Simply Home Flavors
Warm, doable recipes for busy home cooks — tested clearly, photographed honestly, and written so your dinner actually works.
Our Story
We started Simply Home Flavors to solve a simple problem: most weeknights are busy, but good food still matters. We publish approachable recipes we actually make at home — with the steps and cues that help you succeed on the first go.
Expect everyday ingredients, sensible substitutions, and helpful notes for make-ahead, storage, and reheating. When precision matters (like baking), we include grams in addition to cups.
Our Promise
Every recipe is cooked in a home kitchen and rewritten until the timing and visual cues are clear and repeatable.
Pantry-friendly ingredients and flexible swaps — no extra steps unless they’re truly worth it.
Process shots where it helps, and finished dishes that look like what you’ll actually pull from the oven.
Meet the Team
Ivy
Founder & Editor
Ivy wrangles testing, editing, and support. Favorites: one-pan dinners, gentle heat, and a squeeze of lemon on almost everything.
[email protected]Read more
Before the site, Ivy helped friends learn to cook by texting step-by-step instructions. That clarity is now baked into every recipe.
Maria
Recipe Developer & Writer
Bright flavors, sensible notes. You’ll see her touch in soups, salads, and bakes you can actually pull off on a Tuesday.
[email protected]Read more
Maria focuses on flavor payoff with minimal fuss — pantry staples plus smart technique.
Evan
Photography & Video
Keeps visuals honest and useful — showing texture, doneness, and the moments that matter.
[email protected]Read more
Evan’s style is natural-light and instruction-first, so the photos help you cook — not just scroll.
Editorial Standards
- Testing: Each recipe is cooked at least once as written. Tricky parts get re-tested and updated.
- Measurements: U.S. cups by default; grams added where precision matters (baking, rice, etc.).
- Substitutions: We list swaps that don’t compromise results — and note when they will.
- Nutrition & Allergens: Info is for convenience only; verify for your needs. We label common allergens when relevant.
- Updates: Recipes are dated and revised when we learn a better way. Suggestions? Email [email protected].
- Integrity: No AI-generated recipes. Human testing and editing only.
Transparency
- Ads & cookies: Ads help keep the site free. See our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
- Affiliates: We may earn a small commission on products we genuinely use — at no extra cost to you.
- Photo & recipe use: Please don’t republish full recipes. You may share one photo with a short quote and a link back to the recipe page.
- Accessibility: We aim for readable fonts, strong contrast, and alt text. If something isn’t accessible, please tell us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I request a recipe?
Absolutely — we love requests. Use our contact page or email [email protected].
Do you test recipes for dietary needs?
We mark common allergens when relevant and include substitution notes where safe. Always verify against your own requirements.
May I use your photos?
You can share one photo with a short quote and a link back to the original post. Please don’t republish full recipes.
How often do you publish?
We update existing posts regularly and publish new recipes as they meet our testing bar — quality over quantity.
Let’s Cook Together
Browse every recipe, follow on Pinterest, or send us a note — we read every message.