đ Hi There! Iâm Ghalyaâand welcome to my kitchen!
If youâve found your way to GhalyaCooks.com, then chances are you love food as much as I doâbig surprise, right? đ Whether you’re here for a quick weeknight dinner idea, a sweet treat to satisfy your sugar cravings, or just looking for someone who gets how magical a warm plate of lasagna can feel, youâre in the right place.
I’m Ghalya Huston (pronounced Gha-lee-yah), and I believe that cooking should be joyful, approachable, and filled with flavor from the heartânot just the pantry. I live in sunny [insert city/state], where I spend most of my time covered in flour, sipping too much coffee, and trying not to burn the garlic (again).
But letâs rewind a bitâŚ
đł How it all started
Cooking wasnât always my full-time gigâI actually used to work in Hotels kitchen. But even back then, my lunch breaks were less about sandwiches and more about planning what I’d make for dinner that night. My coworkers got tired of me bringing photos of my meals instead of actual food to share (okay, maybe they had a point).
What began as a creative outlet quickly turned into something bigger. I started scribbling down recipes, tweaking family favorites, and dreaming up new ways to turn simple ingredients into something special. And then one day, after accidentally making six loaves of banana bread in a single weekend (and giving them away to very confused neighbors), I thought⌠Hey, maybe I should start a blog.
So I did.
Welcome to GhalyaCooksâwhere flavor meets fun, and every recipe is made with a little extra love.
â¤ď¸ What Youâll Find Here
On GhalyaCooks.com, you’ll find cozy classics with a twist, global flavors that transport your taste buds, and plenty of dishes that just scream âcomfort food.â From easy one-pot wonders to decadent desserts that take barely any effort (shhh!), Iâm all about real food for real life.
Hereâs what you can expect:
- Recipes that donât take all day (or a culinary degree)
- Clever tips and insights to master the art of cooking with ease.
- A touch of wit and a generous serving of warmth.
- Plenty of options for families, busy professionals, and everyone in between
Most importantly, I want you to feel like you’re hanging out in your best friendâs kitchenâexcept this friend doesnât mind if you lick the spoon or steal a bite before it hits the plate.
đ A Little Bit About Me
Outside of the kitchen, Iâm probably holding a mug of chai tea, playing with my dog/cats, or planning my next trip somewhere warm and sandy. I grew up in a house where meals were never eaten alone, and where spice jars outnumbered our books on the shelf. Food wasnât just fuelâit was how we celebrated, connected, healed, and sometimes even apologized.
Some fun facts about me:
- I have a slight (okay, major) obsession with fresh herbs.
- I once tried to deep-fry an entire Thanksgiving turkey⌠it did not go as planned.
- Iâm convinced there isnât a problem that a good bowl of soup canât fix.
- And yes, I talk to my oven like itâs my friend. (It doesnât answer back⌠yet.)
đ Letâs Be Friends!
Grateful beyond words for visiting GhalyaCooks.comâyou are what makes this corner of the internet so delightful. I hope every post feels like a warm hug and a shared meal with someone who genuinely cares about spreading joy through food.
If you ever want to say hi, ask a question, or just send me a photo of your version of my latest recipe (please do!), Iâd love to hear from you! You can comment below any post, email me at [email protected] , or follow along on Instagram/Facebook at @ghalyacooks.
And heyâif you ever need a reason to bake cookies or roast some veggies, consider this your sign: Life tastes better when you cook with love.
Now go wash those handsâyour next delicious moment is waiting in the kitchen.
Yours sincerely, with affection and a hint of spice
Ghalya