How nice that you are visiting my site!
I am Andréa, and I live in the south of the Netherlands.
For more than 10 years, I have been making recipes, taking photos of my dishes, and writing step-by-step instructions so you can cook them, too.
What started as a hobby grew into a blog with hundreds of thousands of visitors yearly. In 2024, it even became a cookbook: Het Kookboek van Brabant, with 35 recipes from my own region, all cooked, written, and photographed by me.
I still learn every day—from new cooking techniques to food photography—and I share everything I learn with you because cooking is much more fun when it works and tastes delicious.
What You Will Find on My Blog
My blog is all about easy cooking.
I help you make a tasty meal step-by-step, even with little time or experience. Here you will find:
- Recipes: Divided by cooking method, ingredients, season, and world cuisine. This way, you can find recipes quickly!
- Slow cooker recipes: Great for busy days.
- Dutch classics: From stews to beef dishes, including Indonesian and Surinamese influences.
- Quick and easy meals: Ready in 30 minutes and less.
I developed, tested, and photographed all recipes.
What you see in the photo is what you can put on your table at home. Honest and reliable recipes are very important to me.
Cooking with Confidence
Because I have been in the kitchen for years, I know what works and doesn't. I only share recipes that I enjoy cooking and eating myself. Every recipe is tested (often more than once), so you know it is right.
I use good, easy-to-find ingredients. No difficult cooking terms, just clear explanations.
My goal is for you to enjoy cooking and feel proud of what you make.
Fresh! I don't like supermarket sauces or canned soup — you can always taste that.
Fresh is much tastier (and often cheaper, too!). And because everyone is busy, I keep my recipes as simple as possible.
The joy is in the doing!
Do things you love and live a wonderful life. With beautiful moments and delicious food. On my blog, you can learn how you can easily prepare the most delicious recipes. My cooking keywords are fast, creative, easy, and fresh.
Easy and fast recipes for those busy weeknights, when you want to prepare a nice meal in less time and want to stay within your budget. Therefore I use ingredients that are readily available (or I give you some alternatives that will give you the great flavor you expect your meals to be.
Creative recipes because I love recipes with a twist. And I don't mind making an extensive recipe a bit easier too if I can, too.
Fresh, I don't use store-bought sauces or canned soup. Because it just tastes so much better making it fresh (and did I remind you that it costs a lot less when preparing it yourself). And because I know we all are very busy, I'll keep it as easy as possible.
If you're looking for
- Easy and fast recipes, that are tasty and made with ingredients that are easy to get.
- Foolproof recipes. Yes, I've tried them several times before sharing them with you. I'll give you tips, substitutions (when possible) and extra information that will/can be helpful. My step-by-step photo's and videos will cover all the steps needed.
- Great recipes with a twist
- Tips and tricks on what to do with leftovers
- Ideas to make cooking and entertaining even easier. I love to entertain. And you can upgrade all my recipes to cook for a crowd (hint: just use the multiply button on my recipe card)
- the best ideas for buffet tables, dinner parties and holiday recipes.
Let Me Introduce Myself
- I cook (almost) every day.
- I love cookbooks, good food, and kitchen tools.
- My favorite cuisines? Dutch, Indian, Italian, and whatever is in season.
- On vacation, I love shopping for food. I search every supermarket and market for new and special ingredients. (My family even gives me a time limit! 😉 )
- My kitchen is sometimes a mess, but my food is always made with love.
Want to Work Together?
Are you from a food brand or a press agency, and would you like to work together on a sponsored post, a product shoot, or a recipe?
I would love to hear from you! Please visit my food photography page to see examples of my work or learn which other companies I worked with.
Press and Events
I like to stay informed about culinary events, new cookbooks, and new products.
You can send press releases and invitations to: andrea@byandreajanssen.com.
You can also contact me if you want to send products for review.
Work with me
Are you from a food brand or a press agency, and would you like to collaborate in a sponsored post by photographing the product or making a recipe? Then I'd love to hear from you.
If you are interested in collaborating, want to see examples of my work, or know which other companies preceded you, I would like to refer you to my food photography page.
Press and events
I like to stay informed about culinary events, new cookbooks, and products. You can email press releases and non-binding invitations to andrea[at]andreajanssen.com. You can also contact me by e-mail to send products for a review without obligation.
With love, Andréa
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