Welcome to my kitchen!

Hi, I’m Serine Milo, and cooking isn’t just what I do it’s who I am. I was born and raised in the U.S., but my heart and my hands carry the rhythm of generations before me. My parents and grandparents were what you’d call soulful cooks they didn’t follow recipes, they followed instincts. Every dish they made was an act of love, a gift to the table, a memory waiting to be shared. Growing up in that kind of kitchen, you don’t just learn how to cook. You learn how to listen to ingredients, how to feel timing in your bones, and how to find joy in the smallest details.

I remember my grandmother humming while she ground spices, her hands steady and sure, her stories woven into every motion. My father was the one who taught me how to balance flavors, always saying that food should surprise you, then comfort you. My mother could bring warmth to the simplest lentil soup and make it taste like home, no matter where we were.

I grew up absorbing all of it, storing away tastes and techniques like treasures. But I always felt a pull toward what’s next. I love honoring my roots, but I also love twisting tradition into something new, something that speaks to the now. My kitchen is a place where saffron meets sriracha, where slow braises sit beside quick pickles, where nothing is too sacred to be playfully reimagined.

Cooking with love isn’t just a saying in my family, it’s the first ingredient. Whether I’m slow-roasting tomatoes or flash-searing scallops, I want the person eating to feel cared for. I believe food should make you feel something. It should tell a story, even if it’s a new one every time.

Now, I share what I’ve learned and what I’m still discovering with home cooks and food lovers who are looking to bring more heart into their kitchens. I’m not here to lecture or to dazzle with precision I want to inspire, to connect, to remind people that cooking is a beautiful mix of memory, creativity, and a little bit of courage. If you have a spoon in your hand and love in your heart, you already have everything you need.

So come into my kitchen. Let’s cook something unforgettable together.

Whether you’re cooking for yourself or for others, Mellow Dishes is your space to breathe, cook, and enjoy the moment.

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