Hi there!
I'm Ritika, the new owner of Suburban Simplicity.
I'm a professional recipe developer, food stylist, cookbook author, and photographer.
Welcome to Suburban Simplicity, where tried-and-true, easy-to-make recipes and helpful home tips await you. Explore my quick 30-minute meals, incredible one-pot recipes, delightful crockpot favorites, and mouthwatering desserts designed for home cooks to feed their families.
Meet Ritika Gann
I'm a Canadian (and recently oathed American) living in Little Rock, Arkansas. Here, there’s a huge focus on farm to table ingredients. Living here has re-ignited my passion for cooking with fresh, home-grown ingredients. Though, my love of food goes hand-in-hand with my love of travel. I was fortunate enough to travel from a very young age, experiencing unlikely flavor combinations and ingredients that really sparked my culinary imagination.
This blog's niche lies in crafting quick and easy recipes. I've taken cooking classes in Spain and here in the States. My mission is to make delicious meals achievable for everyone with the simplest ingredients, even on the busiest of days. I am an expert in the art of quick recipes and slow-cooking magic, transforming simple ingredients into rich and flavorful dishes that simmer to perfection.
Over the past decade, my genuine passion has centered on hosting, creating delectable home-cooked meals, and fostering connections around the dining table. My dedication to cooking and creating a welcoming home permeates every aspect of my life.
How Did We Get Here?
Following the completion of my undergraduate program at the University of Waterloo, I moved to Little Rock, Arkansas with my husband and began my career in the marketing industry, specializing in digital marketing. Simultaneously, I spent time developing recipes for my then blog, freelancing for magazines, and winning food contests in the area. Eventually, as life got busy with two kids and a full time job, I stepped away from my passion for recipe development and food photography, but I always knew I'd find my way back to it someday.
Enter Suburban Simplicity.
The History of Suburban Simplicity
Erin Henry launched Suburban Simplicity in late 2015, and has created a thriving and engaged community of home cooks. Through Suburban Simplicity, she cultivated a dynamic food blog offering delectable, quick, and easy recipes alongside helpful homemaking advice.
With a readership exceeding 700,000, Suburban Simplicity has become a trusted resource for those seeking practical guidance and creative solutions in the kitchen and beyond.
Simple-to-follow recipes and cleaning, organization, and cooking tips resonate deeply with this audience. Notably, Suburban Simplicity has been featured in esteemed publications such as Oprah Magazine, Good Housekeeping, Foodgawker, Buzzfeed, M.S.N., Parade, Forkly, Wikihow, and Yummly.
In 2024, she was ready for her next challenge, and handed the reigns over to me, Ritika Gann. I'm no stranger to the world of food blogging and recipe development. In 2017, I started my own blog, wrote a cookbook, and worked with brands like Starbucks, Rotel, Mazola, OXO, and Torani to develop recipes and style beautiful food photos. Now, as I dive back in to the world of food writing and photography, I plan to keep the spirit of Erin's blog alive and continue to provide easy, flavorful recipes that you can count on!
What You'll Find on Suburban Simplicity
- Tried & True Recipes. I’m tirelessly dedicated to providing well-tested recipes. They've undergone rigorous scrutiny, making the cut only when they receive resounding applause from everyone around the table.
- A Collection of Recipes from Mains to Desserts. My flavorful creations include approachable, family-friendly, quick, and easy recipes for crowd-pleasing breakfasts and hearty main dishes, sharable appetizers, and divine desserts.
- No Complicated or Hard to Find Ingredients.
