About me

Hi, I am Silvia and I am so glad you are here!

Welcome to Garden in the Kitchen, where passion for food meets creativity in the kitchen! I’m Silvia, and I invite you to join me on a journey of flavor exploration and culinary adventures.

Let me whisk you away on a journey to my roots

I grew up in a small village in Brazil. Picture green hills, home gardens everywhere, and fresh food always around. My grandmother was my first teacher. She thought me how to taste, how to garden, how simple ingredients can become something magical. In 2001, life led me to the U.S., with all its fast food temptations. I missed the flavors, the freshness, and the connection to food. Over time, I knew one thing was true: food isn’t just fuel, it’s love, identity, home.

So I turned that passion into purpose. In 2016, I left my paralegal work behind and embraced full-time into recipe development and food content creation. For nearly a decade now, I’ve been sharing recipes that feel like home. Healthful, joyful, practical.

What Garden in the Kitchen is all about

Authentic flavors, wholesome ingredients: I believe you shouldn’t have to choose between flavor and health.

Everyday cooking made joyful: Weeknight meals, seasonal produce, simple prep, delicious without the stress.

Meal prep & nourishment: Recipes that help you under busy schedules, with ingredient lists you can actually pronounce.

Roots + innovation: Brazilian inspirations, garden fresh meals, inspiration from my world travels, and a lot of room to experiment.

What I’ve been up to (projects and recognition)

Today, I am proud of having created a brand that champions the notion that healthy eating can be both joyful and effortless.

Online Publicaitons

At Garden in the Kitchen, diversity is the spice of life, and my readers are treated to a vibrant array of culinary delights spanning seasonal sensations, festive feasts, and everyday nourishment. Whether you’re embracing a gluten-free, dairy-free, or soy-free lifestyle, seeking healthier alternatives, diving into Mediterranean flavors, mastering the art of meal prepping, or indulging in the flavors of my beloved Brazil, there’s something here to tantalize every palate.

From the simplicity of weeknight dinners to the extravagance of holiday spreads, each recipe is thoughtfully curated to bring joy to your kitchen and nourishment to your body. So, dive in, explore, and discover the endless possibilities that await you at Garden in the Kitchen.

Favorites from the Blog You Might Love

Here are a few pieces I’m especially proud of. These are recipes or stories that reflect what makes this place special:

  • Classic Pot Roast – this recipe is a star in its own. One of the top Google recipes in its category, with hundreds of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reviews and over 100,000 views each month!

“We just love your pot roast!! It’s the only way I make it now. So thank you for sharing your food with us”!! – Melissa

  • Sheet Pan Mediterranean Shrimp – this 10-minute sheet pan recipe comes with minimum effort and maximum flavor. It’s perfect for quick, easy, and healthy weeknight dinners which is why it has been loved by many!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “So easy and tastes great. Perect summer dinner. I had the leftovers for lunch the next day and it was still so good”! – Erika L.

My Promise

At Garden in the Kitchen, I pour my heart and soul into crafting recipes that embody the principles of health, vitality, and balance. Rooted in the belief that food is medicine, my creations are designed to nourish the body from the inside out, offering a harmonious blend of flavor and nutrition.

So whether you’re here for a family-friendly dinner, a healthy meal prep idea, or just some fresh inspiration, I hope you’ll find something that makes your life a little easier (and a lot more delicious).

With love,
Silvia 🌿

Founder, Garden in the Kitchen