About Lily

Welcome to my kitchen! I’m Lily, the cook, taster and dish-washer behind Cooking with Lily. This is where I share the recipes I actually make at home — simple, cozy food built from fresh ingredients and a little patience.

How it started

I learned to cook the way most people do: by standing next to someone who loved it. What began as a notebook of family favourites slowly turned into this blog, so that the recipes I keep coming back to have a home — and so you can make them too.

What you’ll find here

• Weeknight dinners that come together without a sink full of dishes.
• Pasta, soups and bakes for slow, cozy evenings.
• Fresh, lighter plates for when you want something bright.
• Desserts and breakfasts worth getting out of bed for.

Every recipe is cooked and tasted in my own kitchen — usually more than once — before it is published. I write the steps the way I would explain them to a friend standing next to me at the stove.

My cooking philosophy

Good food doesn’t have to be complicated. Buy the best ingredients you can, season as you go, taste often, and don’t worry if it doesn’t look perfect. It will still be delicious.

Say hello

I love hearing how a recipe turned out for you. Questions, ideas and kitchen stories are always welcome at contact@cookingwithlily.com.