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    Hi There! I'm Maike Corbett

    Maike Corbett founder of Cheerful Cook.


    Maike Corbett is an American food blogger who is all about turning everyday cooking into something special with easy, delicious recipes.

    She founded Cheerful Cook, your go-to website for American and German comfort foods that anyone can whip up.

    When she's not stirring the pot or penning a new recipe, she enjoys quality time with her husband, dabbles in drawing, and loves to travel.

    She's also a devoted dog mom to their Cockapoo, Riley. Maike has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.

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    While working for more than a decade in the restaurant industry, she had the opportunity to meet some amazing chefs and learn.

    You'll find some old classics brought back to life, like my Last-Minute Canned Pumpkin Soup.

    While she loves cooking from scratch, Maike also tries to balance this with the need to keep things simple.

    Favorites Recipes

    Salad: Oma's Cucumber Salad

    Comfort Food: Chicken Stroganoff and Lasagna Rolls

    German Food: Krautfleckerl and Knödel (not together)

    Side Dish: Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Creamy Mashed Potatoes

    Soup: French Onion Soup and German Potato Soup

    Dessert: Butterkuchen. Bee Sting Cake and Pumpkin Dump Cake

    Riley, The Cockaoo

    Cheerful Cook'a Dog: Riley The Cockapoo.
    Riley - The Cockapoo

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    Hi, friends. My name is Maike. Nice to meet you. I am the blogger behind the Cheerful Cook. A Comfort Food blog where we celebrate easy German American recipes all year long

    Hi there, I’m Maike!

    A German girl turned American who loves to share my favorite comfort food recipes. Browse through hundreds of easy, homemade recipes perfect for everyday cooking. LEARN MORE… 

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