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.
Founded by professionally trained recipe developer Erren Hart, Erren’s Kitchen launched in 2014 with a simple mission: to make cooking from scratch achievable, delicious, and deeply rewarding. Since then, it has become a go-to resource for millions of home cooks looking for reliable recipes that deliver real results worldwide.
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 they’ll work the first time and every time.
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Easy to follow
with step-by-step instructions, clear guidance, and helpful tips.
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Full of flavor
using everyday ingredients to create memorable, homemade dishes.
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Family-focused
because food should bring people together and make life a little more delicious.
From classic comfort food to globally inspired dishes, quick weeknight dinners to cozy Sunday bakes, we offer recipes that are as approachable as they are satisfying.
Our Story
Erren’s Kitchen was born from Erren’s lifelong love of food, shaped by her Italian-American roots and professional culinary training in both the U.S. and U.K. What started as a passion project quickly grew into a trusted culinary resource, with over a thousand published recipes and articles featured on major platforms like MSN.com, food magazines, and across the digital food space.
Through every blog post, Erren brings together professional expertise and real-life cooking experience to help readers feel empowered and inspired in the kitchen.
Our Philosophy
Our mission is simple: To help home cooks feel confident, capable, and excited to cook. Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or a seasoned cook looking for your next favorite dinner, Erren’s Kitchen is here to guide you with recipes that are easy to follow, hard to mess up, and always full of flavor.
Recipe Development & Testing
At Erren’s Kitchen, every recipe goes through a thorough, multi-step testing process to ensure it’s not only delicious, but also easy to follow and consistently reliable.
All recipes are developed and tested by Erren Hart, a professionally trained recipe developer with over a decade of experience. She carefully refines each dish—adjusting ingredients, techniques, and timing—until it’s truly perfected for the home cook.
Once a recipe meets Erren’s high standards, it’s handed off to another team member for a second round of testing. This step is crucial to make sure the instructions are clear, the ingredients are accessible, and the results are repeatable in a real-world kitchen—not just a test environment.
This two-step testing process allows us to confidently publish recipes that are:
- Foolproof for home cooks of all levels
- Made with everyday ingredients
- Consistent in flavor, texture, and results
- Backed by expert knowledge and hands-on experience
Whether you’re cooking for your family or hosting a dinner party, you can trust that every recipe on Erren’s Kitchen has been tested with care—so you can cook with confidence.
Join Our Community
Erren’s Kitchen is more than just a recipe site—it’s a community of home cooks from around the world who love food that’s comforting, doable, and consistently delicious. We’re so glad you’re here.
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Meet The Team
Erren Hart
Owner, Founder & Managing Partner, Recipe Developer, Writer & Lead Photographer
Erren Hart is the founder and driving force behind Erren’s Kitchen. As Culinary Director and Managing Partner, she leads all aspects of recipe development, food photography, and editorial content with a hands-on, detail-focused approach. A professionally trained recipe developer with international culinary education, Erren brings over a decade of expertise to the kitchen.
Her mission is to create approachable, flavor-packed recipes that empower home cooks with confidence. Under her leadership, Erren’s Kitchen has grown into a trusted global brand, known for reliable recipes, stunning food photography, and a warm, community-focused experience.
Wayne Hart
Co-Owner, Production Manager & Business Manager
Wayne Hart, Erren’s husband, became a crucial part of Erren’s Kitchen in 2019, stepping in as both owner and partner. Behind the scenes, he ensures the business runs seamlessly, overseeing daily operations, handling video production and editing, and recruiting talented team members to strengthen the brand.
His knack for organization and leadership helps ensure Erren’s Kitchen operates efficiently while maintaining its high standards. Wayne’s videography and video editing expertise add a layer of creativity to the team’s content, complementing the recipes and stories shared with readers.
Wayne’s dedication and teamwork are key to Erren’s Kitchen’s success, helping deliver the recipes and content readers 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.
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