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
Learn to make the classic French mother sauce with a dark roux and rich flavor. It's delicious on meat and as a base for other classic sauces.| Cook the Story
This is the easiest Alfredo sauce recipe! It uses cream cheese and butter and is loaded with garlic and Parmesan. Can be made on the stove or in the microwave.| Cook the Story
Learn how to make the classic French béchamel with tips for making it perfectly, from the ratios of flour to butter to milk to how to store it and more.| Cook the Story
Every time I used to take this Cream Cheese Dip to a party, it would disappear instantly. Now I make a double-batch! It's addictively delicious.| Cook the Story
