Valerie Brunmeier is a recipe developer, cookbook author, and the founder of the website Valerie’s Kitchen, where she’s been sharing her passion for cooking since 2011. Her well-tested recipes are specifically created for home cooks, featuring step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in the kitchen. With a focus on approachable, flavorful meals, Valerie’s recipes make it easy to create delicious dishes for everyday dinners and special occasions alike. In addition to her main site, she also shares lighter, health-focused recipes on her second website, Wholesome Made Easy. Her work has been featured by Parade, Country Living, Better Homes & Gardens, The Pioneer Woman, and more, and she has appeared in cooking segments on her local Portland ABC affiliate.
Meet Valerie
Hi, I’m Valerie Brunmeier, the author, recipe developer, and chief cook behind Valerie’s Kitchen. I’m also wife to my amazingly supportive husband, Paul, and mom to four great guys. I was born and raised in Northern California and now call Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley home. Our big family has grown even larger and now includes my sons’ wonderful partners and two grandsons we absolutely adore.
I’m the youngest of six, and my mom taught all of us to cook. She remains my biggest inspiration, both in the kitchen and in life. Her influence is why I get excited about things like kitchen gadgets, freezer meals (thrilling!), baking from scratch, planning holiday menus, and hosting big family gatherings. Most importantly, she taught me her practical approach to cooking wholesome meals that appeal to all ages.
Our Family Favorites
People ask me all the time if I actually cook the recipes on my site and the answer is a resounding YES! These are just some of the recipes that are requested on a regular basis in my house.
Sandwiches
Deli Style Roast Beef
Cakes
Pumpkin Gingerbread
One Pot
Philly Cheesesteak Pasta
Side Dish
