
Welcome to
CooKhinley
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU PASTA, MAKE IT AL DENTE
Hello!
Hi, I’m Khinley, a 19 year old student, MasterChef 2024 contestant, and the creator of CooKhinley.

My passion
My journey into cooking began out of necessity when I first got to university, driven by the desire for tasty yet budget-friendly meals. Now, it's become my greatest passion.
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Cooking exclusively in a student kitchen so far does have its quirks – trust me, I’ve wrestled with temperamental ovens and limited space. With a little bit of patience you can often overcome these challenges and I hope my experience provides you with the confidence to try!
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Growing up in diverse countries like Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Italy and the UK has enriched my perspective. I believe cooking can be considered a window into a culture and I hope therefore to take you on a culinary journey around the world.
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My cooking philosophy is therefore open-minded, embracing creativity and experimentation. Sometimes, but hopefully increasingly rarely, this does mean that I have pushed ingredients slightly too far and created something which was not the most appetising. Do not fret though, everything on this website is absolutely delicious!
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From my most creative dishes for the keenest food enthusiasts, to the most straightforward recipes for those just getting started on this journey, I’ve included something for everyone!
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For the future
Part of my explorations with cooking has led me to question the way we interact with recipes and how they are created – this is what my ‘creative projects’ attempt!
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Join me on this culinary adventure and lets try build a vibrant community together! Expect more recipes, creative projects and, at some point, restaurant reviews in the future.
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For now, I hope that you enjoy my recipes and find them helpful!
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