Girl in flowered overalls smiling on a kitchen island with her eyes closed.

Hi! I’m Andrea.

I’m here to make sure dinner is never boring.

I create approachable, flavour-forward recipes for real life (weeknights, weekends, last-minute plans, and crowd-favourite dishes) that make hosting feel easy. And on the nights you’re staring into the fridge hoping for a miracle? I’m your girl.

Hip Hip Gourmet is built on go-to techniques, smart shortcuts, and recipes that work the first time (and the second… and the “I didn’t measure that” third). If you’re hungry, short on time, or just here for something delicious, you’re definitely in the right place.

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BRAND PARTNERS

Select partnerships over the years.

Miss Vickie’s, Burnbrae Farms, Dempster’s, Oroweat, President’s Choice, Redpath, Pacific Foods, Mott’s Clamato, Premier Protein, Nestlé, HelloFresh, Campbell’s, Goodfood, Piller’s

I Believe In…

Clean As You Go

A quick rinse here, a wipe there. Stay on top of the mess so the only thing left to enjoy is the meal.

Checking Labels

Ingredient lists matter. I’ll steer you toward the good stuff and keep things simple, honest, and actually delicious.

No Bland Bites

Because life’s too short for boring food. Expect cozy comfort, crowd favourites, and recipes with real flavour.

What You’ll Find Here

You don’t need fancy ingredients, a culinary degree, or hours in the kitchen to make something delicious.

What you do need? A little curiosity, a love for big flavour, and one more sprinkle of Parmesan.

Woman smiling behind a homemade sheet pan pizza behind a cutting board with sliced mushrooms and red peppers.


Fun Facts About Me

  • I’m Italian, which explains the obsession with pasta, parmesan, and feeding people.
  • I believe every meal is better with “a little sauce”… and by little, I mean a lot.
  • I’m a twin, and I also have an older sister. And yes, we bond best over food.
  • If I’m not cooking, I’m probably planning a trip… preferably somewhere with incredible food.
  • I take happy hour very seriously… mostly for the snacks, but the drinks help too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Steak. Always steak. 😅

If I want the best results with almost zero stress, I’m doing my reverse sear steak. It’s my favourite way to get that perfect crust + juicy center. And if I need something fast-fast, my restaurant-style ribeye is the quick save.

And when I’m not in a steak mood? My 15-minute Korean BBQ beef rice bowl never misses.

Honestly… it’s a mix of cooking, cleaning, photographing, editing, and texting my friends “please come taste this.” 😅 I’ll usually test a recipe, tweak it, shoot it (while the light is good), then spend the rest of the day writing the post, editing photos, and trying to keep my kitchen from looking like a tornado hit it.

If you want the extra real answer: there’s always snacks involved.

Nothing goes to waste, I promise! Most of it gets eaten by me (obviously), my lucky AF boyfriend (aka my prime recipe tester who somehow never says no), shared with family and friends, or packed up for leftovers the next day. And if a recipe takes a few tries, you can bet my freezer is working overtime.

You’re welcome to share a link to a recipe, but please don’t copy and paste the full recipe or use my photos without permission. If you’d like to feature something, just reach out! I’m happy to chat.

I love collaborating with brands that fit Hip Hip Gourmet. You can reach me through my Contact Page and include a few details about what you have in mind.

Thanks for being here! You’re basically family now. So, let’s cook →