About Erren’s Kitchen
Erren’s Kitchen is your trusted guide to easy, approachable recipes that bring comfort, flavor, and confidence to everyday home cooking.
Welcome!
Hi, I’m Erren Hart — a professionally trained recipe developer and lifelong food lover who believes cooking from scratch should be simple, satisfying, and joyful. I started Erren’s Kitchen in 2014 to help home cooks feel confident in the kitchen with recipes that actually work — the kind you’ll make once and come back to again and again.
Since then, millions of readers around the world have turned to Erren’s Kitchen for reliable, flavor-packed recipes that bring comfort and confidence to everyday cooking.
What You’ll Find Here
At Erren’s Kitchen, we believe that great meals don’t need to be complicated. Our recipes are:
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Thoroughly tested
so you can trust it’ll work the first time and every time.
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Easy to follow
with clear, step-by-step instructions and practical tips.
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Full of flavor
using simple, everyday ingredients to create something memorable.
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Family-focused
because good food brings people together.
From classic comfort food to globally inspired dishes, quick weeknight dinners to cozy Sunday bakes, you’ll find recipes that are approachable, dependable, and made to be shared.
Our Story
Erren’s Kitchen began as a simple passion project rooted in my Italian-American heritage and lifelong love of homemade food. After training professionally in both the U.S. and U.K., I wanted to make scratch cooking feel joyful, achievable, and deeply rewarding for home cooks everywhere.
What started as a small blog has grown into a trusted kitchen companion for millions of readers around the world, publishing nearly 2,000 tested recipes designed to bring comfort, flavor, and confidence to everyday cooking.
Through every recipe I share, I blend professional expertise with real-life simplicity — helping home cooks feel empowered in the kitchen and inspired to create food they’ll love to share.
Our Philosophy
Our mission is simple: To make home cooking feel effortless, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. We believe that great food starts with confidence — and that every home cook deserves recipes that inspire creativity, not stress.
Every recipe on Erren’s Kitchen is created to be approachable, foolproof, and full of flavor — blending professional know-how with the simple joy of everyday cooking.
Recipe Development & Testing
Our philosophy comes to life through a careful recipe development process — one built on experience, precision, and a genuine love for helping home cooks succeed.
At Erren’s Kitchen, every recipe goes through a detailed, hands-on testing process designed to guarantee success in your kitchen — not just ours. From concept to completion, each dish is refined for flavor, clarity, and consistency so you can count on great results every time.
Every recipe is developed and tested by Erren Hart, a professionally trained recipe developer with over a decade of experience. Once perfected, a second team member tests it again to make sure the instructions are clear, the ingredients are easy to find, and the results are foolproof for home cooks of all levels.
This extra layer of care means every recipe we share is:
- Reliable and repeatable for cooks at any skill level
- Made with everyday, accessible ingredients
- Consistent in taste, texture, and presentation
- Backed by real-world experience and professional know-how
When you cook from Erren’s Kitchen, you can feel confident knowing every recipe has been tested, refined, and loved — so you can enjoy cooking as much as the meal itself.
Join Our Community
And because great food is meant to be shared, our favorite part comes after the cooking — connecting with readers who bring these recipes to life in their own kitchens.
What started as one cook’s kitchen has become a gathering place for millions of home cooks who love making real food from scratch. Together, we celebrate the kind of cooking that’s comforting, doable, and always made with care.
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Meet The Team
Behind every recipe, video, and post is a small team of passionate food lovers who share one goal — to make cooking from scratch simple, joyful, and full of flavor. Together, we test, photograph, film, and share recipes made with care — the kind that home cooks can truly rely on.
Erren Hart
Founder, Recipe Developer, Writer & Lead Photographer
Erren Hart is the founder and creative heart behind Erren’s Kitchen. As Culinary Director and Managing Partner, she guides every part of the process — from recipe development and food photography to the stories that bring each dish to life. A professionally trained recipe developer with international culinary experience, Erren combines her love of simple, homemade food with over a decade of hands-on expertise.
Her goal is to create approachable, flavor-packed recipes that help home cooks feel confident in the kitchen. Under her leadership, Erren’s Kitchen has grown into a trusted global brand, known for reliable recipes, beautiful photography, and a warm, welcoming community of food lovers.
Wayne Hart
Co-Owner, Production Manager & Business Manager
Wayne Hart — Erren’s husband — became a vital part of Erren’s Kitchen in 2019, stepping in as both co-owner and partner. Behind the scenes, he keeps the business running seamlessly, overseeing daily operations, managing video production and editing, and helping build a talented team that continues to strengthen the brand.
With a natural knack for organization and leadership, Wayne ensures Erren’s Kitchen runs efficiently while maintaining its high standards. His expertise in videography and editing adds a creative layer to the content, bringing recipes and stories to life in a dynamic, visual way.
Wayne’s dedication, teamwork, and creative eye are key to delivering the reliable recipes and engaging content readers have come to love and trust.
Courtney Torchia
Social Media Manager & Reader Engagement Specialist
Since 2021, Courtney Torchia has been an integral member of the Erren’s Kitchen team. As the founder of AE Social, she leverages her expertise in social media management to elevate the brand’s online presence. From designing newsletters and developing meal plans to creating engaging social media content and building meaningful connections with readers, Courtney ensures every aspect of the digital strategy is thoughtfully executed.
Courtney’s goal is to make every reader feel seen and valued. Whether she’s responding to comments, sharing recipe tips, or creating social media strategies, she ensures the Erren’s Kitchen community is vibrant and welcoming.
Her passion for connecting with readers and her talent for building online communities have made her an indispensable team member, keeping readers informed, inspired, and engaged.
Claudiu Vaida
Photographer, Videographer, and Recipe Tester
Claudiu Vaida became part of Erren’s Kitchen in early 2024, bringing a wealth of creativity and culinary expertise to the team. With over 13 years of experience as a professional chef, Claudiu shifted his focus to food styling and photography, channeling his passion for food into a fresh and visually inspiring medium.
At Erren’s Kitchen, Claudiu combines his expertise behind the camera with his knowledge as a trained chef to create stunning food photography and videography. He also tests recipes to ensure they’re perfect, bringing them to life visually and capturing their beauty and appeal for readers to enjoy.
Claudiu’s dedication to his craft and love of food art make him a valued member of the Erren’s Kitchen team.
From our kitchen to yours — thanks for being part of our community.
Contact Us
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