Selene Harlow

Selene Harlow
Selene Harlow
Global Flavors & Vibrant International Recipes Adapted for American Kitchens

Selene Harlow, Certified Sommelier – Global Flavors & Vibrant International Recipes Adapted for American Kitchens.

Profile:

Meet Selene Harlow

Selene's kitchen is a passport to the world. After spending over a decade traveling across six continents—living in Buenos Aires, teaching English in Thailand, working harvests in Tuscany—she returned home with notebooks full of recipes, techniques, and food memories from every corner of the globe.

Her mission at Recipes & Cook is sharing those discoveries in a way that's accessible to American home cooks. She carefully adapts international recipes to work with ingredients available at regular grocery stores, without sacrificing the authentic flavors that make each dish special.

Her Culinary Philosophy

  • Authenticity Meets Accessibility: Selene respects traditional recipes while making practical substitutions that work in American kitchens.
  • Stories Behind the Food: Every recipe comes with cultural context—the history, traditions, and personal memories that make food meaningful.
  • Spice Confidence: She guides you through unfamiliar ingredients and flavor profiles, building your comfort with global cuisines one dish at a time.

Background & Expertise

Selene holds a degree in cultural anthropology with a focus on food traditions, which she's combined with hands-on cooking education from around the world. She's taken pasta-making classes in Bologna, curry workshops in Mumbai, and dumpling lessons in Shanghai. She's also a certified sommelier, adding wine pairing expertise to her culinary toolkit.

Before joining Recipes & Cook, Selene wrote for travel and food publications, authored a cookbook on Southeast Asian home cooking, and led culinary tours in Mexico and Morocco. She brings that rich background to every recipe, ensuring you get not just instructions but inspiration.

When not developing recipes, Selene tends her extensive herb garden, practices her (admittedly mediocre) Spanish, and hosts monthly international dinner nights where friends explore new cuisines together. She believes that cooking food from other cultures is an act of connection and curiosity.

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Latest recipes:

Shanghai Fried Noodles: Better Than Takeout

Shanghai Fried Noodles

4.33 (6 Ratings)

These Shanghai Fried Noodles have a rich, charred color. This homemade recipe with shredded pork is a hit. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 20 minutes.

Dill Pickle Hummus: Zesty and Vibrant

Dill Pickle Hummus

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Dill Pickle Hummus is a zesty dip. This homemade dill pickle hummus recipe is a healthy dill pickle hummus choice. Check our budget swap table. Ready in 5 min!

Best Easy Guacamole Recipe: Chunky and Zesty

Best Easy Guacamole Recipe

5.00 (4 Ratings)

Master the best easy guacamole recipe for restaurant-style results. This easy homemade guacamole recipe includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 10 min!

Greek Quinoa Chicken Salad: High Protein

Greek Quinoa Chicken Salad

Master Greek Quinoa Chicken Salad with our guide. This high protein chicken quinoa salad includes a common mistakes checklist. Ready in 30 minutes.

Beet Salad with Spinach Mandarin Oranges: Roasted

Roasted Beet Mandarin Orange Salad

4.00 (3 Ratings)

Master Beet Salad with Spinach Mandarin Oranges with our guide. This Beet Mandarin Orange Salad includes a step-by-step timing guide. Ready in 60 minutes.

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps: Sizzling and Savory

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe

4.25 (4 Ratings)

Master this cheesecake factory thai lettuce wraps recipe with our step-by-step guide. Includes a professional timing guide for the perfect peanut sauce.

Thai Iced Tea: Bold and Silky

Thai Iced Tea with Condensed Milk

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Master this easy thai iced tea recipe with our step-by-step guide. Create an authentic thai iced tea at home with our exact brewing timing. Ready in 40 min.

Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs Recipe

Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Master these Sticky Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs with our foolproof marinade guide. Includes an exact temp chart for juicy results and a common mistakes…

Portuguese Chicken Thighs with Charred Honey Glaze

Portuguese Chicken Thighs Recipe

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Master Portuguese Chicken Thighs with our dual acid marinade and honey finish. Includes an exact temperature chart and common mistakes checklist.

Sweet and Sour Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe

Sweet and Sour Chicken Slow-Cooked

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Master authentic Sweet and Sour Chicken using the slow cooker method. Our guide includes a step-by-step timing chart and a common mistakes checklist.

Authentic Mexican Pozole Recipe

Mexican Pozole Rojo Recipe

4.50 (6 Ratings)

Discover how to make authentic Mexican Pozole with this traditional, slow-simmered recipe. Features a velvety broth and fork-tender pork.

Caribbean Chicken Stew: Rich & Tender

Caribbean Chicken Stew

4.20 (5 Ratings)

Master this authentic Caribbean Chicken Stew recipe, featuring tender chicken slow-simmered in a rich gravy.

Caribbean Lamb Stew With Potatoes

Caribbean Lamb Stew

4.80 (5 Ratings)

Master authentic Caribbean Lamb Stew using the traditional browning technique. Includes a step-by-step timing guide and common mistakes checklist.

Rice Cooker Burrito Bowls with Chicken

Rice Cooker Burrito Bowls

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Master these vibrant Rice Cooker Burrito Bowls with our step-by-step timing guide. This recipe yields 4 servings and includes a common mistakes checklist for…

10-Minute Mediterranean Bowls

Mediterranean Bowls in 10 Minutes

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Craft quick Mediterranean Bowls using vibrant pantry staples in just 10 minutes. This recipe includes a step-by-step timing guide and common mistakes checklist.

Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas: 15 Minute Meal

Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas

4.00 (2 Ratings)

Make vibrant Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas using store-bought shortcuts. This Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas recipe includes a step-by-step timing guide.

Authentic Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

Kung Pao Chicken Recipe

4.67 (6 Ratings)

Master the authentic Kung Pao Chicken Recipe with our high-heat technique guide. Includes exact time breakdowns and a common mistakes checklist.