Welcome to the COOKtheSTORY Recipe Index! This is your go-to hub for simple, flavorful meals that fit right into real life. Explore hand-picked collections of weeknight dinners, family-favorite proteins, and versatile methods like air fryer, Instant Pot, and one-pan cooking. You’ll also find seasonal favorites and smart time-savers to make everyday cooking easier. Every recipe has been tested in my own kitchen and tasted by my family and friends, so you can trust that these meals truly work...| Cook the Story
Learn how to make a creamy and delicious butternut squash soup that includes flavors that pair perfectly with the squash.| 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 in the food industry, my focus is now on teaching the basics in a way that’s simple, approachable, and wo...| Cook the Story
Side dishes can really bring the meal together. Here you’ll find side dish recipes from roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes to side salads.| cookthestory.com
These soup recipes are cozy and comforting and there’s so many types that they never get boring. Chicken noodle? Minestrone? I've got them all.| Cook the Story
This Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberry Glaze turns leftover cranberry sauce into a no-fuss, sweet and tangy side dish.| Cook the Story
Love butternut squash but hate preparing it? One of the quickest ways to cook butternut squash is in the microwave. It makes cutting, peeling and dicing the raw squash a thing of the past.| Cook the Story
There's no fussing with peeling the raw butternut squash for this tasty mash. Instead, it's roasted whole first and then it's easy to peel, mash, and add seasonings.| Cook the Story
The Instant Pot has become an indispensable tool to get meals on the table with ease and speed. But it can also be used to prepare ingredients like butternut squash for soups, salads or purees with the same ease and speed.| Cook the Story
Butternut squash is super-easy to cook if you know this simple technique.| Cook the Story
Butternut Squash Casserole makes for a fantastic fall side dish, full of rich flavor. Plus get tips for preparing the squash!| Cook the Story