Rose

Rose Alexander

Title: Recipe Developer, Food Storyteller, and Culinary Content Creator.

Location:

United States.

Expertise:

Quick international home cooking, Thermomix recipes, comfort food made simple, clear step-by-step recipe tutorials, creative kitchen hacks, approachable and reliable everyday cooking.

How My Love for Cooking Started

My story begins in a cozy kitchen filled with spices, laughter, and the sound of pots gently bubbling. I grew up in a warm Moroccan household where food was the center of every celebration, every conversation, and every memory. My mother taught me tradition, my father taught me flavor, and my grandmother taught me that cooking from the heart is the secret to unforgettable food. That was where I learned that a good dish is more than ingredients—it’s a piece of history, a gesture of love, and a way to bring people together.

A Passion Shaped by Travel and Curiosity

As I grew older, curiosity took me beyond my home kitchen. I explored flavors across the Mediterranean, tasted comfort foods in small French bistros, and learned modern culinary shortcuts in bustling American kitchens. Every place had a story, every cook had a lesson. I discovered how spices travel across cultures, how simple ingredients become magic with the right touch, and how food speaks a universal language—warm, welcoming, and deeply human.

Cooking Made Simple, Joyful, and Real

Today, through recipebyme.com, I share easy international recipes anyone can make—no professional training, no fancy equipment, just real food for real people. I believe cooking should feel joyful, not stressful. My recipes are quick, comforting, and full of flavor, whether you’re preparing dinner for your family, cooking for a special someone, or discovering the joy of the kitchen for the first time. My hope is simple: every recipe brings warmth to your home and happiness to your table.

Sana

Title: Recipe Creator, Home Cook, and Co-Founder of Recipe By Me.

Location:

United States.

Expertise:

Quick everyday meals, comfort food, traditional Moroccan family dishes, beginner-friendly recipes, kitchen hacks, simple cooking with big flavor, and recipes that make home cooking fun and stress-free.

How My Journey with Food Began

Some of my earliest memories are tied to the scent of something delicious simmering on the stove. I grew up in a small Midwestern town where food wasn’t just about eating, it was about connection. My grandmother Sofia taught me patience in the kitchen, turning ordinary vegetables into unforgettable dishes, while my mother Maria showed me that the simplest recipes could bring the biggest smiles. From them, I learned that great cooking is more about heart than precision, it’s a language of care, warmth, and creativity.

Lessons from the World’s Kitchens

Curiosity eventually took me far from home. For five incredible years, I explored kitchens across Europe and Asia, from rustic trattorias in Italy to family tables in Japan and Thailand. Each place had its own rhythm, flavors, and wisdom. I still remember kneading pasta dough alongside a nonna in Florence and learning to balance sweet and spicy notes in Bangkok’s bustling food markets. What fascinated me most wasn’t just the recipes, it was the universal way food brings people together, bridging cultures and stories with every shared meal.

Cooking with Purpose

Now, through recipebyme.com, I try to capture that same sense of connection in everything I create. My goal is to make cooking approachable, fun, and deeply rewarding. Every dish I share is inspired by the people and places that shaped me, traditional comfort foods, reimagined with modern simplicity. Whether you’re making a quick dinner or experimenting on a slow Sunday afternoon, I hope my recipes remind you that the joy of cooking comes not from perfection, but from the moments you create around the table.