Hi! I’m Emily Culino, the chef and creator behind Easy Cooking Us. If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that cooking at home doesn’t have to be complicated to be amazing. I started this blog to help home cooks like you feel confident, inspired, and maybe even a little excited to get dinner on the table—even on the busiest of nights.
My recipes are all tested in my own kitchen, where life is real and a little messy. I tweak everything until it tastes just right because I care about flavor just as much as I care about keeping things simple. To me, cooking should feel less like another task and more like a small, joyful ritual—something that fits into your life instead of taking it over.
After college, I decided to dive headfirst into culinary school—French training, right in the heart of New York. It was intense, humbling, and honestly, one of the most fun and fulfilling experiences of my life. I went on to work in fine dining, starting as an apprentice and working my way up to the line. The pressure, the pace, the heat—it was exhilarating. But it was also exhausting, especially as the only woman in a kitchen fueled by adrenaline, flames, and more than a few short tempers.
Eventually, I traded my chef whites for a different kind of hustle: marketing and PR for some of the top restaurants in NYC. I stayed close to the food world, but in a space where I could breathe a little easier. Still, the hours were long, and when I became a mom, everything shifted. I realized that what I loved most about food wasn’t the show—it was the comfort, the connection, the chance to nourish and delight the people I love.
That’s when I found my rhythm in home cooking. I started applying the same techniques I learned in restaurants to everyday meals that made sense for my family. Over time, I started sharing those recipes online, and Easy Cooking Us was born.
This blog is my way of reaching out to fellow home cooks—people who want to make great food without stress, without fuss, and definitely without sacrificing flavor. Whether you’re a beginner or just in a rut, I’m here to help you find joy in the everyday act of cooking.
Beyond the Kitchen
When I’m not in the kitchen, I enjoy spending time at home with my family. I was born and raised in New York, and I still live here with my husband Daniel, our two college-aged kids (when they’re home), and our two sweet—and always hungry—chocolate labs, Rocky and Max.
The best part of what I do is connecting with readers. So if you ever have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to email me at [email protected] or leave a comment—I’ll get back to you as soon as I can!
