About

hey there!

Hi, I’m Alina

I’m so glad you’re here! Cooking has always been my way of slowing down, showing love, and making even ordinary days feel a little special. Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a dessert to share with friends, I believe food has a way of bringing people together in the best way.

My Cooking Style

I like to keep things approachable—using ingredients you can actually find and steps that don’t take all day. I’m not about fancy or fussy. To me, the best recipes are the ones you’ll want to make over and over again, because they fit right into everyday life.

A Few Fun Facts About Me

• Most mornings start with coffee in one hand and a spatula in the other. If pancakes are on the griddle, the coffee usually gets cold before I finish it.
• My recipe notebook has smudges of flour, sauce stains, and notes in the margins—some from me, and some passed down from my family. It’s messy, but it tells the best stories.
• I’ll never say no to homemade bread, especially when it’s warm enough to melt butter right on the slice.

Why I Started Alina Cooks

Over the years, friends and family kept asking me for my recipes, and eventually I thought—why not share them with more people? This site is my way of opening up my kitchen to you, so we can cook, learn, and enjoy together.

Contact

If anything on this site is hard to use, email me and I’ll fix it quickly.

Send me an email at alina@alinacooks.com