Hi there! I’m Amanda, the creator, cook, writer, and food lover behind Glowup Recipes a cozy corner of the internet where delicious meets doable, and where flavor always comes first.
I didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a chef or owning a food blog. In fact, I learned to cook not from a school or a cookbook, but from the one person who made every meal feel like home my grandmother.
Some of my earliest and most cherished memories involve standing beside her in a warm, sunlit kitchen, watching as she stirred, seasoned, and sprinkled love into every dish she made. She didn’t follow strict recipes. She cooked with instinct, with memory, and with heart. Her kitchen was where I first learned that food isn’t just fuel it’s connection. It’s comfort. It’s tradition passed down through flavors and stories.
When I moved out on my own, I realized how much those early experiences had shaped me. I started experimenting, blending what I remembered from my grandmother’s homey classics with a fresh, modern twist. Some meals were magical. Others… well, let’s just say they were learning moments. But through trial, error, and a whole lot of taste-testing, I found my own rhythm in the kitchen.
That’s how Glowup Recipes came to life as a space to celebrate the evolution of home cooking. From passed-down family meals to glow-up versions of everyday favorites, this blog is for anyone who loves food, loves to learn, and maybe, just maybe, finds a little joy in the mess of it all.
Glowup Recipes isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress. It’s about the satisfaction of making something from scratch. It’s for the late-night snackers, the brunch lovers, the weekend bakers, the health-conscious cooks, and the indulgent foodies. Whether you’re new to cooking or a seasoned kitchen pro, you’ll find recipes here that are flavorful, practical, and always full of heart.
I write every post with real-life kitchens in mind. That means simple instructions, accessible ingredients, and helpful tips to make you feel confident whether you’re hosting friends or cooking solo with music playing in the background. My goal is to help you fall in love with cooking the same way I did: slowly, honestly, and with a spoon in one hand and a smile on your face.
So if you’re here to try something new, rediscover the joy of home cooking, or just browse for your next obsession-worthy recipe welcome. You’re in good company.
Thanks for stopping by now, let’s glow up your plate
Amanda