About Linda Ownby

Hi, I’m Linda Ownby — the home cook, recipe tester, and occasional kitchen disaster survivor behind MyFavoriteRecipes.net.

I started this blog in 2025 because I was tired of recipes that looked perfect online but didn’t always work in a real home kitchen. I live in the United States with my family, and I cook between five and seven meals every week in my small apartment kitchen.

Over the years, I’ve discovered that the best recipes aren’t necessarily the fanciest ones—they’re the recipes that people can confidently make on a busy weeknight with everyday ingredients and ordinary kitchen equipment. That’s exactly what you’ll find here.

What This Blog Is Actually About

MyFavoriteRecipes.net is not a food magazine run by a professional test kitchen. It’s a real home cooking blog where I share recipes that I personally prepare, test, and enjoy with my family.

Every recipe published on this site is cooked at least three times before it goes live. If a recipe needs adjustments, I make them. If a shortcut genuinely works, I share it. If something doesn’t turn out the way I expected, I keep testing until it does.

My goal is simple:

Help busy home cooks prepare delicious, reliable meals without requiring expensive equipment or professional culinary training.

Whether you’re making a quick breakfast, an easy family dinner, a comforting dessert, or a meal-prep favorite, I want every recipe to be clear, approachable, and dependable.

My Cooking Background

I’m a self-taught home cook.

I learned to cook by watching family members, experimenting through years of trial and error, and spending countless hours learning from trusted cookbooks. Every new recipe teaches me something, and I enjoy sharing those lessons with readers.

I’m not a professional chef, and I don’t pretend to be. Instead, I focus on careful recipe testing, honest feedback, and simple instructions that anyone can follow.

How I Test Recipes

Before any recipe is published on MyFavoriteRecipes.net, I:

• Cook it in my home kitchen using a standard gas stove and everyday kitchen equipment.
• Measure ingredients using both standard measuring cups and a kitchen scale whenever appropriate.
• Carefully evaluate cooking times, texture, flavor, and ease of preparation.
• Photograph the finished dish using my smartphone.
• Taste-test the recipe myself and serve it to my family for honest feedback.
• Continue refining the recipe until it produces consistent, reliable results.

Whenever a recipe is inspired by another source, I clearly explain the changes I’ve made and give proper credit where appropriate.

What You’ll Find Here

At MyFavoriteRecipes.net, you’ll find:

• Tested recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, snacks, and meal prep.
• Practical cooking tips and ingredient substitutions that actually work.
• Straightforward instructions without unnecessary filler.
• Recipes designed for real home kitchens using ingredients that are easy to find.

I believe cooking should be enjoyable, not stressful. My goal is to help you create meals you’ll be excited to make again.

Get In Touch

I’d love to hear from you.

Email: [email protected]

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Myfavoriterecipes001/

Location: United States

Whether you have a question about a recipe, want to suggest a dish you’d like to see, or simply want to say hello, feel free to reach out. I appreciate every reader who visits MyFavoriteRecipes.net.

Thank you for stopping by, and happy cooking!

Linda Ownby

Founder, MyFavoriteRecipes.net