Welcome to my kitchen!

Hi, I’m Linda — and I’m so happy you’re here.

My journey with cooking didn’t start in a professional kitchen or with a fancy culinary degree. It started in a tiny, sunlit kitchen filled with the smell of cinnamon, sizzling garlic, and the sound of my mother humming an old tune as she stirred her pots.

I was just a little girl, standing on a wooden stool to reach the counter, watching in awe as ingredients turned into something magical. My earliest memories are tied to food — the way kneading dough felt between my fingers, the joy of tasting something I helped create, and the pride on my family’s faces when we gathered to eat together.

As I grew older, cooking became my therapy, my escape, and my love language. It carried me through life’s storms and joys alike. I cooked for friends, for my growing family, and eventually, for a community I never knew I needed — all of you.

That’s why I created Connect Recipes — to share the heart of my kitchen with you. This blog is my way of saying, “Come in, take a seat, and let’s cook something special.”

Here, you’ll find simple, honest recipes made with love — meals that bring people together, just like they did for me all those years ago. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home cook, I’m here to guide you, inspire you, and celebrate the beauty of food made at home.

Let’s connect through flavor, memory, and tradition — one delicious recipe at a time.

With all my heart,
Linda