​​How I Got Here...

Hi, I’m Rany, and I’d like to welcome you to KitchenBrigade.com — a “home cooking community” this space is close to my heart inspired by the people who first taught me what real food is. I fell in love with cooking early on. Side by side with my aunt and cousins, watching pots bubble away with love... learning how to make Tandoori chicken by memory from my grandmother, Biji... and my dad too he’d cook and season everything just right -without ever measuring a thing.

Looking back, I’d say food was never just food. The taste and comfort in every dish came from more than just ingredients — they came from knowledge, passion, and tradition. It was culture. It was connection. Our dinner table was always open to anyone who popped by. As my children were growing up, I found they too appreciated learning to cook. It became this shared rhythm between us. Those moments are some of my most precious memories. 

Kitchen Brigade is my way of carrying that spirit forward and  honoring that legacy- with nourishing recipes rooted in whole foods, good fats, and flavors that feed the body and nurture the soul. A lot of my cooking is influenced by my upbringing in England — a mix of British classics which I was taught at school and continued to self teach and Indian cooking through my family. “All of the meals I share on the blog come straight from my kitchen — some one-pot, super practical, and always full of flavor (with minimal cleanup, of course).”perfect for one-two people, but easy to scale for a crowd.

You'll also find food stories, tips, and inspiration on the blog because I feel there’s always more to food than what’s on the plate.   

"Think of Kitchen Brigade as your neighborhood potluck on the internet."        

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Hey, if you’ve got a special recipe that means something to you, I’d love to see it.   
Send it over with a photo. Once it's approved you'll be notified and I’ll feature it on Kitchen Brigade and credit you.

You’ll even be able to share the link with family, friends and social media. Go to:  Contact Page for Submission Guidelines

"Let’s keep the spirit of Kitchen Brigade going — real food, real stories, from real kitchens."