Welcome!

We’re so glad you’re here.

We’re Lynne and Erika, a mother-daughter duo passionate about exploring fresh ingredients, exciting flavor combinations, and modern takes on classic dishes.

Lynne Webb and Erika Pitera, creators of MyGourmetConnection in the kitchen, working on a soup recipe for the website.

For over fifteen years, we’ve been sharing original recipes that bring creativity and ease to everyday cooking. Whether you’re planning weeknight dinners, holiday gatherings, or something in between, you’ll find ideas here to spark your creativity and bring joy to your kitchen.

Our Recipe Collection

MyGourmetConnection is a trusted source for inspired everyday cooking! Here’s what you’ll find on our blog:

RECIPES FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
From easy weeknight dinners to creative twists on family favorites, we make it simple to keep your meals fresh and exciting.

ROOM FOR CREATIVITY
Many of our recipes include serving suggestions and ideas for variations to inspire you to adapt and make them your own.

FLAVORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Discover approachable dishes inspired by global cuisines that are crafted for American kitchens and made with readily available ingredients.

DISHES FOR ENTERTAINING
Our entertaining recipes are thoughtfully created to serve small groups, ideal for enjoying holidays and special occasions with friends and family.


How We Can Help You

We want you to enjoy cooking, give you confidence in the kitchen, and help you achieve reliable, delicious results. Here’s what you can count on from our recipes:

CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS
All of our recipes are thoroughly tested and include straightforward, step-by-step instructions and helpful tips that cooks of all skill levels can follow with ease.

WHOLESOME INGREDIENTS
Our recipes focus on from-scratch preparation and are made with minimally processed ingredients that are readily available at most grocery chains.

QUALITY AND SIMPLICITY
We’ve got plenty of simple weeknight meals to explore, but our main focus is always on flavor and quality. We never create a recipe just to cut down on time – we believe great cooking is worth the effort.

The staff of MyGourmetConnection - Tom Pitera, Lynne Webb, and Erika Pitera in the kitchen.

More About Us

MyGourmetConnection is a family project run by a team of three. You can learn more about each of us by following the links below.

  • Lynne Webb: Founder and primary recipe developer.
  • Erika Pitera: Editor, recipe developer, recipe tester, and food stylist.
  • Tom Pitera: Professional photographer, social media and marketing manager.
Erika Pitera and Lynne Webb working with Tom Pitera on taking recipe photos for for the blog.

A Note From Lynne

Back in 2008, my daughter Erika and I had an idea to share our food adventures online by reviewing gourmet foods (hence the blog name). But as it turned out, our readers were far more interested in the original recipes we were sharing from time to time. So, we listened and our recipe collection began to grow.

Life has had its ups and downs. Over the years we’ve toasted successes and mourned some deeply personal losses, including that of my mom, the incredible cook who inspired us and consulted with us on all things food. We’ve kept growing though, adapting to the ongoing challenges involved in running a food blog, and stay busy creating new recipes and refreshing our older ones with new photos and insights.

We truly hope our recipes inspire you to cook, create, and savor the moments spent in your kitchen and at the table. Many thanks to you for joining us!

Here’s to great meals!
Lynne

Questions, Comments? Get In Touch

We genuinely treasure the insights and camaraderie of our readers. There’s nothing we like better than talking about food, so let’s get a conversation started! You can:

COMMENT ON OUR POSTS
Feel free to leave a comment on the recipe to ask questions, share your feedback, and let us—and other readers—know how it turned out. We’d love to hear your tips, variations, or any expertise you’d like to share!

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
When you sign up for our mailing list we’ll send you new, seasonal, and popular recipes four to six times per month.

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