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Welcome to As Easy As Apple Pie!


Hey there! I’m Elena Tomasi, the recipe developer, food stylist, and photographer behind As Easy As Apple Pie.

With over a decade of hands-on experience in recipe development, food styling, and photography, I specialize in creating easy, seasonal recipes for everyday home cooking. My work has been featured in leading publications like Tasty, The Kitchn, and House Beautiful.

My Journey with Food

In 2014, I started As Easy As Apple Pie as a hobby after leaving my job as a private jet flight attendant. What began as a fun project soon became my full-time job. Traveling around the world and working with top chefs and food suppliers taught me a lot about different cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques.

Elena on private aircraft.

What You’ll Find Here


My goal is to create recipes that not only taste amazing but are also easy to follow and beautifully presented. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Tried-and-true recipes: What you see on the blog is what we eat regularly! From everyday favorites to special treats, each dish is tested to ensure it’s easy to follow and delivers great results. You’ll find plenty of soups, salads, healthy dishes, and a few indulgent treats—because life is all about balance!
  • Seasonal: I love using fresh, in-season ingredients to bring out the best flavors. From spring’s bright produce to fall’s cozy ingredients, you’ll find recipes that celebrate what’s currently available.
  • Step-by-step instructions: Whether you’re new to the kitchen or a seasoned cook, my clear instructions and tips make every recipe easy to master.

New here? Explore the recipe index to discover dishes by category, dietary type, season, and even ingredient.

More About Me

  • Originally from Italy, I’ve been living in the Middle East for over 25 years (🇦🇪 currently in the UAE)
  • My all-time favorite food? Pizza 🍕
  • My go-to coffee order is always a caramel macchiato. ☕
  • Krispy Kreme original glazed donuts are my ultimate weakness. 🍩
  • My favorite dessert? A classic a Strawberry Tart. 🍓
  • The recipe I make the most? My Fall Harvest Salad – it’s easy and delicious year-round. 🥗
  • Fun fact:I love running! I’ve run the Valencia Marathon, several half marathons, and local races. I’m currently training for the Valencia Half Marathon in October. I’m very proud to be coached by Eilish McColgan, an Olympian and world-class athlete, who has been incredible in helping me improve my running. 🏃🏻‍♀️

Elena’s Favorites

Banana bread muffins in a basket with chopped walnuts in the background.
Banana Muffins
a slice of apple cake dusted with powdered sugar
Low-Fat Apple Cake
A bowl of Greek pasta salad ready to be served
Greek Pasta Salad
A basket full of soft dinner rolls, fresh out of the oven, ready to be eaten.
Cloverleaf Rolls

Features

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to be featured in leading media outlets, including Tasty, The Every Girl, Country Living, The Kitchn, House Beautiful, Brit+Co, and more. Check out my press page
for a full list of features.

Stay Connected


I’d love to hear from you! Here are some ways to stay in touch:

  • Leave a comment on any posts
  • Visit my contact page for direct inquiries.
  • Email me at elena (at) aseasyasapplepie (dot) com.
  • Connect with me on social media: Facebook, X, Pinterest, and Instagram.
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Thanks for stopping by – I hope you find something delicious to make today! 😊

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