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
A homemade macaroni and cheese sauce recipe that's ready in 5 minutes. It's super cheesy and delicious!| Cook the Story
Learn how to sear scallops perfectly and get the recipe for an easy and delicious sauce to go with them.| Cook the Story
Browning sauce is requires only two ingredients but can provide complex flavor to a wide variety of dishes, both sweet and savory.| Cook the Story
This is the perfect cocktail sauce. It's sweet, spicy and delicious with shrimp or any seafood. And, you probably already have all the ingredients at home.| Cook the Story
Learn how to grill shrimp perfectly so you can have juicy skewers whenever you're cooking outdoors. It's really fast and easy.| Cook the Story
The BEST way to cook shrimp is to poach them gently. They end up delicate and so juicy. Learn how here.| Cook the Story
Marie Rose is a classic cocktail sauce used in England. It’s creamy and full of flavor, and it’s a great way to add a twist to your shrimp cocktail!| cookthestory.com
Learn how to make your own cocktails sauce, what type of shrimp to buy and how to cook them so that they're tender, juicy and delicious.| Cook the Story