Author Overview
Serine Milo
Title: Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Creative Founder
Location: New York, USA
Expertise: Comfort baking, soulful desserts, everyday cooking, recipe development and testing, visual storytelling, food photography, approachable home recipes
About Serine
I’m a recipe developer, food photographer, and the creative founder of Mellow Dishes. I’m based in New York, USA, where I develop comforting recipes inspired by everyday life, seasonal ingredients, and the joy of simple cooking.
Since launching Mellow Dishes, I’ve been sharing thoughtfully tested recipes and clear, approachable guidance to help home cooks feel confident and relaxed in the kitchen, whether they’re baking something sweet or preparing an easy family meal.
Over time, these recipes have grown into a warm, engaged community of readers who value flavor, simplicity, and intention. Mellow Dishes is a space built on trust, creativity, and the belief that good food doesn’t need to be complicated to be meaningful.
My work focuses on comfort baking, soulful desserts, and nourishing everyday meals, all created to fit real schedules while still feeling special.
My Expertise
Growing up, I spent hours watching my mother and grandmother bake simple treats in the kitchen — especially brownies and cookies. Those early moments shaped the way I bake today and inspired many of the desserts you’ll find on Mellow Dishes.
As a self-taught home baker, I now specialize in brownies and cookies, from classic favorites to lighter, more mindful versions. Recipes like Zero Sugar Brownies, Matcha Brownies, Chocolate Sugar Cookies, Peanut Butter Cookies, and Copycat Crumbl Chocolate Cookies reflect my focus on balance, texture, and dependable results.
Before any brownie or cookie recipe is published, it is tested multiple times in my own kitchen to ensure the right structure, sweetness, and bake consistency. I pay close attention to details like fudgy centers, soft crumbs, crisp edges, and doughs that behave the same way every time.
Each recipe includes clear, step-by-step instructions and practical baking tips, because my goal is to help you feel confident and successful, whether you’re baking your first batch of brownies or perfecting your go-to cookie recipe.
My Journey
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, I later settled in New York, where my love for food, creativity, and storytelling naturally came together. I studied communication with a focus on creative expression, which shaped the way I approach recipe writing, photography, and content today.
Mellow Dishes began as a personal project, a quiet space to share lighter desserts, comforting flavors, and intentional cooking. As the site grew, I made the decision to dedicate myself fully to building it into the creative home it is now.
Over the years, I’ve developed and published hundreds of carefully tested recipes, with a strong focus on healthier desserts, low-sugar treats, and balanced sweets. From recipes like Zero Sugar Brownies and Blue Chia Pudding to lighter classics such as Tiramisu Without Raw Eggs, each recipe is created with clarity, balance, and real-life cooking in mind.
I’m known for my thorough recipe testing process. Every recipe goes through multiple rounds of testing before it’s published, ensuring dependable results, approachable steps, and consistent texture and flavor. I include clear instructions and practical tips because my goal is for you to feel confident and successful — whether you’re making a healthier dessert for the first time or refining your favorite baking routine.
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Whether you’re just starting out or have been baking for years, Mellow Dishes is a welcoming space where home bakers come together to share ideas, encouragement, and everyday comfort recipes. This community is about learning at your own pace, cooking with intention, and enjoying the process as much as the result.
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Thank you for being here. It truly means so much to share my kitchen, my recipes, and this space with you.
S.M
