Hi, I’m Nichole 👋
Welcome to Casa de Crews – a food blog built for real life, busy schedules, and people who still want dinner to taste amazing.
I grew up in the kitchen as the oldest of four kids, often helping get dinner on the table while my parents were at work. Cooking wasn’t about trends or perfection, it was about feeding people well. That love of menus, hosting, and good food stuck with me.
I started Casa de Crews in 2011, shortly after marrying my husband. What began as a newlywed blog for friends and family slowly evolved. When my husband went to law school, meal planning became essential. We were two busy young professionals who needed dinners that were fast, budget-conscious, and healthy-ish; but never boring. That season shaped the way I cook to this day.
Over the years, I’ve tried just about every eating style: Whole30 and paleo, low-carb and keto, calorie counting, fasting, etc. What I’ve landed on now is simple and sustainable: balanced meals made with mostly whole foods that taste good, feel good, and don’t take over your life.
At Casa de Crews, you’ll find recipes that are:
- Flavor-forward but uncomplicated
- Mostly gluten-free and minimally processed
- Ready in 30–40 minutes
- Designed for real people who want variety, not the same meal five days in a row
What You’ll Find at Casa de Crews
- Comforting, reliable dinners like crockpot pot roast, Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage, and perfectly grilled beef burgers; meals that feel familiar but never boring.
- Weeknight-friendly staples such as air fryer chicken thighs and pressure cooker baked potatoes that make getting dinner on the table easier without sacrificing flavor
- Flavor-forward sides including Mexican street corn salad and the best side salad for pizza night, designed to round out meals without extra stress
- Entertaining classics with a twist like deviled eggs with pickle juice and salt and vinegar chicken wings, perfect for gatherings and casual hosting
- Balanced indulgences like no-bake peanut butter pie, because real-life cooking always has room for dessert
When I step away from the kitchen, you’ll usually find me exploring new-to-me restaurants around Florida. We’re Tampa natives now living just outside Orlando, and despite the jokes, Florida is a true melting pot of global flavors.
You’ll also find me on Instagram chatting about what we’re streaming next, or at home spending time with my husband and our three very spoiled pups : Gigi, Oskar, and Lily.
Work With Me
I’m a full-time food blogger and recipe developer and have partnered with brands like Sprouts Farmers Market and HSN, Dandy Fresh Produce, Blue Harbor Fish Co.,Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Yeast, OceanMist Produce, and more . My recipes and content have been featured by outlets including BuzzFeed, Good Housekeeping, HuffPost, and ELLE Decor, among others.
For brand partnerships, media inquiries, or collaborations, you can reach me at casadecrews [at] gmail [dot] com.
Thanks for being here – I’m so glad you found Casa de Crews.
cheers, Nichole
