Daniel Harper

Hi, I’m Dan, the home cook behind Cleveland Cooking. This recipe website focuses on practical, reliable home cooking recipes developed and tested in my kitchen in Cleveland, Ohio. I’m a self-taught cook who believes good food doesn’t need to be complicated. The recipes on Cleveland Cooking are built around real meals people actually want to make—weeknight dinners, family favorites, seasonal dishes, and a few special recipes that are worth slowing down for. Food has always been about connection in my house. My wife, son, and daughter are my regular taste testers, and many recipes on this site started as something we wanted to put on the dinner table again and again. From comfort food like meatloaf to seasonal recipes like plum and peach bruschetta, every dish reflects the kind of cooki...