Hi! I'm Daen, the internet’s garlic and olive oil girl and the creator behind Daen’s Kitchen. I am a Mediterranean inspired home cook with Italian and Spanish roots, and I have built a community of over 8 million people who love simple yet impressive and delicious Mediterranean food. My cooking is all about big flavours, approachable recipes and the little foundations that make home cooking feel effortless. Expect lots of garlic confit, no knead focaccia, homemade breadcrumbs, one pot orzos, olive oil cakes and all the nostalgic dishes I grew up with.
Hello Reader, I don't know who needs to hear this today but if you have a bag of potatoes sitting in your pantry, dinner is already halfway done. Potatoes are one of those humble ingredients that somehow manage to steal the show every single time. Crispy, fluffy, buttery and comforting, they can turn even the simplest meal into something special. In my house, potatoes are never an afterthought. They're often the reason people ask for seconds. So if you're looking for some dinner inspiration...
Hello Reader, This week we are doing something a little different. All five recipes this week are vegetarian, freezer-friendly and genuinely some of my favourite things to cook. Whether you make one or all of them, your freezer will thank you. I also have three exclusive recipes that you can only find here! And the best part? I cooked through every single one of these on YouTube so if you want to cook along, just watch below! WATCH HERE This week we are making: 🍅 Sunday — Tomato & Basil Sauce...
Cooking with mum Hello Reader, When I first started Daen's Kitchen, one of my main goals was to go viral. In fairness, that was any content creator's dream. There was something about hitting 1 million views that made you feel worthy or like you had made it in your little corner of the internet. And to be fair, this strategy worked. I built an entire career from sharing viral recipes online. Millions of people watched me throw garlic cloves into bowls that were submerged in olive oil and then...