Hi there, I’m Liana – and I’m so happy you’re here!
I’m the heart, hands, and taste buds behind RecipeMastrey – a home for everyday cooks who want to master the art of cooking without overcomplicating it.
Here, you’ll find recipes that blend precision with soul. And if you’ve ever thought “I can’t cook like that”… I’m here to prove you wrong – in the best, most delicious way possible.
How it all started…
My journey didn’t begin in a fancy culinary school or restaurant kitchen. It began in a tiny apartment, with a single pot of water, a plastic bag, and a borrowed thermometer.
I had just watched a video about Sous Vide cooking – a method I had never heard of until that week. I was fascinated by the idea of cooking something slowly, gently, and perfectly.
So I tried it.
My first Sous Vide steak wasn’t just good – it was incredible. Tender, juicy, evenly cooked all the way through.
It was a moment I’ll never forget. That meal didn’t just taste amazing – it made me feel empowered.
That’s when I realized:
You don’t need to be a chef to cook like one.
You just need the right method, and a little mastery.
Why I created RecipeMastrey
I wanted to build a space where home cooks could learn the how and why behind great food. A place where:
- Simplicity meets elegance
- Budget meets creativity
- Flavor is never sacrificed for speed
Whether you’re here to try your first Sous Vide chicken breast, explore high-protein comfort food, or just learn how to elevate your weeknight dinners — you’re in the right place.
What you’ll find on RecipeMastrey:
- Step-by-step Sous Vide recipes that actually work
- Global flavors made from everyday pantry items
- Smart techniques that deliver consistent results
- Recipes designed for real life: affordable, flexible, and stress-free
- And a community of people who just love really good food
A little more about me…
I live somewhere between structure and creativity. I love a perfect temperature setting just as much as I love adding a sprinkle of something unexpected.
I believe food is more than just fuel. It’s connection, memory, and love served on a plate.
And I believe you can make that kind of food — right in your own kitchen.
Family, food, and the moments that matter most
If there’s one place where my cooking truly comes to life—it’s in my home, with my family.
I’m married to my best friend, and together we’re raising two beautiful, wildly curious little girls:
Emma (6) — the official “taste tester” who always insists on being the first to try every new recipe… even if it’s just steamed broccoli.
And Sophie (2) — our messy spoon-wielding tornado who thinks flour is confetti and the kitchen is her playground.
One of my favorite memories happened on a rainy Sunday. I was testing a new sous vide chicken recipe, trying to perfect the seasoning. The kitchen was a mess— toys underfoot, music playing low, Sophie covered in mashed potatoes, and Emma standing on a chair next to me, holding the thermometer like a scientist.
When we sat down together to eat that meal — the chicken came out just right — and both girls looked at me like I had created magic. That moment reminded me why I do this.
Food is never just food.
It’s how we gather, how we celebrate, how we teach, and how we love.
RecipeMastrey is more than just a blog — it’s a reflection of the little moments that happen around the table in my own home.
And I want you to have those moments too.
Let’s make magic
Thank you for being here. I hope RecipeMastrey becomes your secret weapon in the kitchen — a place you return to when you want flavor that wows, meals that nourish, and cooking that actually feels joyful.
Let’s master the recipe, together.
— Liana Marei