I’m Dana ♥

Born and raised in Canada, and now living on the beautiful outskirts of Pittsburgh, I’m the recipe developer, author, and photographer here at Killing Thyme. (Also the accountant, marketing manager, social media slave, and a bunch of other junk I didn’t know I was signing up for ;) )

Here’s How It Started…

I’m a journalism grad who landed a career in music journalism in my early 20s. It was wild! And a little too much for this homebody. So I ended up in finance and real estate for a while. Down the road, my passion for cooking, writing, and food photography led me to start a food blog. This was just supposed to be a hobby—but it quickly blossomed into a full time job that allowed me to stop working for the man. It was a terrifying leap, but I have an incredibly supportive husband and, well, my friends and family will tell you my spirit is known to make me do some pretty ballsy things…

I’m currently back in school part time studying Functional Nutrition to become certified through the Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy; I want to be a trusted source of knowledge (with credentials!) for you, my dedicated readers.

My Food Philosophy

Like with anything in life, balance is key. Nutrition is super important to me, but so is nourishing the soul. I put a lot of focus on swapping out red meat for ground turkey recipes (like this turkey burger), and I have mad love for salmon (we have this miso salmon on repeat). But that doesn’t mean we don’t indulge in the occasional slow cooker Mississippi pot roast! So you will definitely find a variety of recipes here.

Plus, when it comes to indulgences, there’s almost always a way to make them less of an offender. Example: I can’t say no to chicken wings, so I often opt for air fryer Buffalo wings. WIN!

What You’ll Find Here at Killing Thyme

  • A large collection of recipes that promote balanced eating with ease. If you’re looking to swap out ground beef, check out my turkey recipes. Want to incorporate more fish into your diet? I’ve got some real easy fish recipes for that. You’ll also find some goodies in our arsenal of air fryer recipes.
  • The Monday Munch! My weekly newsletter, which you can sign up for on the homepage, will keep you up-to-date with new recipes, revisit old favorites, and show you what other readers have been making.
  • Killing Thyme offers readers a Fish & Seafood Guide which is still being updated as time goes on. It includes tips on buying sustainable fish, cooking methods, etc.
  • Give my Amazon shop a peep for non-plastic storage options and fantastic cast iron options for those ditching non-stick coatings. You can also browse my collection of trusty kitchen gadgets!

Killing Thyme’s Top 5 Recipes

Close up shot of stacked turkey burger with greens, tomato slice, melted cheese, onions, and mushrooms.

Best Turkey Burger Recipe

These super flavorful juicy patties make for the best turkey burger. They're weeknight friendly and can be frozen for future dinners!

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Overhead shot of two Ramen bowls and bottle of Sriracha sauce.

Easy Homemade Ramen Bowls {Best Ramen Recipe}

Looking for the best Ramen recipe to make at home? These Easy Homemade Ramen Bowls let you make restaurant-worthy soup in the comfort of your own kitchen. 

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Serving platter of crispy potatoes garnished with parsley.

Crispy Oven Roasted Mini Potatoes

These oven roasted mini potatoes are crispy on the outside, creamy within, and seasoned perfectly. Easy enough for weeknights, and good enough for Sunday dinner!

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Black bowl filled with rice, pico de gallo, black beans, onions, avocado, and shredded chicken.

Healthy Burrito Bowl Recipe

This Burrito Bowl Recipe is so satisfying! It's the perfect healthy lunch option and it's super easy to throw together.

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Chicken burger with melted cheese on a serving platter.

Best Chicken Burger Recipe

The best chicken burger recipe comes with juiciness and tons of flavor! It's easy, adaptable, and will change your mind about chicken burgers. 

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More About Dana & Killing Thyme

Where did the name “Killing Thyme” from from?

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a sucker for a clever pun. And now every time somebody asks me what my blog name is in person, I have to explain, “Killing Thyme, but thyme spelled like the herb”. Jokes on me!

What fish recipes would you recommend for someone just starting to incorporate fish into their diet?

Simple prep and mild flavor is important to anyone newer to fish, so I’d go with this Baked Alaska Pollock or, if you enjoy a nice East-Asian flare, this Easy Miso Salmon or these Sweet Thai Chili Air Fryer Salmon Bites!

What are your best recipes that swap out ground beef for ground turkey?

Readers love my turkey burger recipe. A few other popular choices would be my ground turkey meatballs, sloppy joes with ground turkey, or this ground turkey chili.

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