Cook. Connect. Explore.
At The Effortless Kitchen®, we believe cooking should be joyful, approachable, and deeply satisfying. Whether you're just starting out or want to sharpen your skills, we offer hands-on culinary coaching, private cooking demo parties, and engaging classes for both intimate gatherings and corporate teams virtually or in person.
For those craving adventure, our curated culinary retreats offer a luxurious way to explore the world through food. Indulge in local flavors, enjoy expertly paired multi-course meals, and take part in unforgettable cooking experiences without the stress of planning.
Wherever you are on your cooking journey in your own kitchen, or the world, The Effortless Kitchen® makes it easy to savor every bite.
Meet Your Chef and Travel Expert
Debbie Brosnan
Cooking Educator and Foodie Travel Leader
Debbie loves all things food and travel and her culinary journey has taken her from her home kitchen to cooking classes and food adventures across the globe.
Debbie is a passionate self taught home cook who began her culinary journey in Brooklyn, N.Y. cooking along side her mother and grandmother. She learned from an early age that food is not only nourishing, but brings joy and connection as her family gathered every week at Grandma’s house for Sunday supper. Debbie’s cooking knowledge is expansive and crosses many genres from her countless hours watching The Food Network, taking hands-on cooking classes during her travels, and dining out to understand flavors and expand her palate.
Debbie started The Effortless Kitchen® as a personal chef business in 2019 and quickly adapted it during the pandemic into a platform for virtual cooking classes. It has since evolved into multiple offerings around cooking coaching, cooking demo parties, and culinary travel.
Debbie’s lifelong love of travel inspired her to create small group culinary trips, inviting others to explore different cultures through local cuisine and food based experiences.
Debbie’s philosophy around cooking blends healthy, flavor packed recipes with simple techniques anyone can master, perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike. Whether you are confident in the kitchen or just starting to cook at home, you will learn something new.
Simple, Healthy, and Delicious
Did you know The Effortless Kitchen® Cookbook: Simple, Healthy, and Delicious Recipes That Make Everyday Cooking Effortless is available on Amazon?
This cookbook brings together over 70 of my go-to recipes. You’ll find everything from vegetarian main dishes to globally inspired noodles, pasta, and meatballs. Most recipes include easy dietary substitutions so you can adapt them to suit food allergies or preferences.
I’m so happy to have all of these favorites in one place for you to cook, share, and hopefully add to your weekly rotation.
Want a signed copy? Reach out to me directly—I’d love to send one your way!
The Effortless Kitchen® Cookbook Volume 2 will be released in the Fall 2025.
Looking for a Speaker?
Are you searching for an engaging speaker to be part of a live or virtual event, a podcast guest, someone to speak to your group, or participate in a workplace health and wellness training? Chef Debbie can speak on a number of topics including the value of experiential travel and why now is a good time to take the trip, healthy cooking made easy, 3 essentials every beginner cook needs to get started, and the importance of cooking and food education in the workplace. Some of these talks cover kitchen confidence, adjusting seasoning to your palate, and tiny tweaks to make your meals healthier without sacrificing taste. Contact Chef Debbie for more information and to schedule your event date.
In The News
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What People Are Saying
“My husband and I did 6 private cooking lessons with Debbie and they were so helpful and fun. We were able to cook together and learn new healthy recipes that we have added into our weeknight lineup. I am also more confident with my knife skills. I am keeping herbs in my fridge and am less afraid to cook new vegetables. We plan to continue classes on a one off basis after my busy season.”
— Marietta C.
“If you're someone who needs to figure out how to make cooking a more palatable part of your daily routine, you need to work with Debbie! As a busy mom with my own business and many commitments in my life, I struggled with how to make healthy cooking a part of my routine for my family. Her recordings make meal planning fun!”
— Melissa C.
“My family was looking for a virtual cooking class to celebrate one of our birthdays, and I'm so glad I found Debbie's class! Her recipes are flexible to accommodate various food preferences (spicy vs. not-spicy, etc.), and she is a patient and knowledgeable teacher. And best of all, the food is fantastic. I will definitely be incorporating her recipes into my normal cooking routine!”
— Madeline B.
