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.
The 10 minute bread you can't stop making!
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Hello Reader, Every now and then, a recipe takes on a life of its own. Before you know it, thousands of you have made it, I have dozens of 5 star reviews, and it quietly becomes one of those recipes everyone should have in their back pocket. That's exactly what happened with my 10 Minute Greek Yoghurt Flatbreads. While the recipe is stuffed with melty cheese and brushed with plenty of garlic butter, don't let that fool you into thinking that's the only way to enjoy them. They're just as delicious made plain, ready to tear apart and dip into hummus, wrap around grilled chicken, or simply enjoy warm with a drizzle of olive oil. The best part? There's no yeast, no waiting for dough to rise, and they're ready in just 10 minutes. It's one of those recipes that feels almost too good to be true, yet somehow it works every single time. If you've been looking for a quick homemade bread recipe that you'll come back to again and again, this is it. Enjoy, Daen xoxo ✨ Join my Cookbook Club✨ |
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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, It’s been a very busy week over here and I am feeling it! I’m tired, I don’t particularly feel like cooking anything complicated, and all I want for dinner is something warm and comforting... especially since it's still cold in Australia! So I’m making my Roasted Pumpkin & Garlic Pasta. It’s one of those recipes that feels like a big cosy hug in a bowl. The pumpkin and garlic roast until soft and caramelised, and then everything comes together into the creamiest pasta. I’m...
Hello Reader, There are some recipes that feel like they were quite literally made for me, and Gambas al Ajillo is one of them. Prawns swimming in golden olive oil with LOTS of garlic, a little chilli and plenty of crusty bread for dipping. It’s simple Spanish cooking at its absolute best. My little trick is to buy prawns with their heads and shells still on because we are absolutely not throwing those away! I fry them in the olive oil first, which turns it this beautiful deep golden colour...
Hello Reader, It is well and truly soup season for us in Australia, and all I want right now are big bowls of something warm and comforting for dinner that makes me feel all cozy and fuzzy inside! So let me introduce you to Sopa de Ajo (Spanish Garlic Soup). This is such a simple, humble Spanish recipe made with lots of garlic (obviously), bread, paprika, stock and eggs. The bread soaks up all that beautiful garlicky broth, the paprika gives it so much warmth and flavour, and the eggs make it...