Mariana Castillo

Mariana Castillo
Mariana Castillo
Baking & Traditional Desserts That Always Succeed

Mariana, an experienced baker and recipe developer – Baking & Traditional Desserts. Foolproof sweet treats for every occasion.

About Me:

Meet Mariana Castillo

I'm Mariana, the resident sweet tooth here at Lumo Recipes. I grew up at the counter of my grandmother's kitchen, watching her turn basic ingredients like flour, sugar, and butter into pure magic. For me, baking has always been a love language. Whether it's a batch of simple peanut butter cookies or a rich fudgy brownie, I believe that making desserts from scratch should be a joyful experience, not an intimidating one.

My Culinary Philosophy

My Background & Expertise

While I spent years baking for family and friends, I eventually turned my lifelong hobby into a career by developing dessert recipes that any home cook can tackle. I've failed enough times in the kitchen to know exactly where things can go wrong, which is why I include so many visual cues and tips in my instructions. My mission is to help you bake memories for the people you love.

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My Latest recipes:

Guilt-Free No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake for 8

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Use a chilled ginger snap crust for this No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake. It includes an ingredient roles guide and takes 6h 20min total to set perfectly.

Vanilla Dirty Soda in 5 Minutes

Vanilla Dirty Soda in 5 Minutes

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Check out the simple mixing steps to get the texture right. This Vanilla Dirty Soda uses dirty soda syrups for those craving a fizzy dessert drink.

Coconut Cream Soda in 5 Minutes

Coconut Cream Soda in 5 Minutes

5.00 (1 Ratings)

Ready in 5 min, this Coconut Cream Soda is refreshing. Use our ingredient role table to customize your drink for a treat the whole family will love.

Copycat Swig Cherry Lime Soda in 10 Minutes

Cherry Lime Soda in 10 Minutes

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Tangy and fizzy Cherry Lime Soda. This guide includes a detailed ingredient swap table for customization. Great for hosting sunny summer parties.

Dirty Cherry Coke with Heavy Cream

Dirty Cherry Coke in 5 Minutes

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Homemade sodas often lack that rich soda shop texture. This Dirty Cherry Coke adds cream for a lush finish and includes an ingredient swap table.

Homemade Code Red Soda in 10 Minutes

Code Red Soda in 10 Minutes

5.00 (2 Ratings)

A syrup-based method creates this Code Red Soda. This guide includes an ingredient swap table and takes 10 minutes to prepare for your next party.

Sparkling Homemade Mountain Dew Citrus Soda

Citrus Soda for 10 Servings

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Learn why the sugar and juice ratio is key in the syrup section. This Citrus Soda is for those who love nostalgic Mountain Dew Mocktails at home.

Baja Blast Soda in 5 Minutes

Baja Blast Soda in 5 Minutes

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Get the neon glow and tangy taste of Baja Blast Soda at home. This guide features the mixing steps to get that marbled finish. Ready in just 5 minutes.

Coconut Syrup for Dirty Soda

Coconut Syrup in 10 Minutes

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Ready in 10 minutes, Coconut Syrup is the base for tropical drinks. This guide on what each ingredient does ensures a smooth blend for every glass.