See you in your inbox.
P.S. Are we friends on Instagram? If not, I’d love to be.
It be like that sometimes 👵🏻🥯
I mostly revel in the freedom that comes with getting older. But man, I miss that giant appetite.
P.S. Hi! Let’s be friends 🥰
If you’re:
🙋🏻♀️ An enthusiastic eater and/or curious cook who loves flavor-forward recipes
🍜 That are made from gorgeous, fresh ingredients but don’t talk your ear off about nutrition, macros, special diets, etc.
Then you’re in the right place. 👋
Follow @umamigirl for easy yet elevated recipes, with a healthy dose of perspective and good cheer.
I’ve devoted a lot of the past two decades to helping people around the world cook meals they’re proud of, and I’d love to do that for you, too.
#foodblogger #workingmoms #workingparents #recipeshare #recipeblog #dinnertonight #recipeinspo #dinnerinspo #lovefood #foodies #healthyeatingideas #dinnerideas #middleage #middleagedwoman #aginggracefully #aging
It be like that sometimes 👵🏻🥯
I mostly revel in the freedom that comes with getting older. But man, I miss that giant appetite.
P.S. Hi! Let’s be friends 🥰
If you’re:
🙋🏻♀️ An enthusiastic eater and/or curious cook who loves flavor-forward recipes
🍜 That are made from gorgeous, fresh ingredients but don’t talk your ear off about nutrition, macros, special diets, etc.
Then you’re in the right place. 👋
Follow @umamigirl for easy yet elevated recipes, with a healthy dose of perspective and good cheer.
I’ve devoted a lot of the past two decades to helping people around the world cook meals they’re proud of, and I’d love to do that for you, too.
#foodblogger #workingmoms #workingparents #recipeshare #recipeblog #dinnertonight #recipeinspo #dinnerinspo #lovefood #foodies #healthyeatingideas #dinnerideas #middleage #middleagedwoman #aginggracefully #aging
Hi! Let’s be friends 🥰
It’s no coincidence that you’re seeing this. If you’re:
🙋🏻♀️ An enthusiastic eater and/or curious cook who loves flavor-forward recipes
🍜 That are made from gorgeous, fresh ingredients but don’t talk your ear off about nutrition, macros, special diets, etc.
Then you’re in the right place. 👋
Follow @umamigirl for easy yet elevated recipes, with a healthy dose of perspective and good cheer.
I’ve devoted a lot of the past two decades to helping people around the world cook meals they’re proud of, and I’d love to do that for you, too.
#foodblogger #workingmoms #workingparents #recipeshare #recipeblog #dinnertonight #recipeinspo #dinnerinspo #lovefood #foodies #healthyeatingideas #dinnerideas
Hi! Let’s be friends 🥰
It’s no coincidence that you’re seeing this. If you’re:
🙋🏻♀️ An enthusiastic eater and/or curious cook who loves flavor-forward recipes
🍜 That are made from gorgeous, fresh ingredients but don’t talk your ear off about nutrition, macros, special diets, etc.
Then you’re in the right place. 👋
Follow @umamigirl for easy yet elevated recipes, with a healthy dose of perspective and good cheer.
I’ve devoted a lot of the past two decades to helping people around the world cook meals they’re proud of, and I’d love to do that for you, too.
#foodblogger #workingmoms #workingparents #recipeshare #recipeblog #dinnertonight #recipeinspo #dinnerinspo #lovefood #foodies #healthyeatingideas #dinnerideas
There’s something deep in my soul that resists the idea of meal prep.
I was a super-obedient kid for my first handful of years, and I honestly think I used up my whole lifetime allotment of rule following before age 18.
So even when it’s ME setting the rules, all I want to do is break them.
Meal prep = Sunday Me telling Today Me what to eat, and I hate her.
You know who I love, though? I love Sunday Me who cooked down all the chaotic veggies in the fridge into a couple of little pots of gold that I can sprinkle onto salads and eggs and steaks and whatever else I want, as obstinately as I want, throughout the week. THAT woman has my back.
This weekend I made caramelized onions and a weird little bell pepper situation that I adore. And this afternoon I tossed a little bit or each of them into some leftover soup. I look forward to tossing them into something else tomorrow, on an absolute whim.
If you’d like those recipes, you can comment “recipes” and I’ll DM you the links.
Or maybe just consider giving your near-future self the little gift of having cooked a big batch of something you love, and stashed some of it in the fridge or freezer for another day.
Okay bye 🌖👋
P.S If meal prep works for you, I’m so here for it. Live your truth. This is just a little organized chaos for the rest of us.
#batchcooking #mealprep #mealprepsunday #mealprepideas #batchcook #bigbatchcooking #midlife #dinnertonight #recipeideas #caramelizedonions #bellpeppers #bellpeppersauce
There’s something deep in my soul that resists the idea of meal prep.
I was a super-obedient kid for my first handful of years, and I honestly think I used up my whole lifetime allotment of rule following before age 18.
So even when it’s ME setting the rules, all I want to do is break them.
Meal prep = Sunday Me telling Today Me what to eat, and I hate her.
You know who I love, though? I love Sunday Me who cooked down all the chaotic veggies in the fridge into a couple of little pots of gold that I can sprinkle onto salads and eggs and steaks and whatever else I want, as obstinately as I want, throughout the week. THAT woman has my back.
This weekend I made caramelized onions and a weird little bell pepper situation that I adore. And this afternoon I tossed a little bit or each of them into some leftover soup. I look forward to tossing them into something else tomorrow, on an absolute whim.
If you’d like those recipes, you can comment “recipes” and I’ll DM you the links.
Or maybe just consider giving your near-future self the little gift of having cooked a big batch of something you love, and stashed some of it in the fridge or freezer for another day.
Okay bye 🌖👋
P.S If meal prep works for you, I’m so here for it. Live your truth. This is just a little organized chaos for the rest of us.
#batchcooking #mealprep #mealprepsunday #mealprepideas #batchcook #bigbatchcooking #midlife #dinnertonight #recipeideas #caramelizedonions #bellpeppers #bellpeppersauce
It’s a game changer ⤵️
I’ll admit it. I’ve been a professional recipe developer for 15+ years, and I was doing cinnamon rolls wrong.
I finally cracked the code to a recipe that I’m 100% thrilled with, and I think you will be, too. These gorgeous cinnamon rolls:
🌀 Are sooooo soft and tender
🌀 With a flavorful, generous filling
🌀 And a creamy, tangy frosting
🌀 Stay fresh for many days
🌀 Are egg-free, and could be made vegan if you like
The secret to this recipe’s super-soft texture and long shelf life is that you start with a tangzhong, a paste of flour and milk that you make by cooking for a couple of minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients. This process gelatanizes the starches in the cooked flour, allowing them to absorb and retain more liquid. It makes for a super high-hydration dough that’s still an absolute dream to work with, and the rolls stay seriously soft and tender for up to a week.
The dough is adapted from a popular King Arthur recipe, with a different baking style. Filling and frosting are cribbed from my own now-dethroned favorite brioche cinnamon rolls. 👑
Comment “recipe” if you’d like me to send the link straight to your DMs, and follow @umamigirl for more easy yet elevated recipes.
#tangzhong #tangzhongcinnamonrolls #kingarthur #cinnamonrolls #cinnamonrollsrecipe #creamcheesefrosting #dessertrecipe #easterrecipe #easterbrunch #brunchideas #breakfastrecipes #cinnabon #cinnabonrolls #brunchrecipes #sweetrolls #homemadecinnamonrolls #foodblogger #trendingreels #trending #trendingaudio #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #foodstagram #foodreels #viralreels #viralrecipes
It’s a game changer ⤵️
I’ll admit it. I’ve been a professional recipe developer for 15+ years, and I was doing cinnamon rolls wrong.
I finally cracked the code to a recipe that I’m 100% thrilled with, and I think you will be, too. These gorgeous cinnamon rolls:
🌀 Are sooooo soft and tender
🌀 With a flavorful, generous filling
🌀 And a creamy, tangy frosting
🌀 Stay fresh for many days
🌀 Are egg-free, and could be made vegan if you like
The secret to this recipe’s super-soft texture and long shelf life is that you start with a tangzhong, a paste of flour and milk that you make by cooking for a couple of minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients. This process gelatanizes the starches in the cooked flour, allowing them to absorb and retain more liquid. It makes for a super high-hydration dough that’s still an absolute dream to work with, and the rolls stay seriously soft and tender for up to a week.
The dough is adapted from a popular King Arthur recipe, with a different baking style. Filling and frosting are cribbed from my own now-dethroned favorite brioche cinnamon rolls. 👑
Comment “recipe” if you’d like me to send the link straight to your DMs, and follow @umamigirl for more easy yet elevated recipes.
#tangzhong #tangzhongcinnamonrolls #kingarthur #cinnamonrolls #cinnamonrollsrecipe #creamcheesefrosting #dessertrecipe #easterrecipe #easterbrunch #brunchideas #breakfastrecipes #cinnabon #cinnabonrolls #brunchrecipes #sweetrolls #homemadecinnamonrolls #foodblogger #trendingreels #trending #trendingaudio #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #foodstagram #foodreels #viralreels #viralrecipes
Hard for me ➡️ easy for you 🧇
These crisp-outside, tender-inside, savory waffles with cheddar and chives are way more popular than I am, and I’m okay with it.
They work equally well for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
And believe it or not, they’re make-ahead friendly.
Top with a fried egg and a dollop of sour cream for a truly excellent meal.
🧇🫶🏼 Comment “waffles please” if you’d like me to DM you the recipe.
#savorywaffles #willitwaffle #waffles #savory #savorybreakfast #breakfastfordinner #brunchrecipes #brunchideas #cheddarwaffles #breville #brevillewafflemaker
Hard for me ➡️ easy for you 🧇
These crisp-outside, tender-inside, savory waffles with cheddar and chives are way more popular than I am, and I’m okay with it.
They work equally well for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
And believe it or not, they’re make-ahead friendly.
Top with a fried egg and a dollop of sour cream for a truly excellent meal.
🧇🫶🏼 Comment “waffles please” if you’d like me to DM you the recipe.
#savorywaffles #willitwaffle #waffles #savory #savorybreakfast #breakfastfordinner #brunchrecipes #brunchideas #cheddarwaffles #breville #brevillewafflemaker
Are we trending yet? ☀️🌀🙃
Hi hi! I’m Carolyn Gratzer Cope, a.k.a. @umamigirl. I’m 47, but don’t I look 23 when I slide all my recipes into the frame in direct sunlight?
In 2008 I made a career change, and ever since I’ve been sharing my own (now 700+) professionally-developed, lovingly tested recipes with millions of home cooks around the world.
I named this whole shebang Umami Girl because when I learned about umami, I suddenly understood what all the foods I’d always loved most had in common. As a recipe developer, I naturally tend to incorporate lots of savory, umami-rich ingredients into the dishes I create. All of the recipes you’ll find here are full of bold, balanced flavors.
Over the years my website grew from passion project to full-time business. I couldn’t be more grateful for the role that it’s played in my life, or for all of you, who make it possible.
I attended culinary school at the French Culinary Institute in NYC (now part of ICE) and also hold a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition. But most of what I know about cooking comes from having grown up in a food-loving Italian-American home, and a lifetime of curiosity and self-directed learning.
Though not directly food-related, my undergraduate degree from Princeton University and JD from Columbia Law School also inform the perspectives you’ll encounter here.
I currently live in the small coastal town of Fair Haven, NJ with my husband, two surprisingly grown-up children, one large dog, and one small cat. When not working on UG, I love to travel, sing (professional and volunteer gigs as a mezzo-soprano), spend meaningful time with friends, volunteer (currently as the Marketing Chair for @monmouthcivicchorusnj), read, and stay in shape (give or take 🙃).
If you’re ready to dig into a world of thoughtful food, with some low-key culinary education that empowers you to make more and more of your own fabulous choices over time, I’d so love to have you here. ❤️
#foodblogger #trendingreels #trending #trendingaudio #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #foodstagram #foodreels #viralreels #viralrecipes #influencers
Are we trending yet? ☀️🌀🙃
Hi hi! I’m Carolyn Gratzer Cope, a.k.a. @umamigirl. I’m 47, but don’t I look 23 when I slide all my recipes into the frame in direct sunlight?
In 2008 I made a career change, and ever since I’ve been sharing my own (now 700+) professionally-developed, lovingly tested recipes with millions of home cooks around the world.
I named this whole shebang Umami Girl because when I learned about umami, I suddenly understood what all the foods I’d always loved most had in common. As a recipe developer, I naturally tend to incorporate lots of savory, umami-rich ingredients into the dishes I create. All of the recipes you’ll find here are full of bold, balanced flavors.
Over the years my website grew from passion project to full-time business. I couldn’t be more grateful for the role that it’s played in my life, or for all of you, who make it possible.
I attended culinary school at the French Culinary Institute in NYC (now part of ICE) and also hold a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition. But most of what I know about cooking comes from having grown up in a food-loving Italian-American home, and a lifetime of curiosity and self-directed learning.
Though not directly food-related, my undergraduate degree from Princeton University and JD from Columbia Law School also inform the perspectives you’ll encounter here.
I currently live in the small coastal town of Fair Haven, NJ with my husband, two surprisingly grown-up children, one large dog, and one small cat. When not working on UG, I love to travel, sing (professional and volunteer gigs as a mezzo-soprano), spend meaningful time with friends, volunteer (currently as the Marketing Chair for @monmouthcivicchorusnj), read, and stay in shape (give or take 🙃).
If you’re ready to dig into a world of thoughtful food, with some low-key culinary education that empowers you to make more and more of your own fabulous choices over time, I’d so love to have you here. ❤️
#foodblogger #trendingreels #trending #trendingaudio #midlifewomen #midlifeblogger #foodstagram #foodreels #viralreels #viralrecipes #influencers
Sure they are, buddy ⤵️
Chana masala-inspired vegan chickpea curry is the stuff of dreams. Cozy, comforting, super-flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Comment “curry” to have the recipe delivered to your DMs.
#curry #chickpeacurry #chanamasala #veganrecipes #plantbasedrecipes #bigflavor #umami #spiceitup
Sure they are, buddy ⤵️
Chana masala-inspired vegan chickpea curry is the stuff of dreams. Cozy, comforting, super-flavorful, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Comment “curry” to have the recipe delivered to your DMs.
#curry #chickpeacurry #chanamasala #veganrecipes #plantbasedrecipes #bigflavor #umami #spiceitup
My bad for not posting this a week ago, but I’d forgotten that the whole world hasn’t read and internalized my ages-old blog post on perfect hard-boiled eggs 🙄
Anyhoo, here’s what to do next time. You can find the full details on the website. 💛
#deviledeggs #hardboiledeggs #cookingschool #cookingtips #kitchenhacks
My bad for not posting this a week ago, but I’d forgotten that the whole world hasn’t read and internalized my ages-old blog post on perfect hard-boiled eggs 🙄
Anyhoo, here’s what to do next time. You can find the full details on the website. 💛
#deviledeggs #hardboiledeggs #cookingschool #cookingtips #kitchenhacks
