Who’s Behind Palace Recipes?
Lauren smiling in her small kitchen in Lexington, Kentucky, sunlight catching a tray of fresh cookies, apron slightly messy, a ginger cat sleeping nearby.
Hi, I’m Lauren Bennett — the voice (and hands) behind palacerecipes.com.
I’m 40, married to Derek (43), a night-shift nurse who saves lives while I try not to burn the cookies. I’m also mom to Jonas (12), who has a gluten allergy, and Ellie (8), who insists every dessert needs “magic” in it — usually sprinkles.
And then there’s Coco, our senior ginger cat who thinks the kitchen counter is his throne.
For years, my life felt like a long list of to-dos: school pickups, Derek’s upside-down schedule, allergy-safe meals, dishes piling up, and always that “what can I possibly make with this?” moment at 6PM.
Cooking, which used to bring me joy, started to feel like another job — until one night, with an almost-empty pantry and a tired heart, I found three things: peanut butter, sugar, and an egg.
Twelve minutes later, I had cookies. And something in me shifted.
Ellie called them magic. Jonas smiled — actually smiled — after a long day. And I… I remembered why food matters.
Why I Started This Blog
Palace Recipes was born from that one small victory: a cookie that didn’t need a mixer, a degree, or a grocery run.
I created this blog for the overwhelmed parent, the tired student, the “I can’t bake” person.
Because I know what it feels like to want comfort — fast — without ten ingredients and an anxiety spiral.
This blog is for minimalist bakers with real lives.
It’s about baking soft, warm, peanut butter cookies when your brain’s on 2%. It’s about making something sweet from almost nothing. And feeling like you’ve done enough.
What You’ll Find Here
- 3-ingredient cookie recipes that actually work
- Gluten-free options made for real families (Jonas-approved)
- Pantry-only desserts — no fancy tools, no fuss
- Warmth, empathy, and maybe a few crumbs on the countertop
Because in this house, baking isn’t about impressing.
It’s about pausing. Breathing. Sharing something soft and good.
From My Kitchen to Yours
If you’re juggling too much, doubting yourself, or just trying to bake something your kid can eat — welcome. You belong here.
This isn’t a place for perfect cakes.
It’s for quiet wins. Warm cookies. And remembering that small things, made with heart, do matter.
So come in. The oven’s warm.
The cookies are almost ready. And you don’t even need to change out of your old sweatshirt 😉
Wanna Reach Out?
Got a recipe story, a question, or just want to say hi?
📧 I’d truly love to hear from you — anytime.
Email me at: [email protected]
Let’s share some sweetness, one message and one cookie at a time.
With care,
Lauren
Founder of palacerecipes.com