Luca Moretti, CEC

Luca Moretti is Culinary Director responsible for recipe pipelines, testing standards, and kitchen operations. His scope covers a test-kitchen team, freelance contributors, and editorial planning that aligns seasonal menus with reader demand. He oversees weeknight mains, make-ahead dishes, and foundational techniques and coordinates with photo and video on reproducible steps. Responsibilities include culinary strategy, flavor balance, scaling, and product features that help readers shop and cook efficiently. He tracks production quality and reader outcomes through testing notes, cook-through feedback, and ratings trends; external awards for his programs are not published. Earlier roles included lead recipe developer and section editor for Mediterranean profiles and pasta. He began as a line cook before moving into culinary R&D in media kitchens. His explainers on emulsions, pan sauces, and roasting timelines prioritize consistent results at home.