The Heart & Soul of Essence Recipes
Welcome to Our Kitchen
Hey there, friend! We’re Bella and Said, the faces (and occasional kitchen disasters) behind Essence Recipes. To us, cooking isn’t just tossing ingredients into a pan. It’s about messy counters, burnt garlic (oops), and those “oh wow, I did that?!” moments. Think of us as your slightly chaotic but always enthusiastic cooking buddies.
How It All Began
Back in 2018, we started Essence Recipes with a single mission: to make cooking feel less like a chore and more like a Friday night dance party.
Bella’s journey began with a kitchen fire. Not metaphorical, actual flames. She tried recreating her favorite restaurant’s spicy coconut curry and accidentally turned it into a “smoke alarm symphony.” But instead of hanging up her apron, she laughed, ordered pizza, and tried again the next day. Turns out, perfection’s overrated.
Said? He’s the guy who once microwaved cereal (don’t ask). But he’s also the one who realized that food isn’t just fuel, it’s nostalgia. Like how the smell of cinnamon reminds him of his grandma’s kitchen, or how a greasy burger at 2 AM can fix a bad day.
Together, we’re like salt and pepper: opposites, but better together. Bella brings the “what if we add sriracha to brownies?!” energy, and Said’s the “let’s write a haiku about this risotto” vibe.
Meet the Team
👩🍳 Bella – The Recipe Rebel
“I’ve set off smoke alarms on three continents. I’ve also made a chocolate cake so good, my neighbor proposed to me (she was joking… I think). My goal? To help you laugh while you cook. Burn the onions? No biggie. Let’s order takeout and try again tomorrow.”
✍️ Said – The Flavor Storyteller
“A meal isn’t just food, it’s a time machine. One bite of lemony garlic shrimp, and suddenly you’re 12 years old, stealing scraps from your mom’s pan. I’m here to turn recipes into moments you’ll want to relive again and again.”
What You’ll Find Here
No-fail recipes (we’ve burned things so you don’t have to).
Global flavors with a twist (ever tried Moroccan-spiced mac and cheese? You’re welcome).
Real-talk tips (like how to salvage over-salted soup or fake “homemade” bread).
Stories that stick (because food tastes better with a side of humor).
Let’s Cook Together!
Whether you’re here for a 10-minute pantry pasta or a “dang, I’m fancy” dinner party dish, we’ve got you. No judgment, no complicated tools, just grab your least-favorite spatula and let’s make magic (or a mess… we’re cool with either).
📩 Need us? Slide into our DMs at [email protected].
🌎 Hungry for more? Dive into https://essencerecipes.com for recipes that taste like home. Wherever home is.
P.S. If you burn dinner tonight, send us a photo. We’ll feature it in our “Beautiful Disasters” hall of fame. 😉