Meet Chef Lina Moretti

Lina Moretti is the heart and hands behind FoodByLina. Born into a family where food was never just food — it was tradition, celebration, and sometimes even therapy — Lina learned early that the best meals were the ones made with intention.

Her cooking roots are a vibrant blend of influences. Raised in a multicultural household, Lina grew up eating everything from rustic Mediterranean stews to bright, spice-forward street food. She spent her early adult years working in cafes, learning from cooks across cultures, traveling to taste the world, and always coming home to her own kitchen — experimenting, reimagining, and perfecting.

Though not classically trained, Lina brings something else to the table: a natural intuition for flavor, a deep respect for ingredients, and an infectious love for sharing food with others.

What You’ll Find on FoodByLina

FoodByLina is for the flavor-curious, the kitchen rebels, the weeknight warriors, and the Sunday slow-cookers. Lina’s recipes are designed to fit your real life — without sacrificing flavor, texture, or soul.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Vibrant, globally-inspired recipes – From zesty sauces and spice blends to comfort foods with a twist, Lina brings a world of flavor to your plate.
• Unfussy, flexible cooking – No gatekeeping here. Lina believes great food should be approachable, not intimidating. Whether you have 20 minutes or two hours, there’s something here for you.
• Plant-forward favorites + indulgent must-haves – Healthy-ish meals, feel-good treats, and balance in between.
• A sprinkle of storytelling – Every dish has a reason, a memory, or a little life lesson woven in. Lina shares not just recipes, but the moments behind them.

Why FoodByLina?

This blog is a love letter to home cooks — especially the ones who cook with instinct, improvise with what they’ve got, and never measure the garlic.

“FoodByLina” isn’t about perfection — itAt its heart, cooking is about connection. It’s about transforming ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary, and allowing yourself the freedom to experiment — to play with flavors, to taste as you go, and to trust your instincts.

For Lina, the philosophy is simple: if it feels good to make and even better to eat, then you’re doing it right. Cooking isn’t just about following steps on a page — it’s about creating moments that feel nourishing, joyful, and real.

Our Kitchen, Your Community

Here at FoodByLina, we believe food is more than recipes. It’s stories shared, traditions passed down, and memories created around the table. That’s why this space isn’t just an archive of meals — it’s a growing community, a kitchen table that anyone is welcome to gather around.

Whether you’ve come here looking for a quick dinner idea after a long day, hoping to explore a new cuisine that sparks curiosity, or simply craving something honest, comforting, and homemade — you’ll find a place here. This is a kitchen where both seasoned cooks and beginners can feel at home.

So pull up a chair, bring your appetite, and let’s cook together.

Welcome — to the kitchen, to the flavor, to the family.

Cook boldly. Eat joyfully.
– Chef Lina Moretti