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 4 things my freezer is never without
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Hello Reader, I don’t actually meal prep... at least not in the traditional sense. You will never find me spending an entire Sunday cooking 14 containers of chicken, rice and broccoli to eat throughout the week. I simply do not have the patience for it and honestly… I don’t want to eat like that either. But there are a few things I always keep stocked in my freezer that make cooking feel easier, faster and far less overwhelming during busy weeks. And in my latest YouTube video, I’m showing you the four things my freezer is never without: 🧄 Pre chopped garlic & frozen garlic confit These are the little “building blocks” that completely change the way I cook at home. They help me throw together flavour packed dinners in minutes without relying on takeaway or complicated meal prep systems. It’s realistic cooking for busy people who still want really good food. And honestly? Once you start freezing garlic and onion like this, there is no going back. Hit reply to this email and let me know of any "meal prep" hacks you love to do at home or if you have used any of mine! 👇 You can watch the full video below
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Daen's Kitchen
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.
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Hi Reader, There is something about baking focaccia that feels incredibly therapeutic. Maybe it's pressing your fingertips into the dough and watching those little pockets form. Maybe it's the generous drizzle of olive oil. Or maybe it's simply the smell that fills your home as it bakes. Whatever it is, focaccia has become one of my favourite things to make when I need a moment to slow down. This week, I thought I would round up a few of my favourite focaccia recipes. Some are savoury, some...
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...