A smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a cream sweater, sitting in a kitchen with white cabinets and a bowl of oranges in the background.

Hi there, I’m Sophia but all my besties call me Pia! I’m the cook, recipe developer, and heart behind OnePotPia.com. If you’ve ever found yourself staring into the fridge at 6:00 PM, wondering how to put together a nourishing meal without creating a mountain of dishes, you’re in the right place. I created OnePotPia to help home cooks like you make real, flavorful food using one pot, one pan, or one dish — no stress, no clutter, just good food and a little joy.

I’m not a trained chef or a culinary school graduate. In fact, I started out like many of you — figuring out how to make meals work on a tight budget and an even tighter schedule. What I did have was a love for food, a curiosity about flavors, and a determination to cook meals that felt homemade without being overwhelming. Over the years, through trial and error, a lot of late-night Googling, and more than a few failed recipes, I built up a collection of go-to meals that I could count on. And over time, I realized something: the best meals were always the simplest ones — the ones made in a single pot, with ingredients I already had on hand, and without a pile of dishes waiting for me afterward.

That realization sparked the idea for OnePotPia. I wanted to create a space where cooking could feel fun again — not like a chore, not like a competition, and definitely not like you needed a dozen kitchen gadgets just to get dinner on the table. This site is a celebration of uncomplicated cooking: one-pot pastas, sheet pan dinners, hearty soups, slow cooker favorites, quick stovetop meals, and cozy casseroles — all made with real ingredients and real life in mind.

About Pia

Chocolate chip cherry cookies on a baking sheet with some chocolate pieces and fresh cherries in a bowl nearby.
Healthy vegetable salad with shredded carrots, purple cabbage, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, and fresh cilantro in a ceramic bowl.
Baked chicken thighs with a glazed sauce, garnished with celery sticks, rhubarb stalks, and fresh herbs on a baking pan, with fresh greens in the background.
Lemon bars on a wooden board with fresh lemons and lemon slices in the background.

My recipes are inspired by everyday life: the rush of a weekday evening, the craving for something warm and filling after a long day, the joy of feeding people you love without burning out. Whether you're cooking for one, feeding a family, or making a late-night meal just for yourself, you'll find something here that fits your rhythm. I focus on flavor-forward, fuss-free recipes — meals that are practical but never boring, simple but never bland.

One of my goals with OnePotPia is to show that cooking doesn’t have to be complicated to be deeply satisfying. You don’t need to follow trends or buy fancy ingredients to make something delicious. In fact, many of my favorite recipes were born from those “what do I have in the fridge?” moments — the kind that require creativity, not perfection. I believe in using what you’ve got, trusting your instincts, and letting go of the idea that every meal has to be Pinterest-perfect.

Beyond the recipes, this site is also about building confidence in the kitchen. I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed by complicated instructions or recipes that assume you already know ten cooking techniques. That’s why I write my recipes with real people in mind — people with busy lives, limited time, and varying levels of experience in the kitchen. I want you to feel like you can actually make the recipes you see here — and better yet, enjoy the process.

Cooking is about nourishment, but it’s also about connection — to yourself, to others, and to culture. I love incorporating flavors from different cuisines and sharing dishes inspired by my own background and travels. You’ll find influences from Mediterranean, Asian, Latin, and American comfort food traditions, all woven into simple one-pot recipes that don’t require a culinary passport to pull off. It’s food for everyone, and anyone can make it.

Outside of the kitchen, I’m a bit of a homebody. I love cozy nights in, rainy-day reading, and trying out new ingredients just for fun. I believe in slow mornings, strong coffee, and the magic of a well-stocked pantry. When I’m not testing recipes or writing blog posts, you can usually find me curled up with a notebook, sketching out new meal ideas or thinking about what to cook next. Food is how I unwind, how I express creativity, and how I share love.

So whether you’re a total beginner, a seasoned cook looking for new inspiration, or just someone who hates doing dishes (been there!), I’m so glad you’re here. My hope is that OnePotPia.com becomes your go-to place for reliable, feel-good recipes that make cooking more approachable and a lot more fun. You don’t need to do it all — just one pot at a time.

Thanks for stopping by. Let’s make something simple and delicious together.

With warmth,
Pia
Founder of OnePotPia.com