Author: Maria Bakkers
About The Fry Pans
Fact-Checked / Medically Reviewed By: Dr. Farzana Antu, BSc, MS, MPH (North South University)
Welcome to The Fry Pans — your trusted kitchen companion for home-tested recipes, practical cooking advice, and honest product insights. Whether you’re a beginner cook or an experienced home chef, we’re here to help you cook smarter, eat better, and choose tools that truly work.
Our Mission
At The Fry Pans, our mission is simple:
To make home cooking easier, healthier, and more enjoyable — using practical steps, real ingredients, and expert guidance you can trust.
We do this by providing:
- Reliable, kitchen-tested recipes
- Evidence-based nutrition guidance
- Honest cookware reviews and comparisons
- Meal plans, ingredient tips, and cooking techniques
- All content reviewed for accuracy by qualified professionals
No clickbait. No misinformation. Just real, useful content for your daily kitchen life.
Meet the Author
Maria brings a blend of global culinary training and hands-on restaurant experience to every recipe and review on this website.
Professional Background
- Trained in Hospitality and Catering at South Thames College, London
- Worked in multiple U.S. restaurants, from comfort-food diners to fast-paced kitchen environments
- Experienced in:
- Classic cooking techniques
- Recipe development
- Kitchen operations
- Flavor balancing
- Ingredient testing
Maria’s philosophy is simple: Good cooking doesn’t need fancy techniques — it needs clarity, balance, and confidence.
Her recipes reflect the kind of food people want to cook every day: simple, comforting, nutritious, and full of flavor.
Our Fact-Checking & Review Process
To maintain quality and trust, all nutrition claims, health notes, and ingredient safety information are reviewed by medical and public health professionals, including:
Dr. Farzana Antu, BSc, MS, MPH (North South University)
Dr. Antu helps ensure that:
- Nutrition information is based on scientific evidence
- Ingredient safety claims are accurate
- Health-related guidance is responsible and well-researched
This allows us to publish content that is both delicious and reliable.
Cook Smarter with My Tools
Protein Intake Calculator
Body Fat Calculator (U.S. Navy Method)
Recipe Nutrition Calculator
Nutrition-Backed Meal Plans
- All
- Muscle Gain
- Weight Loss
14-Day Anti-Inflammatory Meal Plan
7-Day High-Protein Low-Carb Meal Plan
