This is Louella’s Kitchen, the newsletter bringing you genuinely nice recipes that won’t use a million pans or ingredients. You can cook them just for yourself (straight from the pan if it’s that kind of day), or turn them into a feast for friends with a few easy sides and a cocktail or two.

I’m so glad you’re here!

If you’re looking for recipes that’ll actually taste and look great without too much fuss, this is the newsletter for you. Every week, you’ll get a lovely veg-focussed recipe designed to serve one arriving in your inbox, plus ways to make it into a Friday night dinner for the people you love to cook for.

This newsletter originated as a blog back in 2015, which I started to share my simple, budget-friendly recipes with my university friends. Since then, it’s grown up with me and now lives as a weekly Substack newsletter where I share fun, colourful, seasonal recipes that won’t break the bank.

Along the way you’ll also find cocktails, non-boring ways to use leftovers, fridge-raid dinner inspiration and occasional travel and eating out recommendations. So, if you’re up for the ride, grab your sharpest knife and most-loved chopping board, play whatever music makes you feel better about life, and get cooking.