Hi, I'm Elena
Hi, I’m Elena, and The Sear is my home base for all things cooking, writing, and feeding the people I love. I grew up in a family where the kitchen was never quiet. Someone was always chopping, stirring, or leaning over a pot to taste “just one more time.” I learned early that food didn’t have to be fancy to feel special - it just had to be honest, well-seasoned, and cooked with care. Years later, not much has changed.
How I Cook
Good ingredients, treated simply. Salt at every stage. Tasting as you go. Not every recipe takes hours plenty are weeknight-friendly but I take the time to do things properly. That's about it.
Why
The Sear?
Thoroughly tested recipes that actually work.
Clear instructions with tips and variations.
Technique tutorials and cooking guides.
Seasonal cooking inspiration.
No sponsored content - Never ever.
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