Cook with Confidence. Eat with Joy.
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Melbourne-based home cook, health coach, and creator of What Would Kayla Cook.
I share easy, affordable, and delicious recipes that bring joy to your kitchen and your life.
I help home cooks feel confident in the kitchen with no-fuss, flavor-packed recipes made from real ingredients. Whether you’re cooking for one, feeding your family, or hosting friends, I’ve got you covered with meals that are simple, satisfying, and seasonal.
About Me
Ciao! I’m Kayla
Home cook, health coach, and soon-to-be mum. I grew up in a big Italian family where food was love, and now I share that love through accessible, joyful recipes. I work in our family’s Melbourne deli, LaManna & Sons, and create meals that nourish, impress, and never overcomplicate dinner.
Meet my mum, Tania.
Everything I know in the kitchen, I learnt from her.She’s the real inspiration behind so many of these recipes- her best-kept secrets have been passed down (and perfected!) over 35+ years. And long before that, they came from my Nonna, whose love for cooking and family is at the heart of everything we do.
From family dinners to festive feasts, Mum’s touch, and Nonna’s traditions, are in every dish I make. You’ll spot them here from time to time in my content, because some flavours are meant to be shared and passed on.
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