Hey, I’m Karina!
Food and I have had a long love story. For years I chased the “how to get skinny” dream and got lost in crash diets. But now I’ve found balance and a happy relationship with food. Here you’ll find everything from low carb recipes that make you feel good to indulgent desserts for your next cheat day. Plus, plenty of easy dinners that take the stress out of cooking.
My Relationship with Food
Food is meant to be enjoyed. Some nights it’s a crisp salad, other nights it’s a gooey cookie. In between, I love sharing quick weeknight dinners and easy family meals that prove cooking isn’t just about eating, it’s about gathering, laughing, and making memories with the people you love.
Life as a Cancer Survivor
I’m a cancer survivor, and that journey (read more about my cancer journey here) lit a new fire in me to celebrate life with gratitude, comfort, and plenty of good food. Every recipe is about gratitude, comfort, and connection. Life is too short not to enjoy good food.
From Diary to Weekly Meal Ideas
What began in 2014 as an Instagram food diary has grown into a community of millions. Now Cafe Delites is where you’ll find weekly meal ideas, family favorites, and inspiration for every craving.
Let’s Cook Together
Cooking should be fun, simple, and maybe even a little sexy. I share low carb recipes when you want to feel light, easy family meals when you need everyone at the table, and something wickedly delicious for your next cheat day.
Welcome to my blog!
Hi Karina, tonight I made your mushroom soup recipe. Very tasty and easy to make. I used Crimini and Shitaki mushrooms. Looking forward to trying more of you recipes. Thank you.
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I love your recipes and cplease continue your good work.
You have made cooking sexy!
Hey, back off shes my future ex wife…
Hello Karina, I’ve enjoyed your Jambalaya recipe several times, but I always have trouble getting the rice cooked correctly. I’ve followed the suggested cooking time but when the liquid is mostly absorbed, the rice is sometimes still crunchy. Should I add more water or broth and continue cooking until the rice has the right consistency? I’m tempted to cook the rice separately and add it in at the end, but I’m concerned that it doesn’t get the opportunity to absorb all the flavors and it won’t absorb enough liquid without becoming mushy. Even with the rice a little crunchy I still love the recipe. Thanks for what you do!
I’d also like to hear about low carb meal ideas. I’m a Type 1 Diabetic and always looking for something more than routine boring meals,
Hi Jonathan, So glad you’re loving the Jambalaya! Please don’t cook the rice separately or you’ll miss out on all that incredible flavor soaking into the grains. If it’s still crunchy, your lid might be loose or the heat too high. Just add a splash more broth about 1/4 cup, cover it tightly using foil if needed and let it steam on low for another 5–10 minutes.
For low carb options that aren’t boring, I love using creamy sauces and almond flour to keep things exciting without the blood sugar spike. Try my Creamy Tuscan Chicken with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, or the Creamy Garlic Shrimp over zucchini noodles. For comfort food, the Low Carb Chicken Parmesan and Sun Dried Tomato Meatballs use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs, so they are totally diabetic-friendly and delicious!
I share the same passion for good food as well, always wishing to lose ten pounds, no matter what my weight is. It’s those last 10 stubborn pounds that are the hardest.
I also had cancer. 8 years free of cancer. I had colon cancer. Happy to hear you are well now and sharing your recipes. I love to cook and I love recipes. Thanks for what you do.
Hi Olga, I am so happy to hear you are 8 years strong now. Don’t worry about the stubborn pounds, I am working on something special that may help you through cooking, I will let you know once it’s released. Thanks for being a fan! Xx
God Bless you I am an open heart 17hrs surgery survivor .
Hi Enid, God Bless you too! So happy we are able to connect through great food and survival. Xx