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.
What I'm cooking this week (and I've done your shopping list too) 🛒
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Hello Reader, I have wanted to do this for a long time. Every week I get messages asking the same thing... what are you cooking this week? And I love that. Because honestly, deciding what to cook is the hardest part of the whole thing. So I figured, why not just tell you? And while I'm at it, hand you the grocery list and some prep tips too. This is the first edition of my weekly meal plan and I am so excited to share it with you. Each week I will send you four recipes I am genuinely cooking, a categorised grocery list you can take straight to the shops, and a few prep tips to make the week feel easier. Expect a few exclusive recipes too! This week we are making: 🍋 Monday — Creamy Lemon & Garlic Pasta (this one is exclusive, just for you) 🦐 Tuesday — Creamy Prawn Risotto 🍗 Wednesday — One Pan Crispy Chicken Thighs with Caramelised Onions (from my cookbook!) 🧆 Thursday — Falafel 🌯 Friday — Falafel Wraps with Tahini, Tabouli & Pickled Cabbage Your grocery list is attached below (including prep tips and the two exclusive recipes). Everything is categorised so you can move through the shops quickly and not think twice. Daens_Kitchen_Grocery_List_Week1_May2026 (4).pdf A couple of things before you shop:
Take what works for your week, skip what doesn't and make it your own. That is always how I cook. And if you do make anything, please let me know and send along some pictures! They always make my day! Happy cooking. xoxo Daen |
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.
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...
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...