You Don't Have To Be A Chef

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Welcome to You Don't Have To Be A Chef, where we turn quick and easy cooking into an art form!

Based in the bustling heart of NYC, our women-led team is on a mission to bring the vibrant, sun-kissed flavors of the Mediterranean (and beyond) straight to your kitchen. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just figuring out how to turn on the stove, we’ve got you covered.

Our story began with our YouTube channel, @YouDontHaveToBeAChef, where we showcase fresh, fast, and flavorful recipes anyone could master.

But here’s the secret sauce (literally): our game-changing spice blends. We quickly realized that our spice blends were the key to bringing all those vibrant, authentic flavors to life, so we decided to bottle the magic and share it with you!

Spice blends to
the rescue!

Each of our Mediterranean and Indian spice blends is expertly crafted to give you bold, complex flavors without the hassle. Toss them into any dish – whether you’re roasting, frying, pickling, or sautéing – and turn your meals into an effortless flavor explosion.

Say goodbye to that cluttered spice drawer and hello to a one-stop flavor solution!

EXPLORE OUR SPICES

Who are we?

We come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing a unique twist to the kitchen, and we’re here to help YOU make healthy, mouthwatering meals in no time. After all, in today’s fast-paced world, time is short, but your food doesn’t have to be short on flavor.

Chef's hand adding garnish to a plate with seared meat and salad topped over a splash of red sauce. On it the title "The chef"
Hands of a cook holding a beautiful light blue cast iron pot on the stove. Behind are various bottles of wine and sauces. on it the title "The non-chef"
So, let’s make cooking fun, flavorful, and fantastically easy, because you don’t have to be a chef to cook like one!
Chef's hand adding garnish to a plate with seared meat and salad topped over a splash of red sauce.

Daniele Barrick

Daniele Barrick is a chef, wife, mom of two, and the heart behind Scottish Bakehouse, a farm-to-table take-out gem in Martha’s Vineyard, MA. Inspired by her Italian grandmother’s homemade cooking, Daniele crafts delicious dishes using the freshest local ingredients she can find.

Her culinary curiosity has taken her around the world, gathering recipes and inspiration from chefs and locals alike. From juicy lamb meatballs to bright, zesty salads, Daniele’s recipes are packed with flavor and easy enough for anyone to enjoy in their own kitchen.

Hands of a cook holding a beautiful light blue cast iron pot on the stove. Behind are various bottles of wine and sauces.

Yael Manor

Yael Manor, a devoted wife and mom of two, has been bringing Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Eastern European flavors to life since her childhood days in her mother’s kitchen. Originally from Israel, Yael moved to the U.S. to pursue a demanding career in classical piano, but her passion for food soon led her to explore the culinary world even deeper.

At her holiday table, you’ll find everything from homemade Gefilte fish (yes, really!) to grilled seafood and spicy Mediterranean salads. When she’s not whipping up meals, Yael is likely canning, fermenting, or experimenting with new spice blends to keep flavors exciting and fresh.

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Five spoons filled with various spices used in our Mediterranean spice blends.

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