How cooking started for me

When I was little, I loved being in the kitchen with my mother. I would stay close, watch what she was doing, and help her prepare our family recipes whenever I could. That is where cooking first became special to me.

When I was 8, I decided to try a banana bread on my own. It was the first recipe I really made by myself. It was simple, but I still remember how happy I felt when it came out of the oven. My family loved it and kept telling me how good it was, especially for someone my age. Their encouragement meant a lot to me. It made me want to try another recipe, and then another one.

My family were my first tasters and the first people who made me believe I could cook. For us, food was never only about the recipe. It was also about sitting together, sharing what I had made, and seeing everyone enjoy it. That feeling is still a big part of why I love cooking.

As I grew up, the kitchen became the place I naturally went to after studying or after a long day. Sometimes I followed a recipe, and sometimes I just used what we had at home. Not everything worked perfectly, of course, but every little mistake taught me something. Now I am 37, and cooking is still one of the things that makes me feel most at home.

Why I created LunEat

I created LunEat at 37 because I wanted a place where I could share the recipes I enjoy making at home. I also pay attention to the meals and cooking questions people are looking for, then I try to make those recipes in a way that feels clear and possible in a normal kitchen.

I am not a professional chef, and I did not go to culinary school. I am a home cook who genuinely enjoys preparing food and sharing it. The recipes here are the kind of food I would make for myself, my family, or friends. I like familiar ingredients, simple steps, and food that tastes good without making the evening stressful.

Before I share a recipe, I make it in my own kitchen and take notes along the way. I want the instructions to be useful, including for someone who does not cook every day. My goal is not to make cooking look perfect. I just want to help you make something good and feel proud when you put it on the table.

What you’ll find:
Cozy dinners · Protein meals · Vegan meals · Easy desserts · Cooking questions

The name LunEat

The name comes from the moon — lune in French. I have always liked that calm moment in the evening when the day slows down and it is finally time to cook, eat, and breathe a little. That is the feeling I want LunEat to have.

I hope you find a recipe here that makes your day a little easier or your evening a little warmer. And maybe, like my first banana bread, it will be the recipe that encourages you to keep cooking.

— Koukie Larrouy

Have a question, an idea, or just want to say hi? My contact page is always open. I read every message.

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