Simple Recipes, Big Flavors

Delicious, home-cooked meals for every skill level. From quick weeknight dinners to weekend showstoppers.

Featured Recipes

Tried, tested, and absolutely delicious.

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Popular

Classic Spaghetti Carbonara

Silky egg-based sauce, crispy pancetta, and fresh parmesan. The Roman original, no cream.

⏱ 25 min 👤 2 servings 🟡 Easy
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Comfort

Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup

Rich golden broth, tender chicken, and vegetables simmered low and slow for ultimate comfort.

⏱ 1h 15m 👤 6 servings 🟢 Easy
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Baking

No-Knead Artisan Bread

Crusty on the outside, soft and chewy inside. Baked in a Dutch oven with zero effort.

⏱ 12–18h 👤 8 slices 🟢 Easy
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Fresh

Crispy Caesar Salad

Homemade Caesar dressing from scratch, romaine hearts, sourdough croutons, and shaved parmesan.

⏱ 20 min 👤 4 servings 🟡 Medium
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Weekend

Perfect Pan-Seared Ribeye

Cast iron sear, herb butter basting, rested to perfection. Restaurant quality at home.

⏱ 30 min 👤 2 servings 🔴 Advanced
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Italian

Mushroom & Parmesan Risotto

Creamy Arborio rice with earthy porcini, shallots, white wine, and a generous parmesan finish.

⏱ 45 min 👤 4 servings 🟡 Medium
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Quick

Smoky Chicken Street Tacos

Chipotle-marinated grilled chicken, pickled red onion, fresh cilantro, and lime crema.

⏱ 35 min 👤 4 servings 🟡 Easy
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Dessert

Lemon Drizzle Loaf Cake

Bright, zesty, and impossibly moist. A simple loaf cake drenched in tangy lemon syrup.

⏱ 55 min 👤 10 slices 🟢 Easy
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Kitchen Tips

Little tricks that make a big difference.

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Season Every Layer

Don't just season at the end — add salt and pepper at each stage of cooking for deeper flavor.

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Let Meat Rest

Always rest proteins 5–10 minutes after cooking. Juices redistribute and the result is far juicier.

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Mise en Place

Prep everything before you start cooking. "Everything in its place" is the chef's secret weapon.

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Sharp Knives Always

A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one. Keep your blades honed and your prep will be faster.


About CookingSimply

CookingSimply was started by a home cook who was tired of overly complicated recipes. We believe great food doesn't require expensive equipment or a culinary degree — just good ingredients, clear instructions, and a little patience. Every recipe is tested in a real home kitchen.