Melissa Gaman

Experience

I am an accomplished editor, recipe developer, and food writer with notable features in a variety of leading media outlets, including TastingTable.com, TheKitchn.com, Delish.com, Food Network Magazine, Pioneer Woman Magazine, Food Network.com, and Art Culinaire.

Taste of Home Editorial Policies

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Articles & Recipes

Three cheesy ground beef tacos with pickles, diced tomatoes, and onions are arranged on a white plate next to a bowl of creamy cheese dip on a wooden table.

Smash Burger Tacos

Smash burger tacos combine the best of two favorite foods into one viral recipe. Featuring crispy-edged beef patties, a creamy pickle-spiked sauce and toasted flour tortillas, they're the tacos of our dreams.

Grinder Sandwich

This grinder sandwich is a masterpiece of thinly sliced meats and cheeses. It's warmed and topped with a crisp, tangy salad in a crusty-yet-tender roll.

Perfect Bite Fruit Salad

A rainbow of finely chopped fruits lightly dressed with lime, honey and mint is what turns an everyday snack into a perfect bite fruit salad.