Behind the Recipes at Allsorts

My love for cooking didn’t come from a culinary degree or some picture-perfect kitchen—it came from years of real, messy, delicious life. I learned to cook by doing it the hard way: burning things, under-seasoning soups, and baking the same banana bread five times until it finally tasted like home.

Allsorts Recipes was born during a season of quiet chaos—when life slowed down just enough for me to realize that the kitchen had always been my favorite place to land. It’s where I’ve celebrated big moments, soothed rough days, and built some of the strongest connections I have. I didn’t set out to start a food blog, but after scribbling down recipes for friends, texting ingredient swaps to family, and having more than one person say “you should really write this down,”—well, here we are.

I’m not a chef. I’m just someone who believes deeply in the magic of a good meal, the stories food carries, and the joy that happens when something homemade lands on the table and everyone leans in for seconds.

About Allsorts Recipes

Allsorts Recipes is where comfort meets creativity, one home-cooked dish at a time. You’ll find all kinds of recipes here—because my kitchen (like life) is full of variety. From nostalgic classics to new spins on family favorites, everything I share is made with real ingredients, tested in my own kitchen, and meant to be enjoyed at real tables—crumbs, spills, and all.

Here’s what you can expect to find:

• Weeknight winners that come together fast, taste amazing, and don’t leave a mountain of dishes behind (think: skillet dinners, sheet pan meals, and cozy one-pots).
• Weekend bakes that are worth slowing down for—like tender muffins, rich layered cakes, and cookies that vanish in minutes.
• Family favorites passed down, reimagined, or just born from craving—recipes that spark memories or start new ones.
• Seasonal and holiday recipes that bring warmth to the table, whether it’s a sunny picnic salad or the coziest Thanksgiving side.
• And of course, “just because” treats, because you don’t always need a reason to bake something sweet.

Beyond recipes, I also love sharing little cooking tips, swaps, and shortcuts I’ve learned along the way—because I believe anyone can cook with confidence when the directions make sense and the flavors speak for themselves.

Thanks for Stopping By

Whether you’re here looking for tonight’s dinner idea, baking up something special, or just scrolling for inspiration—I’m so glad you’re here. Allsorts Recipes is for anyone who finds joy in cooking, whether you’re brand new to the kitchen or you’ve got flour in your hair most days (been there!).

I hope you find something here that makes you smile, fills your home with good smells, and brings people to the table.

Feel free to drop a comment on a recipe, send a message, or come say hi on Instagram—my kitchen door is always open.

Happy cooking,
Lina 💛