Meet Darlene

Hi friend — I’m Darlene! I’m a proud mom, home cook, and the heart behind Cooking with Darlene.

My kitchen has always been more than just a place to make meals — it’s where laughter happens, stories are shared, and love is served up, one dish at a time. Whether I’m whipping up a quick weeknight dinner or baking something sweet on a quiet Sunday afternoon, I believe that food has a way of bringing people together in the most beautiful way.

I grew up in a family where the kitchen was the center of everything. I watched my mother and grandmother work magic with simple ingredients — no fancy gadgets, no complicated steps, just soul-soothing food that made everyone feel at home. That’s the spirit I bring into my own cooking today.

These days, you’ll often find me in my cozy kitchen with a cup of coffee in hand, a recipe idea in my head, and my youngest helping stir the bowl (usually sneaking a taste or two when I’m not looking!). I call it organized chaos — and I wouldn’t have it any other way.