Welcome to Lil’ Luna!
We are so happy you are here! This is your go-to source for easy, no-fail recipes that anyone can master! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cook, our mission is to make dinnertime simple, stress-free, and delicious. With clear step-by-step instructions, helpful videos, and well-tested recipes, we take the guesswork out of cooking so you can enjoy foolproof meals every time.
From classic comfort foods to family-favorite Mexican dishes, every recipe is crafted with flavor, ease, and reliability in mind. But Lil’ Luna is more than just recipes—we’re here to help you bring people together through food. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner, a backyard barbecue, or a simple family gathering, we provide helpful hosting tips, time-saving tricks, and stress-free meal ideas to make entertaining effortless.
Lilluna.com was born in early 2010. Kristyn started sharing all of her favorite Mexican recipes that she got from her mom, aunts and grandma as well as some of the traditional American recipes that came from her dad’s family. Since then, we have created 2000+ recipes to share here on the site and across social platforms like Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram.
Behind the scenes, a dedicated team works hard to ensure that every recipe is thoroughly tested, easy to follow, and truly works. We believe that good food creates lasting memories, and our goal is to help you cook with confidence—so you can focus on enjoying time with family and friends. Let’s make mealtime (and hosting!) easier, more fun, and always delicious!
Our Credentials & Process
- At Lil’ Luna, every recipe is tested multiple times in our kitchens before it’s published. We also cook from these recipes every day, just like you! Our goal is to ensure that every dish turns out just as delicious in your kitchen as it does in ours.
- We go the extra mile to make our recipes clear, simple, and beginner-friendly. With well-structured instructions, step-by-step photos, and hundreds of videos, we make sure that anyone—no matter their skill level—can cook with confidence.
- To bring our most-loved recipes together, we published So Easy & So Yummy, a cookbook filled with trusted, go-to staples that are perfect for both seasoned home cooks and beginners starting their culinary journey.
- Lil’ Luna has been featured in People, HGTV, Country Living, Disney Parks, HuffPost, and more. Even celebrities like Khloé Kardashian and Sandra Bullock have called our recipes their favorites!
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The Team
Creator + Photographer + Recipe Developer
Kristyn Merkley
Kristyn is a cookbook author, wife, mom of six, and the creator of Lil’ Luna! Cooking has always been a huge part of her life. Growing up in a big Hispanic family full of incredible cooks, she developed a deep love for food early on. In 2010, she started Lil’ Luna to share her family-favorite Mexican and American recipes, and it has since grown into a trusted resource for easy, foolproof meals.
A few fun facts about Kristyn? She loves Disneyland (and dreams of joining Club 33 one day), traveling with her family, and watching classic movies like Pride & Prejudice. She once lived in China as an English teacher and hopes to go back someday. She loves being creative—both in the kitchen and at home—and nothing makes her happier than sharing ideas that make life easier and more fun.
Kristyn says that, “more than anything, I love knowing that my recipes help bring families together.”
Developer + Photographer
Alicia Skousen
Alicia has recipe tested and photographed hundreds of the creations on the site. After they’ve been tested by us, Alicia tests again and takes beautiful images for us to use on the site. She is an incredible asset to the site and we are lucky to have worked with her for almost 12 years.
Designer
Kendra Johns
Kendra has worked with Lil’ Luna for over 10 years and is the resident graphic designer. Almost all prints and forms on the site have been created by her for you. We are lucky to have someone with so much incredible talent on the team.
We also have a large team behind the scenes here at Lil’ Luna and couldn’t do what we do without them.
From recipe testers and copywriters to social media and email experts, we are so grateful for the wonderful people who help make Lil’ Luna the one-stop shop for all the best and easiest recipes.
I LOVE hearing from you. If you have questions or comments, please shoot me an email at [email protected], use the contact form below, or find me on social media.
