About Maria Bakkers

Maria Bakkers is an recipe creator, food writer, and former restaurant chef who specializes in family-friendly meals and practical home cooking. As a mother of two, she understands the importance of easy, reliable, budget-friendly meals — a passion she brings to every recipe she develops for thefrypans.com.

Culinary Background

Maria has worked in multiple U.S. restaurants, gaining hands-on experience in comfort food, classic techniques, and fast-paced kitchen environments. She completed her professional training in Hospitality and Catering at South Thames College, London — a program that strengthened her skills in global cuisine, flavor balance, and kitchen management.

Role at thefrypans.com

As a core author at thefrypans.com, Maria focuses on creating trustworthy, kitchen-tested recipes and helpful cooking guides. She ensures each recipe is approachable for the modern American household.

• Develops beginner-friendly and family-focused recipes
• Tests cookware and kitchen gadgets for reliability
• Creates step-by-step tutorials and cooking tips
• Writes meal-prep and weeknight dinner guides
• Ensures recipes use simple ingredients available in the U.S.

Cooking Philosophy

• Easy, practical meals for busy families
• Comfort classics with modern twists
• Recipes using accessible pantry staples
• Stress-free meal prep and time-saving techniques

Life at Home

Maria lives with her husband and two children, who often help test her newest recipe ideas. Her home kitchen is the heart of her creativity — the place where everyday family cooking meets professional experience.