Hi! My name is Katerina, and I’m the recipe developer and photographer behind Diethood. I’m so glad you’re here!
- Expertise: I’ve been creating recipes, writing about food, and photographing my kitchen adventures since 2010. That’s 15 years of testing, tweaking, and sharing meals your whole family can enjoy.
- Education: I have an MBA in Organizational Management, but everything I know about cooking comes straight from the heart. Most of my skills come from time spent in the kitchen with my Mama and Baba (grandma), along with lots of practice on my own.
- Location: I was born in Bitola, Macedonia, and moved to Northwest Indiana when I was 10 years old. Today, I’m a proud mom to two amazing girls, Ana and Aleksandra, and wife to my loving husband, Goce (that’s “Go-tse”). Cooking, eating, and gathering around the table with them is my greatest joy. It’s also the reason I started this food blog. For me, food isn’t just fuel. It’s how we connect, celebrate, and care for each other.
Cuisines
I grew up on wholesome Macedonian dishes with plenty of Mediterranean influence from my family’s kitchen. As the years went on, I expanded my cooking to include American comfort food along with Asian, Latin, European, and other global favorites.
With over 2,000 recipes published on Diethood, you’ll find everything from quick weeknight dinners to holiday showstoppers. My recipes reflect how my family really eats: fresh ingredients, bold flavors, approachable methods, and plenty of comfort. Whether you’re a total beginner or an experienced cook, you’ll always find something here to love, but most of all, you’ll find easy recipes you can actually make.
Fun Facts
- I love to travel. From the Emirates to Australia, plus countless cities across Europe and everywhere in between, exploring new places (and foods!) is one of my favorite things.
- We’re a soccer family. My daughter Ana plays for her high school team, and we’re her loudest cheerleaders. When we’re not on the sidelines, you might find us at a Real Madrid match somewhere around the world.
- Dance is a big part of our lives, too. My younger daughter, Aleksandra, is a dedicated dancer, and I never miss a chance to cheer her on at competitions. She keeps us on our toes. Literally.
- I balance my kitchen time with sports and entertaining. I balance my kitchen time with sports and plenty of fun outside the kitchen. When I’m not cooking or photographing food, I’m watching soccer with my family, catching a tennis match, or tuning into football on Sundays. I also love opening my home to friends and family. Good food always tastes better when it’s shared around the table.
- Food blogging was never the plan. I started Diethood to share family recipes, and it grew into thousands of published posts, millions of readers, and a career I absolutely love!
Let’s Connect on Social
Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest to make sure you never miss a new recipe. And if you want even MORE ideas, check out my second site: Easy Weeknight Recipes.
Thank you so much for stopping by, and Na Zdravje! (Pronounced, “Nice Driveway”, and that’s Macedonian for, “To Your Health!”)
Want to Get in Touch?
You can contact me at katerina (at) diethood (dot) com or use the form below:
