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I'm Deborah. I'm 62 years old, and cooking has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up in a home where dinner was made from scratch, recipes were shared around the family, and the kitchen was always the heart of the house.

As I got older, the way I wanted to eat started to change. I still wanted comforting, delicious food, but I also wanted meals that were simple enough to make on an ordinary day. No complicated recipes, no endless ingredient lists, and no spending hours in the kitchen.

So I started adapting the meals I already loved. Everyday ingredients, simple steps, and food that fits real life. Little by little, that collection grew into what I now share through Smartly Cooked.

These are the kinds of recipes I love making for myself, my family, and friends. Familiar food, made simpler, with plenty of flavor and without making cooking feel like work.