I'm still building confidence in the kitchen, and these are the recipes, cookbooks, YouTube channels, and websites that have helped me learn to cook without feeling overwhelmed. If you're a beginner or just want simple, approachable meals, these are ...
One of my favorite sites for simple, cozy recipes that don't require hard-to-find ingredients.
Recipe Website: Pinch of Yum
Beautiful, fresh recipes with lots of healthy options and easy-to-follow instructions.
Recipe Website: Ambitious Kitchen
These are great recipes with lots of fresh ingredients.
Recipe Website: Love and Lemons
Great resource if you are looking to make affordable meals.
Recipe Website: Budget Bytes
This is a great resource if you want great baking recipes. I love her chocolate chip cookie recipe! So many recipes on the website and she has a cookbook.
Recipe Website: Broma Bakery
Chelsea's recipes are easy to follow, use everyday ingredients, and always turn out delicious. I especially love that she includes step-by-step photos and helpful cooking tips, which makes trying new recipes feel much less intimidating.
Recipe Website: Chelsea's Messy Apron
Every recipe I've tried has been incredibly reliable, and the step-by-step photos make cooking less intimidating.
Recipe Website: RecipeTin Eats
Great for understanding techniques and making recipes that are tested to work.
YouTube: America's Test Kitchen
Friendly tutorials with recipes that are approachable for home cooks.
YouTube: Epicurious
Helps you understand why recipes work so you become a better cook.
YouTube: Ethan Chlebowski
A mix of entertaining videos and techniques that can inspire you to try new recipes.
YouTube: Joshua Weissman
This channel is mainly for baking. I have tried so many recipes and they are ALL amazing.
YouTube: Preppy Kitchen
This is my favorite resource. I love their recipes and there is so much helpful information on technique.
America's Test Kitchen
I love that Milk Street focuses on teaching techniques and helping you become a more confident cook, not just following a recipe. Their recipes are inspired by cuisines from around the world but are designed to be practical for home cooks.
Cooking School | Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street | Recipes, TV and Cooking Tips
Great learning resource, especially if you want to learn baking.
