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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Hello Reader, Over the past few months, I've been thinking a lot about how I can better support you beyond simply sharing recipes. One thing that came through loud and clear in my recent survey was that many of you aren't just looking for recipe inspiration. You're looking for help deciding what to cook, planning your week and getting dinner on the table without the daily stress. So I've been exploring the idea of creating a membership (the cost of 1 coffee per month) designed to make weeknight cooking easier. Think:
The goal would be simple! To help you spend less time figuring out what's for dinner and more time enjoying it. Nothing is set in stone yet, but before I build anything, I'd love to know if this is something you'd actually want. If you'd like to be the first to hear more and get access to any early bird offers, join the waitlist below.
I'd love to know what would make this immediate yes for you and if this is something you would like to be a part of! Hit reply and let me know! Love, 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.
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Hello Reader, Okay, I have to talk about this one because you clearly can't stop clicking on it either... my cherry tomato and basil pasta has been getting so much love lately and I love to see it! It's the kind of dish that tastes like summer in a bowl. Cherry tomatoes blister and burst in the pan with lots of olive oil until they turn jammy and sweet, then a big handful of fresh basil and sprinkling of pecorino romano turns it into a sauce that genuinely rivals anything you'd buy in a jar....
Hello Reader, I think chicken breast gets a bit of an unfair reputation. It's often the last thing people get excited about cooking, but with the right recipe, it can be one of the most comforting dinners you'll make all week. This creamy mushroom chicken is exactly that. Golden chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic and mushroom sauce with a splash of cream, plenty of parmesan and fresh thyme. It feels like something you'd order at your favourite little bistro, yet it's made with simple...