Our Mission

Help you cook delicious, doable meals that feel special without being stressful.

• Share recipes that fit real life—weeknights, busy mornings, and cozy Sundays.
• Keep instructions clear, step-by-step, with simple timing and doneness cues.
• Offer helpful notes, substitutions, and make-ahead tips whenever possible.

Editorial & Testing Standards

How recipes are created, tested, and improved over time.

1. Research & planning. We look at traditional methods, family tricks, and modern shortcuts before testing.
2. Kitchen testing. Each recipe is cooked at least once by the primary author using regular home equipment.
3. Timing & texture checks. We note visual cues (golden edges, bubbling sauce, etc.) so you’re not relying only on the clock.
4. Clarity & readability. Instructions are edited to be skimmable, with clear steps and notes for tricky parts.
5. Nutritional details (when provided). Any nutrition info is an estimate and may vary based on brands and portion sizes.
6. Post-publish updates. We read comments, add FAQs, and tweak instructions if readers need more guidance.

Corrections: If you spot a mistake or confusing step, please reach out through the contact page. We review and update recipes as quickly as possible.

Ingredients, Measurements & Equipment

• Measurements. Recipes primarily use U.S. cups/teaspoons. When precision matters (like baking), grams or extra notes may be included.
• Ingredient swaps. Suggested substitutions are based on what we’ve tested. Other swaps might work but can change texture, taste, or baking time.
• Pans & ovens. Standard home ovens and common pan sizes are assumed. If a different size pan or method is needed, it will be clearly noted.
• Food safety. For meats and other sensitive recipes, internal temperature or safety cues are included where relevant.

Accessibility & Community

A welcoming space for home cooks at every level.

• Recipes are written in plain language without unnecessary jargon.
• Alt text and descriptive captions aim to support visual accessibility.
• Comment space is moderated: kindness is expected, spam and abusive comments are removed. Helpful feedback and your results are always welcome.

How Yummy With Lilia Is Funded

Transparency so you can better understand how the site works.

• Display ads. Ads help keep the recipes free for readers. Ad placement does not control which recipes we publish or recommend.
• Affiliate links. Sometimes we link to tools or ingredients we genuinely like. If you buy through one of those links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
• Sponsorships. Any sponsored content will be clearly labeled at the top of the post. We only partner with brands that fit the site and recipes we’d serve at home.

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Meet the Team

A small team of home cooks and editors behind Yummy With Lilia.

Sara

Author

Focuses on comforting dinners and skillet-style meals that are big on flavor and short on fuss.

Posts by Sara

Karen

Editor

Reviews recipes for clarity, consistency, and readability so steps feel calm and easy to follow.

Posts by Karen

Ellen

Author

Loves baking, brunch, and sweet treats—think cozy loaves, cookies, and weekend-worthy bakes.

Posts by Ellen

Contact, Media & Reuse

• Contact us: Use the contact form for questions, feedback, or partnership ideas.
• Press & collaborations: For media requests or collaborations, please mention “Press” in the subject on the contact form.
• Photo usage: You’re welcome to use one photo with a clear, do-follow link back to the original recipe. Republishing full recipes or posts is not allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions