Hey, I’m Karina!
Food and I have had a long love story. For years I chased the โhow to get skinnyโ dream and got lost in crash diets. But now Iโve found balance and a happy relationship with food. Here youโll 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 itโs a crisp salad, other nights itโs a gooey cookie. In between, I love sharing quick weeknight dinners and easy family meals that prove cooking isnโt just about eating, itโs about gathering, laughing, and making memories with the people you love.
Life as a Cancer Survivor
Iโm 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 youโll 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!
Sorry Racheal Ray, You just got bumped from my wish list. I am trying your crispy pork carnitas and after seeing your photo and reading your brief bio you are the new not so secret crush of this middle aged hillbilly cook from KY. Karina I am married but my wife won’t live for ever, are you single ;-}? Just kidding my wife is going to outlive me. Congratulations on your successful battle against cancer and keep doing what you love, you are an inspiration to us all.
Karina,I admire thru your struggles you choose to speak life. I am so happy I came upon your site because I struggle with cooking. I love your site and can’t wait to enjoy your recipes. Thank you for helping me speak my husband’s love language, acts of service!
Hi Karina I have really enjoyed your recipes. We have tried many of them. I always looked forward to my inbox to see what recipes you have left for me. They are so good. I have gotten to the point of using your recipes when I have people over for dinner, without trying them out first, I trust you that much!!!!! Please keep those recipes coming!
I HAVE REALLY ENJOYED READING YOUR COMMENTS AND TRYING YOUR RECIPIES. I LOVE TO COOK, BUT USUALLY ONLY FOR MYSELF. SO I WANT TO VENTURE OUT AND TRY SOME THINGS FOR MY FRIENDS WHEN WE GET TOGETHER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUGGESTIONS AND RECIPIES. ONE OTHER THING, IT WOULD BE HELPFUL IF WHEN YOU MAKE SOMETHING THAT YOU CONSIDER GREAT, SUGGEST A WINE TO GO WITH IT. JUST A THOUGHT….THANK YOU AGAIN.
I don’t usually take the time to read the ‘about the author’ section. I am SO glad that I did! I haven’t read the other sections about your health or book yet, but I certainly will! Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day
Thank you so much Lisa! Have a great weekend!
i am a 3 month into a retired RN who loves to cook and bake, I wish you the best and know that cancer cure is something to be so so great for a person! And their families!! My thoughts for you.
Thank you so much Maty! I really appreciate your comment!
Karina, I LOOVE your recipes! I have been following them for a few months now. Although I have over 1,000+ recipes from different recipe books in my library, your blog is the place that I find myself going toโฆrepeatedly!! I love how your recipes consist of easy to find ingredients that I have laying around the house and donโt break my wallet if I donโt! I have recently embarked on a $4.00 a night dinner journey (I spend around $8.00 for two days and make enough for leftovers), to my surprise and PLEASURE your blog has been my saving grace to finding affordable and filling meals for me and my food loving husband!
Thanks so much for posting your recipes and coming up with new spins!!! I absolutely love your stuff!
Katrina, I LOOVE your recipes! I have been following them for a few months now. Although I have over 1,000+ recipes from different recipe books in my library, your blog is the place that I find myself going to…repeatedly!! I love how your recipes consist of easy to find ingredients that I have laying around the house and don’t break my wallet if I don’t! I have recently embarked on a $4.00 a night dinner journey (I spend around $8.00 for two days and make enough for leftovers), to my surprise and PLEASURE your blog has been my saving grace to finding affordable and filling meals for me and my food loving husband!
Thanks so much for posting your recipes and coming up with new spins!!! I absolutely love your stuff!
ELENA YOU JUST MADE MY WHOLE ENTIRE MNONTH! Thank you so much for your beautiful message. What a sweet thing to write/say! I’m so so happy you’re enjoying my creations. Sometimes I feel like I’m possibly way too out there haha! Thank YOU! Big hugs to you!
Hi Karina…I just found your site and it is very impressive. the photography is excellent beautiful. The recipes look delicious!! I can’t wait to try some. Thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Cafe delight just made cooking easy for week nights. Thank you for sharing your passion..
Amazing!