About

Hi, and welcome to Slimming Violet! Here you’ll find plenty of SIMPLE YET DELICIOUS RECIPES, MEAL PLANNING INSPIRATION, AND CULINARY HOW-TO TO GIVE YOU MORE CONFIDENCE IN THE KITCHEN. 

So you’re here because you’re looking for ideas for quick and easy meals to feed your family, right? 

Perhaps you’re stuck in a bit of a recipe rut and want to try some new dishes that will break up that mealtime monotony, so you’re less tempted to order that takeaway? 

Or maybe you just want to brush up your kitchen skills so you have more confidence when it comes to experimenting with ingredients, trying different techniques, and troubleshooting common culinary problems. 

If so, you’re in the right place! 

I’m Violet Parker, a home cook, food lover, and recipe developer, and I created this website for people just like you. 

I’ve been a professional food writer for over 15 years, creating content for a wide variety of print and online publications. 

I started Slimming Violet back in 2018 as a passion project, and as a way of documenting my favourite recipes and adventures in the kitchen. 

Slowly but surely, the site started to grow a dedicated following, and now hundreds of thousands of people from all around the world visit here every month for mealtime inspiration and cookery how-to! 

I work on Slimming Violet full time, with a little help from a close-knit team of experts, from my home test kitchen and office studio. 

I love both the science and art of cooking, how the two blend together to create meals that *just work*, and good food is my passion, my purpose, and my all-time favourite thing to share with others. 

I’m also a wife, mother of daughters, and dog owner.

When I’m not working on Slimming Violet, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family, visiting local restaurants, and enjoying a glass of good wine. 

Be sure to come over and join us in the Slimming Violet Facebook Group, so you never miss a new recipe and you can chat with likeminded people!

You can also connect with me on LinkedIn.  

Don’t forget to take a look at our Etsy store too, where you’ll find printable meal planning printables and related resources! 

You can also check out my frequently asked questions, where I cover everything from why I chose my blog’s name, to how to request a recipe, and lots more. 

If you have a question about a specific recipe or post, the quickest way to get a response is to leave a comment via the form at the end of the post. These are checked every day, and I always endeavour to leave a detailed response to any queries. 

A behind-the-scenes shot of where my recipes are created and tested! 

Testimonials

Your Recipes

One of my favorite things about creating recipes is seeing you enjoying them in your own homes! I love being tagged in your creations on Instagram, and here’s a small selection of readers’ photos that they’ve shared recently… 

@kingofkale tried my beef bourguignon recipe, and it looked fantastic served with roast potatoes and greens!

@thin_lizzie_sw made my oven baked onion bhajis and commented that they’re ‘so simple to make’! 

@ashleyshonestjourney made my honey chili chicken, and called it a ‘firm fave’! 

@nafldfoodie tried my autumn pasta salad, with a few of her personal favorite additions! 

Work with Slimming Violet

You can contact me at info@slimmingviolet.com if you’d like to learn more about sponsored posts or similar opportunities. My current media kit is available on request. Please kindly note that I don’t accept guest posts. I’m looking forward to hearing from you!