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Meet Mandy

Hello and welcome!

I’m Mandy, the creator of Hungry Cooks Kitchen, and I am thrilled that you found me!

The heart of my home is the kitchen, I know, I know, it sounds like a cliché but it really IS! I spend half my life in the kitchen, it’s my happy place and because of that, my family always knows where to find me when they are hungry.

I’m a self taught homecook, who loves to make people happy through food. Sure I love to be cooked for, but the real pleasure for me, comes from cooking for others. Over the years I’ve cooked more meals than I care to mention, and there’s no better feeling than when you watch your friends and family enjoy your food.

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I’d love to invite you into my virtual kitchen, to ‘feed’ you my favorite recipes and to hear how you enjoyed them. I’ll be making everything from casseroles to desserts, and from air fryer recipes to appetizers, there truly should be something for everyone here. 

There will be tips and tricks to help you ensure that when you’re in your kitchen cooking, your food will turn out just as great as mine. And if for some reason you struggle, then I’ll be on hand to help you.

Want to join the Hungry Cooks Kitchen family? Sign up for my newsletter and I’ll be sure to send you my new recipes so you don’t miss a thing. 

Keep in touch! Mandy

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Explore My Delicious Homemade Recipes

I’m pretty sure that you’ll find what you’re looking for from the categories below, and rest assured, I will be adding many, may of my favorite recipes, so please check back.

Recipe Index
Appetizers
Breakfast
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Casseroles
A hand lifting a slice of creamy cheesecake with a crumbly crust from a whole cheesecake on a wooden stand, topped with whipped cream and crumbled nuts.
Desserts
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Mains
Salads
Sides
Close-up of a baked penne pasta dish with a creamy sauce and a golden breadcrumb topping. Two spoons are scooping out portions. Garnished with fresh herbs.
Thanksgiving