Haley van der Ploeg

Haley van der Ploeg is a food writer and content creator for Insanely Good Recipes, where she authors blog posts, creates recipes, and crafts tantalizing photos.

Haley is passionate about food and its ability to gather people across cultures, languages, and generations. She believes everyone can learn to cook.

Most days, you can find Haley reading, baking elaborate cakes, and hosting get-togethers for friends and family. If Haley isn't home, she’s probably on a plane jetting off to exciting adventures and new cuisines.

She lives with her husband in the Netherlands and has taught him that vegetables *can* taste good.

Red wine vinaigrette in a mason jar, bowl of fresh salad in the background.

Red Wine Vinaigrette

Tangy zest meets a hint of sweetness in this quick and easy homemade red wine vinaigrette. And I can’t wait to drizzle it over everything.

Bunch of pulled apart sliders with cheese stack on a plate.

Cuban Sliders

These Cuban Sliders, made with Hawaiian rolls, roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard, are everything you want in an appetizer and more!

Vanilla sheet cake slice in a white plate.

Easy Vanilla Sheet Cake

Nothing beats a big slice of homemade vanilla sheet cake with dreamy vanilla buttercream! Every bite is rich, buttery, and fabulously moist.

Soft and creamy yellow pineapple sorbet with mint in a bowl

3-Ingredient Pineapple Sorbet

This pineapple sorbet is light, refreshing, and so delicious! It only uses three ingredients, so it’s quick and easy to make, too.

Strawberry sorbet in a bowl surrounded with fresh fruits on a white marble table

Strawberry Sorbet

This strawberry sorbet is such an elegant dessert! Made with just four ingredients, it’s simple, wholesome, and so delicious!

A bowl of homemade watermelon sorbet with a hint of mint

3-Ingredient Watermelon Sorbet Recipe

This simple watermelon sorbet couldn’t be easier! Ready in just 5 minutes and with only 3 key ingredients, it’s a tasty, refreshing treat.

Strawberry Pound Bundt Cake

Fresh Strawberry Pound Cake with Glaze

This fresh strawberry pound cake will take your taste buds down to strawberry fields. It’s tender, moist, and drizzled with a dreamy strawberry glaze.

Creamy, delicious and a little crunchy pasta carbonara with bacon

Creamy Shrimp Carbonara

This tasty shrimp carbonara is such a treat! Tender pasta is coated in a delicious, cheesy sauce and tossed with succulent shrimp. You’ll love it!

Homemade Pineapple Salsa with Tomatoes and red Onions

Fresh Pineapple Salsa Recipe

It’s time to upgrade your next Tex-Mex night with this fresh pineapple salsa recipe. It’s colorful, textural, and ideal for tacos, nachos, and more.

Air Fried Pineapples on Plate

Air Fryer Pineapple (Easy Caramelized Recipe)

This air fryer pineapple tastes like it came off the grill! The golden, caramelized exterior is such a delightful treat.