Skip to content

Author

Isalune Merovik

Isalune Merovik is the home cook and writer behind Kepoli. She learned to cook the way most people do — out of necessity and stubborn curiosity — and has spent years making the same dishes over and over until she understood why they work. She writes tested recipes, honest kitchen guides, and short essays on the meals worth slowing down for, and cooks every recipe in an ordinary home kitchen before it goes on the site.

168 stories

Chicken Stew with Creamy Polenta

Bone-in chicken braised in a paprika, onion, pepper, and tomato sauce over creamy, lump-free polenta. How to brown, bloom the paprika, and…

August 27, 2026 · 7 min read

Sour Meatball Soup

Sour meatball soup with tender, rice-bound meatballs poached in a light vegetable broth and soured with lemon or vinegar. Tips for tenderness…

August 27, 2026 · 7 min read

Homestyle Apple Pie

Apple pie with a flaky homemade crust and a soft, lightly spiced filling. How to pick the apples, avoid a soggy bottom,…

August 27, 2026 · 6 min read

How to Stock a Practical Pantry

Stock a practical pantry with staples that add up to real meals: pasta, rice, tinned beans and tomatoes, plus flavor-packed extras and…

August 27, 2026 · 5 min read