Welcome to Recipes Win!

Hi, I’m Karen. I’m so glad you’re here.

I’ve always loved food, but cooking didn’t come naturally at first.

My first real homemade meal? A total disaster.

I followed the recipe exactly, hoping for something special. But when I pulled it out of the oven, everything was off. The flavors didn’t work. The texture wasn’t right.

My family tried to be kind, but I could tell it wasn’t good.

That moment stuck with me. I didn’t want cooking to feel frustrating. I didn’t want to rely on takeout.

I wanted to learn.

So I kept trying. I played with ingredients. I figured out what worked and what didn’t. And somewhere in that process, I found joy in cooking.

A few summers ago I took this photo while walking through a sunflower field in Kansas.

I didn’t have a blog yet. Just a head full of ideas, food-stained notebooks, and a quiet hope that maybe I could build something of my own.

I stood there with the sun on my face thinking maybe it was time. Maybe I should finally start sharing what I’ve learned.

That’s when Recipes Win started to feel real.

What You’ll Find Here

• Easy recipes made with everyday ingredients.
• Dishes your family will ask for again.
• A calm voice when you’re tired of complicated cooking.

You Don’t Have to Be an Expert

You just need recipes that work.

That’s what I’m here to share recipes you can count on, even on busy days, even when you don’t feel confident yet.

Thanks for being here. If you ever want to reach out, I’d love to hear from you.

Fun Facts About Me

• When I’m tired or don’t feel like cooking, I make eggs. Fried, scrambled, or tucked into warm bread, it always works.

• I once made banana bread with salt instead of sugar. My kids tried to be polite, but their faces said everything.

• The smell of garlic and onions in a hot pan makes me feel at home. It’s how most of my dinners begin.