Welcome to ‘Just really good recipes’
Hungry for meals that excite, delight, and bring everyone to the table? Just really good recipes is your source for vibrant, approachable dishes packed with global flavours. From sizzling Thai, spicy Indian, to cozy family classics, stunning Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare, to easy vegan delights, there is something here for everyone; meat lovers, vegans, beginner bakers and all in between. Whether you’re tossing together a quick weeknight meal, crafting a show-stopping buffet table, even a time-intensive masterpiece (savoury or sweet), my recipes are designed and tested for any home cook regardless of skill level. Anyone willing to ‘give it a go’ can create something delicious. Believe you can and you will!
Come join our thriving food-loving community and get weekly (often twice-weekly) recipes delivered to your inbox. I encourage you to upgrade and go PAID for unlimited unlocked exclusive perks: like bonus recipes, personalized meal plans, and cultural stories behind each dish. Let’s make every meal a delicious masterpiece - because why not?
Meet Sheryl
I’m Sheryl, a self-taught home cook. My focus is on bringing people together through food. I aim to make cooking approachable, inspiring, and offer strategies to make your time in the kitchen a little easier along the way. I have been documenting and sharing the dishes I prepare on this platform. I draw inspiration from everything food: famous chefs, friends, quiet family meals, generous entertaining, and culinary traditions from around the world. The food I share are recipes that my friends and family genuinely enjoy - one recipe at at time. Here in this newsletter, I hope to help you discover new dishes, build confidence in the kitchen, and truly enjoy the process of creating meals.
Just really good recipes began as a virtual cookbook for my children when one of my sons left home for university. He is now a 3-hour plane ride away. This Substack was my way to give him a virtual hug, a way for him to have that familiar taste of home. ‘Just really good recipes’ has since grown into a global gathering of food lovers - at the time I am writing this in August of 2025, over 83 countries subscribe… How cool is that! Your support fuels this journey, and I’m thrilled to help home cooks everywhere become fearless and confident in their kitchens.
What You’ll Get
Global Inspiration: Dishes inspired and adapted from: global cuisines, my favourite top chefs, talented home cooks, and everything from vegan delights to meaty feasts.
Recipes for All: Quick bakes, weeknight meals, or intricate dinner party dishes. All attainable for every culinary skill level.
Weekly Updates: Fresh recipes, some thoughts, and occasional glimpses of my furry four-legged friends, delivered to your inbox.
Community Vibe: Join a warm, growing group of food lovers sharing the joy of cooking.
Subscriptions
A paid subscription transforms your personal inbox into a treasure trove of culinary inspiration, recipe and tips.
Paid subscription is $8 CAD/month or $75 CAD/year, ~$5.80 USD/month or ~$54.50 USD/year, exchange rates vary and often favouring USD! One latte is $5.50 minus tax, syrups or tip.
Here’s why readers love it:
Personalized Meal Plans: DM me your dinner party ideas, and I’ll craft a custom menu with recipes and hosting tips.
Access to every recipe at all times.
Time-Saving Solutions: Curated recipes and leftover ideas solve your “what’s for dinner?” dilemma for weeknights or special occasions.
Support Our Community: Your subscription fuels this virtual cookbook, and keeps the recipes flowing.
Let’s get to it
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Whether you need quick weeknight meals, stunning dinner (themed even) party menus, or tips for mastering new spices - Just really good recipes has you covered.
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Thank you for making Just really good recipes so special. Lots more of the good stuff ahead!
