No more busting your wallet at the olive bar. Learn how to make your own marinated olives including great tips for picking the right olive oil to use.| Cook the Story
Appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, antipasti, starters - whatever you call them, they come in a wide range. Get all our delicious appetizer recipes here.| Cook the Story
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
There is so much more to know about olives than that some are green, some are black, some are pitted, and the best ones are pimento-stuffed. Today, we dig deeper into the diverse world of olives.| Serious Eats
Get my tips for creating a perfect charcuterie board, including templates for placement!| Cook the Story
TikTok Baked Feta Pasta gets a no-boil makeover with this one-pan method. The dry pasta cooks with the feta and it’s delicious!| Cook the Story
These tasty Chicken Stuffed Peppers have the flavors of your fave Greek salad. They're quicker than classic stuffed peppers so make them on a weeknight!| Cook the Story
This Whipped Feta Dip is packed with Greek flavors. 7 layers of them, in fact.| Cook the Story
This tapenade recipe is quick to make and so salty and delicious. It's made with kalamatas, lots of garlic, capers, parsley, and lemon.| Cook the Story
Homemade Tomato Tapenade is bursting with flavor. Sun-dried tomatoes, olives, rosemary, and garlic make for the most delicious dip or sauce.| Cook the Story