About EazyGrub
Welcome to EazyGrub, where real life comes first and recipes come second.
Around here, every recipe uses 6 ingredients or less, because life is already complicated enough. Whether you’re tired after a long day, stretching your grocery budget, cooking for one, feeding a hungry family, helping your teenager learn to cook, or simply staring into the pantry wondering, “Now what?”… you’re in the right place.
Okay… six main ingredients. 😉
I don’t count the little everyday things like oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, or other common pantry seasonings because chances are you’ve already got those sitting in the cupboard.
My goal is to help you buy fewer ingredients, not argue over whether garlic powder counts.
There are no fancy ingredients to hunt down, no complicated techniques to master, and absolutely no judgment.
Just simple recipes made with everyday ingredients that help you get good food on the table without emptying your wallet or draining the little energy you have left.
And yes, you’ll find plenty of clever shortcuts here:
Cream soups.
Seasoning packets.
Refrigerated dough.
Cake mixes.
Frozen vegetables.
Rotisserie chicken.
If they help make supper easier, they’re welcome in my kitchen.
Because here’s the truth…
- Shortcuts don’t make you a lazy cook.
- They make you a smart one.
- It’s not anti-homemade……..it’s pro-helpful.
About Joanne
Hi! I’m Joanne Andrea.
I’m a proud Canadian with Ukrainian and Dutch roots, so food has always been one of the ways my family showed love. My Grandma Mary taught me how to make perogies, cabbage rolls, and nalysnyky, while my dad filled our conversations with stories and memories about Dutch cooking.
Today I share my home with my two four legged assistants, Bayo and Dougie. They firmly believe every recipe should come with quality control, especially if it accidentally falls on the floor.
Cooking for my mom, who lives independently with Parkinson’s, is also a big part of my life. I focus on meals that are easy to reheat and enjoyable to eat, which ties back to my background as an Occupational Therapy Assistant focusing on mental health and geriatrics. Making daily life easier – through food – has always been at the heart of what I do.
Long before food blogging, I worked as a photographer, photographing everyone from families to restaurants and professional chefs. My work has appeared in print and online, including Avenue Magazine. Eventually I realized I could combine my love of photography with my love of food, and that led to my first website, The Salty Pot.
As that site grew, I kept hearing a different need.
People weren’t always looking for gourmet meals.
They were looking for relief.
They needed recipes that didn’t require twenty ingredients, an expensive grocery trip, or endless energy after work.
That’s why I created EazyGrub.
It’s a place for busy parents, beginners, teenagers, seniors, students, exhausted shift workers, people living on tight budgets, and anyone who simply wants cooking to feel a little less overwhelming.
My hope is simple.
When you visit EazyGrub, I want you to feel like a friend has pulled up a chair at the kitchen table and said,
“Let’s figure out supper together.”
Because real life isn’t perfect.
Your recipes don’t have to be either.
What You’ll Find Here
- ✅ Minimal-ingredient recipes – 2 to 6 ingredients max. (not including common seasonings and cooking oil).
- ✅ No-stress cooking – easy enough for beginners, quick enough for busy families.
- ✅ Helper-friendly – cans of soup, cake mixes, and spice packets are welcome here.
- ✅ Kid-approved – simple snacks and dinners that little hands can help make.
- ✅ Storage tips – because even easy meals deserve to be enjoyed later.
No matter your skill level or budget, you’ll find recipes here that prove cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious.
My Work
Over the years, recipes from both of my blogs have been featured in places like:
It’s been an amazing journey, and I’m thrilled to share it with you.
Let’s Connect
Whether you’re here for a quick dinner idea, want to try a silly snack recipe, or just need a laugh in the kitchen, you’re in the right place. Grab a fork (or a spork – we’re not fancy here) and let’s get cooking!
📧 Got a question or just want to say hi? Reach me anytime at [email protected].
Happy cooking, friends! 💚