our editorial process.

Latest from Marianne Williams

Apple Cider Donuts
Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts
1 hr
Apple Fritters
Apple Fritters
35 mins
Chicken Pot Roast Stew Recipe
Hearty Chicken Stew with Pancetta Gremolata
50 mins
Hash browns
Hash Browns
45 mins
Fried ravioli with cacio-pepe dip.
Fried Ravioli with Cacio e Pepe Dip
45 mins
Hanger Steak with Yellow Squash Romesco
Hanger Steak with Yellow Squash Romesco
1 hr
Spaghetti alla Nerano
Spaghetti alla Nerano (Creamy Spaghetti with Zucchini)
45 mins
Fraiser cake
Fraisier Cake
7 hrs
spanakorizo
Spanakorizo
1 hr 15 mins
Smashed Summer Squash Salad
Smashed Summer Squash Salad
30 mins
turkey meatballs
Turkey Meatballs
1 hr
Braciole
Braciole
4 hrs 5 mins
California Sushi Rolls
California Rolls
1 hr 30 mins
AL PASTOR–STYLE CHICKEN SKEWERS
Al Pastor–Style Chicken Skewers
1 hr
Currywurst and french fries on a grey plate shot from above.
Currywurst
45 mins
CHAR SIU–STYLE PORK TENDERLOIN served with grilled scallions
Char Siu–Style Pork Tenderloin
9 hrs 40 mins
SWORDFISH STEAKS WITH SALMORIGLIO on a blue plate
Swordfish Steaks with Salmoriglio
45 mins
Potato rosti with salmon and red onion shot from above.
Potato Rösti with Smoked Salmon
1 hr 15 mins
Sonoran Hot Dogs.
Sonoran Hot Dog
25 mins
Grilled Chicken Salad With Herby Tahini Dressing
Grilled Chicken Salad With Herby Tahini Dressing
1 hr 20 mins
Texas Sheet Cake
Texas Sheet Cake
2 hrs
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate Ice Cream
11 hrs 45 mins
Chicken Bone Broth
Chicken Bone Broth
12 hrs 55 mins
Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiches
Eggplant Parmesan Sandwiches
1 hr 45 mins