Welcome to the Cook the Story Recipe Index, your home base for simple, flavorful meals that fit right into your real life. Below you'll find curated collections of favorite proteins, weeknight dinners, versatile cooking methods such as air fryer, Instant Pot, and one-pan meals, along with seasonal and time-saving recipe ideas. Every recipe here has been tested by me, Christine, in my own kitchen and has been tasted by real people, my family and friends, so you can trust that these meals truly...| Cook the Story
Meet Christine Hi, I’m Christine Pittman, and I’m so happy you’re here. I’ve spent a lifetime in the kitchen, and I truly love helping people feel more confident cooking at home. My journey with food started early. I grew up in my parents’ restaurants, testing recipes with my mom and learning everything I could about cooking and the food world. With over 30 years of experience, my focus is now on teaching the basics in a way that’s simple, approachable, and works for real life. Wh...| Cook the Story
Need an easy pasta dinner that comes together in 25 minutes? This recipe is a quick and easy pasta dish featuring spicy mustard greens, Italian sausage and grape tomatoes.| Cook the Story
Colorful Swiss chard is best when cooked simply, like in this recipe where it's simmered in a little bit of salted water and then tossed with butter.| Cook the Story
The tastiest beets are always roasted beets. And, if you learn how roast them properly, roasting is the least messy way to cook them too. It's a win-win!| Cook the Story
This salad has the beets and kale, of course, but also some crisp sweet apples, and the best creamy, tangy dressing on top. Who knew you could make something so sophisticated at home?| cookthestory.com
