Hi, I’m Kimberly Killebrew. Wife of one, mother of two, cook of many.
Come travel the world through your taste buds!
I’m German from the Stuttgart area of southern Germany and later lived for 7 years in Cambridgeshire, England, all the while traveling the world and absorbing as much as I could about different cultures, traditions and cuisines. I moved to the United States in my mid-20’s where I now live with my husband and our two kids. We live on our 55 acre homestead with a massive vegetable garden and fruit orchard where we grow most of our own produce with the company of our coonhound Huxley, our rabbit Buddy, 13 chickens, 7 cotton patch geese, and 10 very noisy Guinea fowl. Having received my cooking training in Germany and England with specialty classes in France, Italy and Spain, I love preparing and experimenting with a large range of flavors and international cuisines. Passionate cook, recipe developer, traveler and photo enthusiast, I LOVE FOOD!
Being married to a doctor, I emphasize health and healthy eating. As a wife, mother and former marriage & family therapist, I also believe that eating the occasional naughty indulgence contributes to happy and healthy relationships – and sanity!
As I like to joke with my fellow therapist and psychologist friends, I now provide “food therapy” :)
Since its creation in 2013, The Daring Gourmet™ has grown to a place where millions of people visit every month for tried and trusted recipes. By 2015 I quit my private counseling practice to run my website full-time and haven’t looked back since. I couldn’t have done this without you, thank you for your support! ❤️
Cooking has been one of my biggest passions ever since I can remember. I was taught to cook by my Bavarian mother, a wonderful international cook and my culinary mentor, who involved me in her cooking adventures from the time I was 3 or 4 years old. She instilled in me a love of good food and an appreciation for world cuisine. Though I later received training in Germany, England and the United States, it’s my mom who deserves most of the credit. My Oma (German grandmother) was also a major influence on my progression as a cook. As a young woman in Silesia (Breslau) my Oma trained as a professional cook and took those skills with her when she and my Opa later moved to Bavaria and later Stuttgart. My Oma was likewise a fabulous cook and going over to their house for Sunday dinners were something we always looked forward to. I grew up learning everything I could about cooking from my mom and my Oma. When we later moved to England my love of cooking and training continued through my young adulthood and broadened through my travels throughout Europe.
My recipes are influenced by both my strong German and British heritages as well as my extensive travels throughout the world. I love developing original recipes, revitalizing classics, and demystifying the obscure. The Daring Gourmet features a little something for everyone – everything from simple to complex, popular to obscure, healthy and…well…not so healthy, carnivore and vegetarian, sweet and savory, classics and originals, dishes from every corner of the world, and simply downright good eats!
When I’m not visiting new places by foot, I’m traveling the world through my taste buds. Come join me!
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Freelance Recipe Developer/Food Writer/Photographer for Cuisinart.com
Food Writer/Contributor at Honest Cooking
Classic Pot Roast picture used as the product label for Red Fork Pot Roast Slow Cook Sauce
Better Recipes (Better Homes and Gardens) Winner of the “Best Mexican Recipe Ever” (Tinga Poblana Tacos)
Mini Victoria Sponge Cakes on Today, May 9, 2018
Cherry Marzipan Streusel Cake on Taste of Home, December 19, 2018
Marzipan on Taste of Home, March 20, 2019
Injera on Smithsonian Magazine, February 21, 2023
German Stollen on The Pioneer Woman, September 14, 2023
Chicken Paprikash on BuzzFeed, October 26, 2023
German Bratwursts on USA Today, September 18, 2020
Italian Stuffed Squash on Country Living, July 31, 2019
Pfeffernüsse on Good Housekeeping, November 17, 2016
Sweet Potato Sour Cream Pie on Country Living, October 19, 2016
Homemade Almond Paste/Marzipan on Taste of Home, March 30, 2019
Springerle on The Pioneer Woman, October 21, 2022
Irish Boxy on The Pioneer Woman, January 27, 2023
Pot de Crème as “The Best Chocolate Dessert for Valentine’s Day” on Allrecipes, February 2022
Mince Pies featured in Special Issue 2018 edition of Country Sampler
Homemade Vanilla Extract featured in November/December 2018 edition of Mother Earth Living
Chicken Xacuti in Condé Nast Traveler, August 2020
Quinoa Cornbread featured on Huffington Post, February 1, 2014
Pink Grapefruit Buttermilk Muffins on Huffington Post, February 20, 2015
Tinga Poblana Tacos on Huffington Post, May 8, 2015
Indian Mango Chutney on Huffington Post, September 25, 2015
Caramel Banana Upside-down Bread on Huffington Post, October 20, 2015
Mint Chocolate Meringues featured on Today, March 15, 2014
New Orleans Grillades and Grits featured on Fox, March 21, 2014
Mini Football Pizzas featured on People, January 23, 2015
Ultimate Green Bean Casserole on Newsweek, November 22, 2017
Homemade Greek Yogurt on SHAPE Magazine, April 11, 2017
Maple Bacon Breakfast Pie on Country Living, March 11, 2016
Greek-Style Grilled Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes & Feta on Simplemost, March 26, 2019
5 Unique and Creative Desserts You Need To Try Immediately on LDS Living, Nov. 24, 2018
Featured on Armstrong Flooring, May 7, 2018
Best DIY Christmas Wreaths featured on HomeBNC, November 2018
Micro-Dwelling Remodel featured on Cadet Heat, April 6, 2017
Maple Bacon Breakfast Pie on House Beautiful, March 14, 2016
The Daring Gourmet hosted an Exclusive Interview with America’s Test Kitchen Christopher Kimball
The Guest Judge for Manfrotto’s Food Photo Contest, June 10, 2015
“A Food Menu” article published on Manfrotto, June 10, 2015
St. George’s Bermuda Travel Article on Jetsetter, July 29, 2015
Berbere on Yahoo! January 22, 2021
Shanghai Noodles on Yahoo! May 11, 2020
German Stollen on Yahoo! Nov 12, 2020
Niter Kibbeh on The Sacramento Bee, February 2019
Spotted Dick on Pure Wow, August 2017
Fettuccine Alfredo on Parade, November 2017
Sweet and Sour Sauce on Rachel Ray, August 6, 2018
Featured in “16 Ways to Reduce Hunger” on DietSpotlight, October 18, 2017
German Rotkohl published in September/October 2015 edition of GRIT Magazine
Maple Bacon Breakfast Pie on Good Housekeeping, March 14, 2016
Caramel Banana Upside Down Bread featured on Cooking Channel, June 12, 2013
Ultimate Greek Burgers featured on Cooking Channel, May 20, 2014
Aji Verde Sauce on David Lebovitz, September 18, 2014
Best Christmas DIY Outdoor Decor (Wreath) featured on HomeBNC, November 2018
Pozole Rojo on Chowhound, March 4, 2019
Injera on Chowhound, January 1, 2020
Mango Chutney on Chowhound, July 9, 2020
Caramel Banana Upside-Down Bread on Chowhound, December 7, 2015
Caramel Banana Upside-Down Bread on Chowhound, February 23, 2019
Mandelhörnchen on Chowhound, December 3, 2019
English Crumpets on Chowhound, March 24, 2018
Shanghai Noodles featured on Delish, February 2018
Bethmännchen & Heidesand Cookies featured on The Local, November 2018
Spotted Dick on Pure Wow, May 2, 2018
BLT Quiche featured on SheKnows, March 29, 2014
Smoky Black-eyed Pea and Ham Soup on SheKnows, February 24, 2015
Domoda (Gambian Peanut Stew) on SheKnows, December 1, 2014
Shanghai Noodles featured on Yahoo News, February 23, 2016
Maple Bacon Breakfast Pie on Delish, March 2016
Caramel Banana Upside Down Bread on Chow.com, November 29, 2014
Swabian Potato Salad on Chow.com, July 30, 2015
Killer Peanut Butter Cake on Delicious Magazine, April 21, 2017
German Heidesand on Buzzfeed, November 13, 2018
German Bethmännchen on Buzzfeed, November 13, 2018
German Marzipankartoffeln on Buzzfeed, November 13, 2018
Swabian Käsespätzle on Buzzfeed, August 22, 2017
Homemade Greek Yogurt on Buzzfeed, March 17, 2017
Käsespätzle on Buzzfeed, January 11, 2017
Roasted Tomato Risotto on BuzzFeed, February 24, 2015
French Almond Cake with Lemon Lavender Glaze on BuzzFeed, March 14, 2015
Asian Wheat Berry Salad on BuzzFeed, April 24, 2015
Homemade Berbere on BuzzFeed, June 19, 2014
White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Cookies on BuzzFeed, November 8, 2014
Chinese Orange Chicken featured on Brit + Co., March 31, 2014
Lemon Zucchini Bread with Lemon Glaze featured on Brit + Co, July 13, 2014
Shanghai Noodles on Delish, January 20, 2017
Caramel Banana Upside-Down Bread on Chowhound, January 24, 2018
Five recipes featured as “The Perfect Mother’s Day Menu” on LDS Living Magazine, May 9, 2013
Five recipes featured on “Five Heavenly Summer Treats”, LDS Living, July 22, 2014
Polenta Lasagna featured as one of six “most beautiful and healthy” lasagna recipes from across the web on Recipe.com
Indian Mango Chutney featured on She Knows, July 5, 2013
Sweet Potato Corn Chowder featured on The Kitchn, September 3, 2013
Caramel Apple Pie Cookies on The Kitchn, October 1, 2014
Heidesand & Bethmännchen Cookies on The Local, December 3, 2016
Caramel Pear Walnut Cake on Community Table/Parade, November 8, 2016
Mexican Wheat Berry Salad, selected winner on California Walnuts, June 2014
Sichuan Chicken & Cashew Noodles featured on Babble.com, July 16, 2013
24-hr Crockpot Apple Butter featured on Babble.com, September 30, 2013
Easy Homemade Greek Yogurt featured on Skinny Mom, August 31, 2015
Gambian Peanut Stew (Domoda) featured on SheKnows, December 14, 2015
Dutch Beef and Onion Stew (Hachee) featured on SheKnows, December 14, 2015
Sweet Potato Corn Chowder made top of All Fresh Recipes’ list of “7 Best Ever Soup Recipes”
PBJ Sandwich Cookies with Strawberry Marshmallow and Cream Cheese Filling featured on Babble.com’s “10 Best of The Best Sandwich Cookies”
PB Sandwich Cookies with Nutella Marshmallow Cream Cheese Filling featured on Babble.com’s “10 Best of The Best Sandwich Cookies”
Sweet Potato Corn Chowder, “7 Best Soup Recipes”, Allfreshrecipes.com
Greek-style Grilled Asparagus Salad featured at iHerb.com, June 24, 2014
Ethiopian Doro Wat featured on Wisebread, April 10, 2014
Pink Grapefruit Muffins made the Top 9 Best Grapefruit Recipes on Daily Buzz Moms
Egyptian Koshari was the Featured Dish for “World Cuisine Wednesday” at NoshOn.It, April 3, 2013
Ginger Scallion Noodles, “15 Asian Inspired Dinners”, Best Friends For Frosting, Sept. 20, 2013
Mexican Meatballs, “12 Meatballs From Around The World,” Tablespoon, Sept. 20, 2013
Tom Kha Gai made NoshOn.It’s list of 10 Asian Cuisines, May 8, 2013
Candy Gold Bars, 19 Caramel Recipes, on The Berry, Oct. 2, 2013
Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls featured as the “Must-Make Dessert” on StupidDope, Oct. 2, 2013
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup, featured on The Berry, Oct. 16, 2013
Ginger Scallion Noodles, featured on The Berry, March 10, 2014
Chocolate Almond Quinoa Cake, 8 Unique Ways To Cook With Quinoa, SheKnows, Oct. 17, 2013
Mega Healthy Honey Olive Quinoa Cake featured on Skinny Ms, Oct. 29, 2013
Classic Slow Cooker Pot Roasts featured on Plated, January 21, 2014
Ethiopian Doro Wat featured on The Savory, December 22, 2014
Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies with Nutella Marshmallow Cream Cheese Filling featured on Remodelaholic, January 28, 2014
The Daring Gourmet was the Featured Blog on Foodista for Valentine’s Day 2013
Featured Recipe on FoodBlogs (PBJ Sandwich Cookies with Strawberry Marshmallow Cream Cheese Filling), April 3, 2013
Daily Buzz Top 9 Meatloaf Rcipes: South African Bobotie, Nov. 22, 2013
Featured Recipe on Tasty Kitchen(Chinese Orange Chicken), February 20, 2013
Featured Recipe on Tasty Kitchen (Mongolian Beef), February 21, 2013
Featured Recipe on Tasty Kitchen (Chocolate Deception Cake), February 25, 2013
Featured Recipe on Tasty Kitchen (Tinga Poblana Tacos), March 5, 2013
Featured Recipe on Tasty Kitchen (Japanese Mushroom, Tofu and Vermicelli Soup), March 6, 2013
Featured Recipe on Tasty Kitchen (Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies with Nutella Marshmallow Cream Cheese Filling), March 8, 2013
Featured Recipe on Tasty Kitchen (Polenta Lasagna), March 11, 2013
