My name is Karina. Welcome to Cafe Delites, my beloved space for the last 10 years where my passion for food has flourished and connected millions!
Dedicated to creating a vibrant, engaging platform where delicious, healthy-ish recipes meet authentic storytelling, uniting me with you. Celebrate the sensual pleasures of food and modern flavours with me while honouring traditional home cooking.
My passion for food is enriched in both the kitchen and life. Enjoying food is all about finding the right balance and falling in love with it all over again! As you skim through my recipes you’ll find plenty of decadent and easy-to-make recipes using simple ingredients you may find in your kitchen.
I provide some low-fat, low-carb recipes as well as some cheat foods – because I’m a big believer in indulgence without regret.
MY RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD
After years of feeling lost in the crazy world of crash diets, I’ve finally found myself in a healthy relationship with food. This means eating without any resentment or deprivation.
If you’re looking to work on your relationship with food, you’re in the right place! From a fresh Grilled Chicken Cobb Caesar Salad one day, to a Nutella Stuffed Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie the next, we are all about finding balance in your diet.
Updating my recipes regularly, here you will find endless inspiration for weekly meals, dinner party dishes, and breakfasts including our world-famous Best Fluffy Pancakes and of course, delectable desserts like our Brownies.
WHERE DID IT ALL BEGIN?
What started as a food diary on the Cafe Delites Instagram in 2014, quickly developed into a full-blown love affair both in the kitchen and behind the lens. Fast forward two years and Cafe Delites has become a foodie favourite across the globe.
Check out some of my published recipes that have been featured by other publications from around the world, on my media page.
This is my new path. After surviving cancer (Stage 4B Hodgkins Lymphoma) and a lot of life’s other great difficulties including childhood molestation and abuse; I am here, I am alive and although my life is far from perfect, I am eternally grateful to have been given a ‘second chance.’ Read more about my cancer journey (yes, I wrote a book too!).
Welcome to my blog!
Karina X
Heather says
Stage 3 survivor here also. 🙂 Good for you!
Tracey says
I always love our flavor profiles. I stop to your website first when checking for inspiration. I just had to share
your website with my mother and sister. You are the best, my dear! Oh, I also saw your kick butt Zumba spot on youtube! You go! I wish you peace and love and cosmic light.
Karen Hamilton says
Good Morning Karina, I found your site yesterday (12.30.2020) and made the Crispy Chicken Parm – it was FANTASTIC and my family loved it!! I am not a very good cook but your video’s make it so very easy to follow. I will be checking in frequently for more recipes!! Have a very Happy, Safe, Healthy and Blessed New Year!
Virginia Martinez says
I have tried one of your recipe today and it was perfect! My husband loved it. If this was a cooking competition, I got a high mark. Thank you for sharing your super delicious recipe. You are one strong, brave and courageous person and I hope you continue to do so.
Amy says
Hi Karina,
Do you have a cookbook or one coming out? Love your recipes & the website.
Penny Church says
I found the Cream of Mushroom soup recipe! It was amazing! I felt like I was in a French Bistro when I ate it ! Next time I will use the good china dishes to Serve it! The best i have ever eaten!
Beya says
Your story is amazing and your receipes are the best! please keep posting, my daughter and I love making your dishes desserts!! 🙂
Adena says
I hardly ever visit a blog via YouTube but your videos impress me. Your style of cooking is straightforward and beautiful. I will definitely use your site as a constant reference for delicious inspiration.
Tamara says
I don’t think you need anymore good reviews.. there’s plenty that speaks on my mind but I’m going to add another one anyways. Even though I don’t normally leave reviews but your chicken tikka masala recipe was soooo delicious that it wouldn’t feel right not to say thank you!!! You’ve turned my kitchen into a gourmet dining! I can’t wait to try your other recipes!
Robin says
HI!,
I stumbled on your site by accident on Pinterest and so far I have printed out many, many of your recipes…I plan to make banana bread today. Your collection of recipes looks so great, I can
t wait to get started!! Thank you for sharing your recipes and your story! Merry Christmas!
noah frankenhauser says
love this website and guess that means I love you. haha what I would really love is an option to select recipes and have a cook book made from your recipes. I know they are old school but I like your recipes so much I want hardcopies!
Jill Anne says
You are my #1 Go To for recipes! So simple, yet so elegant and full of flavor and you don’t have to be a professional chief to make them. I love that you have so many quick and easy recipes that fit a working mom’s schedule! Everyone I work with gets jealous when they see my lunches! Way more affordable and better quality than take out. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Tara says
Hi
I am going to try your garlic butter herb roast chicken on our Thanksgiving:) I would like to make 2 and I wondered if you thought I could do this on a barbecue just as I would in oven. I need oven space lol unless you think I could make earlier and warm ?
Thank you
Tara
BlessedOut says
I feel like, if we met in real life, we could be besties.
You just have that vibe.
That is all. 🙂
Carol says
I was thinking the same thing when I read your comment. Right on!
Nicola says
I came across your site by accident now I’m in love . I’ve passed you onto my daughter and a good friend and my cousin. I have made a few recipes so far but I’m so excited to continue through your recipes. Thank you so much
Nicki Nicole says
That’s zweet, love ur name as well! Yea she has awesome recipes an I can emphasize with her struggle through life’s journey…
Lauren Kay says
This site has the BEST recipes. Anytime I am making something I google the food or dish, with Cafe Delights. Thank you for turning me into a good cook 🙂
Kala says
Girl! Amazing! Love every recipe I’ve tried…where can i buy your cookbook(s)?!?!