Elizabeth – Chef, Food Blogger & Recipe Developer
I’m Elizabeth, a 31-year-old self-taught chef and food blogger originally from a small seaside town in County Clare, Ireland, now living in Brooklyn, New York. While I don’t have formal culinary training, I’ve spent the past two years developing my skills through hands-on experience, countless hours of testing recipes, and learning from both successes and kitchen disasters.
Where You Might Know Me From
My recipes have gained a following on social media, with several posts going viral on Facebook and building a wonderful community of home cooks who love simple, delicious food. I’m currently working on expanding my reach through food photography features and guest collaborations with other food blogs.
Life in Brooklyn
I share my Brooklyn apartment (and way too much food) with my partner Joe, a 34-year-old data engineer from the south of France. We met in London five years ago, and while his main contribution to the kitchen is eating everything I make, he’s been invaluable in helping me build and manage this blog from the technical side. When I’m not cooking, you’ll find me riding my bike around Brooklyn, running to burn off all the calories, or curled up with a good book.
Why I Started This Blog
This isn’t my first time blogging about food. I had built a significant following on my previous blog, but unfortunately lost the entire website when I became seriously ill and had to step away. During my recovery, I heard from so many people who missed my recipes and the community we’d built together. Honestly, I missed them too, and I missed the creative outlet that cooking and sharing recipes gave me. Creating content makes me feel good, and knowing that my recipes help people cook delicious meals at home is incredibly rewarding. So about a year ago, I decided to start fresh with this new site.
My Cooking Style
I believe in cooking with comfort and joy at the center of everything. My recipes focus on pasta dishes, freshly baked bread, and indulgent desserts (though I’m expanding to more categories soon). I occasionally incorporate family recipes and Irish food traditions, but mostly I create dishes that feel approachable and satisfying. Every recipe is tested multiple times in my own kitchen before I share it, which means Joe gets to be my (very willing) taste tester. My goal is simple: help you cook restaurant-quality food at home without fancy equipment, complicated techniques, or ingredients you can’t pronounce.
WHAT YOU’LL FIND HERE
Content Categories & What You’ll Get:
🍝 Pasta Recipes
- Quick weeknight dinners ready in 30 minutes or less
- Creamy, restaurant-style dishes using ingredients you can find at any grocery store
- One-pan meals that minimize cleanup
- Tested recipes like Marry Me Pasta, Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, and Boursin Pasta that work perfectly every time
🍞 Bread Recipes
- Easy homemade bread that pairs perfectly with pasta, soups, and salads
- No fancy equipment or bread machines needed, just simple ingredients and your oven
- From quick Garlic Bread to impressive artisan-style loaves
- Step-by-step instructions that make bread baking approachable for beginners
🍰 Dessert Recipes
- Indulgent treats perfect for special occasions, holidays, or when you just need chocolate
- Make-ahead desserts that impress guests without last-minute stress
- Decadent options like Black Velvet Cake and Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
- Both simple everyday sweets and showstopping centerpiece desserts
Coming Soon: I’m expanding to include more categories like chicken dishes, quick 30-minute meals, appetizers, and sides. Stay tuned!
Who This Site Is For:
This blog is for home cooks of all levels who want delicious, reliable recipes without the intimidation factor. Whether you’re a busy professional looking for quick weeknight dinners, a beginner who’s nervous about cooking, or an experienced home cook searching for new favorites, you’ll find something here.
I solve these problems:
- “I don’t have time to cook complicated meals”
- “I want restaurant-quality food but don’t know fancy techniques”
- “I’m tired of recipes that don’t work or require ingredients I can’t find”
- “I need recipes I can trust will turn out right the first time”
Experience level needed: Beginner to intermediate. I write every recipe assuming you’re learning, with clear instructions and helpful tips. If you can follow directions and aren’t afraid to try, you can make anything on this site.
MEET THE TEAM
Elizabeth – Founder & Recipe Developer
Self-taught chef with a passion for making restaurant-quality cooking accessible to everyone. Specializing in pasta, bread, and dessertsthat anyone can master in their own kitchen. Every recipe you find here has been tested multiple times to ensure it works perfectly the first time you try it.
Elise – Co-Recipe Developer
My cousin from France and fellow food enthusiast who now lives nearby in Brooklyn. Elise brings her love of Italian cooking (especially pasta!) to our recipe development and testing process. When she’s not in the kitchen creating delicious dishes with me, she works in car dealership. Cooking is her true passion and hobby, and her Italian expertise adds authenticity to many of our recipes.
Joe – Photography & Technical Support
The man behind the camera and the tech wizard keeping this blog running smoothly. Joe handles all our food photography and manages the technical side of the website. He’s also our most honest (and most fed) taste tester. When he’s not helping with the blog, he works as a data engineer and claims his main job here is “eating everything Elizabeth and Elise make.
EDITORIAL STANDARDS
How Our Recipes Are Developed
Every recipe on this site goes through a rigorous testing process before it reaches you. I research cooking techniques and review multiple versions of recipes to understand what works best. Each recipe is tested 2-3 times in my own kitchen, and my cousin Elise independently tests them as well to ensure consistency and reliability. We make adjustments based on feedback from our community and continue refining recipes to guarantee they work perfectly in your home kitchen.
Content Updates
While I don’t regularly go back to update older recipes, I do make updates as needed based on reader comments, questions, or new research. If something can be improved or clarified, I’ll revise the recipe to ensure you always have the best version available.
Sources & Transparency
When I adapt techniques or draw inspiration from other sources, I always provide proper credit. I occasionally cite cooking techniques from trusted chefs and reference cookbooks or reputable sources to ensure accuracy. Nutritional information provided is approximate and meant as a general guide.
I’m completely transparent about sponsored content and affiliate links—if I ever include them, I’ll always clearly disclose it. Most importantly, I’m honest about my cooking experiences. If a recipe didn’t work perfectly the first time or if there are common pitfalls, I’ll tell you about them so you can avoid the same mistakes.
You can trust that every recipe here has been thoroughly tested and is written with your success in mind.
CONTACT / WORK WITH US
Get In Touch
I’d love to hear from you! Whether you have a question about a recipe, want to share your cooking success, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out.
Email: [email protected]
Follow Along:
- Instagram: @oursimplesrecipes
- Pinterest: Our Simples Recipes
- Facebook: Our Simples Recipes
Work With Me
I’m open to exciting collaborations and opportunities! If you’re interested in any of the following, please reach out via email:
- Brand collaborations and partnerships
- Sponsored content and recipe development
- Freelance recipe development projects
- Media inquiries and press requests
- Guest posts and content collaborations
Questions & Feedback
Have a question about one of my recipes? Run into an issue? Want to share how your dish turned out? I read every message and love hearing from you. Don’t hesitate to contact me—I’m here to help make your cooking experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
