Nicky Smith is the home cook, recipe developer, and voice behind DinnerMarks.com—a blog dedicated to the meals that linger in your memory long after the plates are cleared. With a passion for unfussy cooking and bold, satisfying flavors, Nicky helps home cooks make dinnertime not just doable, but memorable.
A former teacher turned full-time food writer, Nicky brings a warm, practical approach to the kitchen. Her recipes focus on real ingredients, real schedules, and the real joy that comes from feeding the people you love. From skillet pastas to sheet-pan roasts, her philosophy is simple: make food worth remembering, even on a Tuesday.
Since launching Dinner Marks, Nicky’s comforting-yet-creative style has gained a loyal following and earned features in Food52, Better Homes & Gardens, and the Pinterest Tastemakers Collection. Her recipe series, “Marked for Dinner,” showcases weeknight favorites with flavor-first twists, always with notes that teach, encourage, and inspire.
What sets Nicky apart is her knack for helping readers build their own cooking confidence. With every blog post, she shares not just what to make, but why it works—and how small tweaks can turn a good dinner into a great one.
When she’s not in the kitchen, you’ll find Nicky jotting flavor ideas in her notebook, wrangling her spice drawer, or hosting casual dinner parties that always end with someone asking for the recipe.
DinnerMarks.com is where everyday meals make a lasting mark—and where dinner is never just dinner..
