Welcome!
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!).
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Love the baked chicken recipe with brown sugar, chili powder dry rub! It’s always a hit at our house and my wife raves about it. Thanks for publishing it.
Just tried your 10 minute parmesan white bean soup with spinach. It was amazing!
Hi Richie, that’s great to hear! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Search for slow cooker ribs had you as the first listing. Will let you know how they turn out.
Hey!
I was doing a research project on your website and now I HAVE to try your recipes!
What a smoking hot BABE
That’s the best you can come up with? Lots of class there, Porpo.
What a low class remark.
Honestly I use your recipes for almost everything from oven baked chicked to chewy cookies , but it all started with thos fluifiest of pancakes. You are a extrodinary cook and person, who has seemed to overcome a lot. God always test his very best soldiers . Take care and god bless
Hi Dele, your heartfelt message means a lot, and I’m truly touched to hear that you’ve been using my recipes for various dishes. I’m glad the fluffy pancakes served as a great starting point! Your kind words are incredibly moving, and I appreciate your warm wishes. I hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas and New Year!
Hi there! Me and my friends love to watch your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful cooking talents!
Hi Marisol, thank you for the kind words! I’m thrilled to hear that you and your friends enjoy the videos.
Great recipe. I will do add-ins next time. Simple to make. Adding to my quick recipe book.
Hi Karina. I was reading with interest your ‘scampi’ recipe then I realised you don’t use Scampi your using Prawns am I correct , forgive me if I am incorrect . I have added a ‘scampi’ description below. Let me know if your recipe was for prawns and not Langoustines. I absolutely adore scampi particularly Whitby Scampi its the best in UK
Peeled whole Scampi, also known as Dublin Bay Prawns or Langoustines. Many chefs believe that raw Scampi have a better flavour than Prawns.
Keep up your excellent web site
Regards
Mark
Karina –
Your recipes are always a hit, and I love the way you have organized the steps and created the videos. Excellent!
Susan
Thank you Karina for your love and for sharing, not only all the wonderful recipes and notes but also your inspiring life journey.
God bless you and your family, Karina
Love & Blessings
Ean (PekEan Tan)
Penang
Malaysia