Welcome, home cooks!
We share simple, seasonal recipes with bold, restaurant-quality flavors that any home cook can master.
We believe that anyone can cook delicious meals at home without sacrificing their time, budget, or sanity. But we also know that not all home cooks are created equal.
Whether you’re a college student learning to cook for the first time or an experienced home cook, you’ll find recipes, guides, and tips that meet you exactly where you are in your home cooking journey.
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For the Beginner Home Cook
Learning to cook for the first time shouldn’t be intimidating! Whether you’re learning how to make pancakes or how to roast a whole chicken, we’re with you every step of the way.
- Step-by-step photo tutorials for each recipe
- Expert tips to ensure you make each recipe perfectly the first time, and every time!
- How-to-cook guides and tutorials crafted for the first time cook.
“I cannot wait to show off my new skills. Not only are your recipes wonderful, but the tips make me feel like I have a friendly coach.”
– Gerry
For the Confident Home Cook
Simple techniques paired with big, bold flavors will meet your experienced expectations every single time!
- Discover unique recipes like cauliflower shawarma grain bowls and avocado ranch chicken burgers.
- Whip up modern classics like extra-tender beef stew and craveablve parmesan roasted cauliflower using our restaurant-inspired techniques.
“BRB, need to go throw out all my other Beef Stew recipes. Seriously. This recipe is the way I’ve always wanted my stew to taste, but could never quite perfect on my own. Total gamechanger. I’ll be making this at least twice a month. Thank you so much for a heavenly recipe!”
– Jen
Our Story
Danielle Esposti created OSK in 2016 after “retiring” from a 15-year career in food and beverage management and event planning.
As both a busy mother of young children and a discerning foodie with varied tastes, she strives to make every recipe she creates worthy of her readers’ limited time, abilities, and/or budget. She knows that with the right tools, techniques, and tips, anyone can craft restaurant-quality meals at home.
Her recipe development leans into her years working alongside celebrity chefs and catering professionals to craft exceptional hospitality experiences. At OSK, she translates those lessons into better home cooking for chefs at every stage.
To learn more about Danielle’s approach to recipe development, listen to her chat with the host of Eat Blog Talk, Megan Porta, in the episode Keeping Your Eyes on Your Own Work.
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About Our Recipes
We respect your time and budget, so we’re committed to delivering reliable, rigorously tested recipes that can be cooked perfectly the first time, and every time.
Each recipe is developed by Danielle and tested multiple times before publishing. Photos and videos are also captured by Danielle, and she guarantees that what you see is what you’ll get in your very own kitchen!
We don’t subscribe to any specific diet, but we do prioritize seasonal recipes using (mostly) unprocessed ingredients. Each is crafted to maximize flavor and minimize complexity using reliable methods and expert tips gleaned from over 15 years in the restaurant and hospitality industry.
“This is probably my first rating ever of a recipe, but this deserves it. These are the best! Super clear instructions and the best caramels ever.”
– Kelly
Our Editorial Commitments To You
Can we get real for a moment? It’s difficult to know who and what to trust on the internet, and recipe creators are no exception!
When making a recipe, you are spending your hard-earned money and using your limited time to nourish yourself and your family, share with your chosen community, and/or spread a little love and joy. It’s not a small endeavor, and you should have confidence that your time and resources will not be wasted. We are committed to ensuring that each recipe we publish is worthy of your efforts.
Authenticity
Our content is original. We do not use AI (artificial intelligence) to create recipes, images, videos, or written content. Each recipe is written, tested, photographed, and filmed by Danielle.
Our post content is drafted by professional writer Anna Mills, then reviewed by Danielle for authenticity and accuracy.
Transparency
We clearly cite sources when adapting recipes or techniques from third parties.
We calculate nutritional data for each recipe based on the brands and products used while testing and finalizing each recipe. It is accurate to the best of our ability, but as we are not dietitians, it’s only an estimate.
Trust
As of 2021, we no longer accept sponsored content.
Readers can and should trust that when we name a product or brand it’s because we own and truly love it, and not because we have been paid to do so!
Similarly, reviews and testimonials are submitted by readers just like you!
Meet Danielle
Danielle Esposti is the recipe developer, photographer, and videographer at Our Salty Kitchen. She is a graduate of Cornell University and holds dual degrees in Art History and Biology. Food blogging became a natural way to blend her passions for art and science.
Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Oprah Magazine, MSN, Shape, The Every Girl, Tasty, BuzzFeed, Pure Wow, Delish, and Brit&Co. Food styling clients include The American Diabetes Association, Callisto Media, and Grand Marnier, among others.
Danielle resides in Frederick, MD with her husband, two children, cat, dog, and a towering collection of cookbooks. When she’s not in the kitchen or behind the lens, she can usually be found cozying up with a good novel and a glass of wine.
