I’m Kate, the cook and writer behind Kitchen Betty. This is my kitchen table on the internet — a place for real food, timeless recipes, and the kind of cooking that feels lived in.

I learned to cook in my grandparents’ kitchen, surrounded by cast-iron skillets, handwritten recipe cards, and the rhythm of everyday meals. Those early moments taught me that food doesn’t have to be fancy to be memorable. It just needs care, good ingredients, and people to share it with.

Kitchen Betty is my way of keeping that spirit alive. The recipes here draw from classic American cooking — simple, satisfying dishes with roots in tradition and room for your own touch. It’s food meant to be cooked, shared, and passed along.

Thanks for stopping by and being part of this kitchen. I hope you find something worth making twice.

— Kate