About Amal El Midaoui

Amal El Midaoui, owner and recipe creator behind LUM Recipes

welcome to LUM Recipes

Meet Amal El Midaoui

I’m Amal El Midaoui, the owner, chef, and recipe creator behind LUM Recipes. I share approachable family recipes and practical cooking guidance for busy home cooks who want flavorful food without unnecessary complication.

My goal is simple: help you feel confident about what to cook next and make each recipe easy to follow in a real home kitchen.

What You’ll Find Here

LUM Recipes focuses on dependable everyday food for an American home-cooking audience, with ideas that can also help readers in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and beyond.

Main dishes for busy weeknights and family meals
Breakfast and brunch recipes for quick or make-ahead mornings
Appetizers and snacks that are easy to prepare and share
Soups, salads, desserts, and practical nutrition-friendly ideas for everyday planning

Our Editorial Approach

Recipes and guides are written to be clear, useful, and honest about what a home cook should expect. We prioritize practical steps, relevant ingredient notes, realistic timings, and helpful serving guidance. When we update a recipe, we review the instructions and recipe card together so the page remains consistent.

Nutrition information, when provided, is an estimate. Readers should always review ingredients for their own dietary needs and allergies.