Welcome to The Lake Kitchen! I am so thrilled you're here exploring, cooking & finding joy in the art of home cooking. I'm a passionate at-home cook and recipe developer. After over 15 years of sharing recipes and tips, I started The Lake Kitchen in 2020.

I have a passion for cooking and sharing delicious recipes with a handful of staple ingredients that bring people together. I also love to help spread ideas from scratch, so I hope you'll find this a fun place to explore my favorite foods, flavors, and techniques for a range of cooking interests.

I am a full-time Mom of 4 kiddos so making easy meals that can be prepared ahead of time (e.g. while the kids are napping) is the name of my game. I love to get them in the kitchen with me so I create a lot of kid friendly recipes. I believe cooking with your kids is a great way for them to learn where their food comes from and get them excited about healthy eating. It can get messy but that is sometimes half the fun.

These days reaching those in my community and taking care of my growing family takes most of my time. But I believe life has seasons and when this season is over I hope to be back on camera sharing my love of food.

I feel very blessed to be able to do what I love for who I love and live by the below Bible verse.

“If you have two coats, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”

Thank you so much for stopping by! I'd love for you to keep in touch and hope you'll feel comfortable reaching out with any questions or just to say hello. You can find me on Instagram and Pinterest or reach me directly via email.

Happy cooking!
Jill