The Story Behind EliPlate
Pull up a chair and letās get acquainted! Iām Elisa, the heart and hands behind every recipe youāll find here. My kitchen is where simple ingredients become memorable mealsāand where every dish is served with a side of joy.
Hey there, friend!
Why I Cook (and Share!)
My love for cooking started in my grandmaās kitchen, where the scent of cinnamon rolls and the sound of laughter filled the air. Today, Iām a Midwest mom, food lover, and recipe developer on a mission to make home cooking joyful and stress-free. Here at EliPlate, youāll find recipes that fit real lifeāquick weeknight dinners, cozy comfort food, and sweet treats for celebrating the everyday.
I believe that delicious doesnāt have to mean complicated. My recipes are tested, family-approved, and always come with step-by-step instructionsāso you can cook with confidence, no matter your skill level.

A Few Fun Facts
š³ My favorite comfort food is creamy chicken and rice.
ā I run on coffee and kitchen dance parties.
š± I love sneaking veggies into everything (even brownies!).
š When Iām not cooking, youāll find me reading cookbooks or chasing my kids around the backyard.