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!
OMG! We tried your Chimichurri recipe today, it’s the bomb!
Can’t wait to try some of your other dishes.
TY for sharing part of your Family’s food with us❤️
Your recipes are straightforward and easy to follow, and they result in balanced dishes with such flavor that they could be from a top-level restaurant. Thanks to you!!!
Hello Karina! My name is also Karina, and tonight I’m going to be following your recipe for creamy Parmesan shrimp pasta! I was very surprised and excited to see we share the same name – taking that as a sign this recipe is going to be delicious
enjoyed my meal very much
Love your recipes
Karina, I’ve looked at your recipe for your best Pork loin. It looks amazing. I will try it tonight with a beautifully paired bottle of wine from Washington wine country.
I love your philosophy!! Food is the BEST medicine!
So good but we forgot to add the eggs and vanilla, and then as we were scrambling to get the eggs, we drooped one hahaha but the brownies are still in the oven so we don’t know if they are actually good. Also, my crazy friend added an additional cup of sugar! She said she was “ trusting her gut”
I love your blog. First found it a while ago looking for a good Butter Chicken. Loved it. I cook 2x a week for 4 neighborhood families. And when I look for recipes online – if there is a cafeelites.com version THAT is the one I am making. Your recipes are well written, easy to follow, ingredients that don’t require running around . . . just really awesome. Making Shrimp Scampi on Thursday. So I love you – and think you are amazing and then read your bio and if possible love you even more and inspired by just how AMAZING. Cheers.
I don’t usually comment on stuff like this, but I’m from New Mexico and when I saw how much chili powder you poured into a dish on one of your videos, I was like “dang, now that’s my kind of recipe!”.