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!
I wondered if you were Australian when I heard you narrate a video but then you pronounced oregano in the North American way and I got confused 🙂
I love your attitude. Congrats on being a cancer survivor. I look forward to your recipes. I am 86 and take no medication (other than a chemo pill every day for CLL). I am very healthy otherwise and very active mentally and phyically. I still cook healthy meals every day and always look forward to new ways to incorporate new ideas in our diet. Thank you. Gail
Thank you for sharing your recipes.
You’re amazing. I follow so many of You’re recipes. They remind me of foods I grew up eating 😋. So its easy to follow along. My kids looooove so many of the dishes. I’m a great cook cus I can follow a recipe 😉. When I’m lost on what to make for dinner I legit come to your site. Makes it easy to choose.
I do make a few modifications due to some food allergies at home. But the beauty about your recipes is even when I have to substitute ( dairy,wheat etc)they still taste amazing! That says alot. Thank you for sharing your love of good
Food is healing ✨️
excellent beef bourguignon recipe/recipes. thanks much. 🍻
I made many of your dishes. After moving, I could not remember the name Cafe Delites. I frantically searched to find something to help me remember. Today I found an old recipe with the name on it. I am thrilled! I have used many other recipes and none were as consistently good as yours. Happy days are here again! Just in time, since my family is coming this week.
Hi Karina,
I made your best fluffy pancake recipe and my family loved them. I myself am not a pancake person, but could not resist eating 1 and a half pancakes. They were out
of this world and I will never use boxed pancake mix again. M
I cannot wait to try more of your recipes. Thank you!
Hi Karina,
I made your best fluffy pancake recipe and my family loved them. I myself am not a pancake person, but could not resist eating 1 and a half pancakes. They were out
of this world and I will never use boxed pancake mix again. Making the 2nd round tonight with blueberries and blueberry sauce accompanied by breakfast sausages.
I cannot wait to try more of your recipes. Thank you!
Hi Karina,
I just found your page and wow I am so impressed with your recipes.
Tonight, I am making your recipe for French Mustard Chicken Breasts. I can’t wait to try it out, I will be making it for my daughter and my 2 beautiful grandchildren. I’m absolutely sure we are all going to love it. Along with it I am serving Asparagus, and mini croissants, lol I love that idea. i will post our review later tonight or tomorrow morning. Thank you for all your amazing recipes!
I love your BBQ pork ribs recipe and right now that’s the only one I follow but I’m sure all your recipes are delicious. I read a little about you and you look and sound like an amazing woman,all the power to you! ❤️🙏
Karina, I cook a lot,always looking for simple delicious recipes. Yesterday it was shrimp
scampi today mushroom soup both were great. Thanks for sharing your recipes and journey. T