Our Mission: Real Recipes for Real Home Cooks
Recipes & Cook was born from a simple frustration: too many recipes online just don't work. Unclear instructions, unrealistic timelines, and ingredients you can't find—we've experienced it all, and we knew there had to be a better way.
We created this site to be the reliable kitchen companion we always wished existed. A place where every recipe has been genuinely tested, where instructions are written for actual humans, and where great food doesn't require a culinary degree or a specialty grocery store.
Based in the United States, our team of four passionate cooks brings diverse expertise to your kitchen—from comforting American classics to quick family meals, from stunning baked goods to vibrant international flavors. What unites us is a commitment to recipes that actually work the first time you make them.
What We're All About
Every recipe on Recipes & Cook reflects our core values:
- Triple-Tested Reliability: We develop, test, and refine every recipe at least three times before it reaches you. We catch the problems so you don't have to.
- Crystal-Clear Instructions: No assumed knowledge or culinary jargon. If you can read, you can follow our recipes successfully.
- Honest Timelines: Our cook times include prep. When we say 30 minutes, we mean 30 minutes from opening the fridge to sitting down to eat.
- Everyday Ingredients: We stick to items you can find at any regular grocery store. No specialty shops or obscure ingredients required.
- Real Kitchen Testing: Our recipes are tested in normal home kitchens with standard equipment—not professional test facilities.
- Helpful Not Preachy: We're here to help you cook great food, not lecture you about what you should or shouldn't eat.
Meet the Team Behind the Recipes
Our four recipe developers bring years of experience and genuine passion to everything they create:
Our team:
Jasper Ellington
Culinary Specialty:
Hearty Comfort Classics & Modern Twists on Traditional American FavoritesPersonal Quote:
"105+ recipes by Jasper Ellington – specializing in hearty comfort classics with modern twists, designed to bring people together."Experience & Training:
For me, cooking is all about savoring those timeless moments around the table. I love crafting hearty comfort classics, with a modern twist for today's kitchens. With 105+ delicious recipes to my name, I'm here to help you create lasting memories.Discover my recipes:
Marin Lockridge
Culinary Specialty:
Quick Weeknight Dinners & Healthy Family Meals That Kids Actually EatPersonal Quote:
"Marin Lockridge, a nutritionist – Specializing in quick weeknight dinners & healthy family meals that kids actually eat. Practical solutions for busy parents."Experience & Training:
I get the weeknight dinner hustle! As a mom of two, I create genuinely fast, nutritious family meals your kids will actually eat. With over 22 quick recipes, I'm here to make mealtime stress-free. Let's get healthy, happy dinners on the table together!Discover my recipes:
Keaton Briar
Culinary Specialty:
Creative Baking & Showstopping Desserts Made Approachable for Home BakersPersonal Quote:
"Keaton Briar, pastry arts graduate – Creative baking & showstopping desserts made approachable for home bakers, ensuring bakery-worthy results."Experience & Training:
Hi, I'm Keaton Briar! My baking journey began with a quest to understand why recipes succeed, transforming into a passion for creative, showstopping desserts made approachable for home bakers. WithDiscover my recipes:
Selene Harlow
Culinary Specialty:
Global Flavors & Vibrant International Recipes Adapted for American KitchensPersonal Quote:
"Selene Harlow, cultural anthropologist – Global Flavors & Vibrant International Recipes Adapted for American Kitchens. Making world cuisine accessible for home cooks."Experience & Training:
My kitchen is a passport to vibrant international recipes, adapted for your American pantry. I've spent years exploring global flavors, and I'm here to share those discoveries. With a background steeped in culinary anthropology and hands-on global cooking education, I make world cuisine accessible and exciting for you.Discover my recipes:
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