About Simply Cooking Recipes
Inspiring creativity in every kitchen
At Simply Cooking Recipes, we believe cooking should be enjoyable and accessible to everyone. Our mission is to inspire creativity in every kitchen by offering easy-to-follow recipes, practical cooking tips, and carefully selected kitchen tools.
What we believe
Food should taste great — and make sense. No fluff, no guessing, no chasing trends. Just clear, reliable recipes that work for real life.
We test everything. If a recipe’s on this site, it’s because it came out right in a real kitchen, not just in theory. From easy weeknight dinners to meals for the whole family, we aim for flavor without the overwhelm.
You’ll also find guides that explain how to cook — not just what to cook. Understanding techniques like braising, folding, or seasoning properly makes every recipe easier to follow and more fun to cook.
We’re not chasing perfection. We’re just helping you get dinner on the table with a little more confidence — and maybe a little more joy. Pull up a chair. You’re in good company.
Meet Ryan Yates
Ryan Yates started cooking young and never stopped. He trained at Le Cordon Bleu, then spent years in the kitchens of San Francisco learning from chefs at the top of their craft, collecting flavors, skills, and stories from kitchens around the world along the way.
Across more than 20 years he has cooked in fine dining rooms and in high-volume, high-quality operations — two very different disciplines that teach you the same lesson: a recipe either holds up under real conditions, or it doesn’t.
Simply Cooking Recipes grew out of that work. It started as a way to share home-friendly versions of the meals he’s cooked in restaurants and dining halls, and has become a resource for cooks at every level — built to take the stress out of cooking and put the joy back in.
Our mission
We’re here to help you cook with confidence. That means clear steps, smart tips, and recipes that actually work. No matter your skill level, we believe anyone can make great food with the right guidance.
Our recipes are written so anyone can follow them. Whether you’re throwing dinner together on a Tuesday or planning something special, you’ll find meals here that fit your life and taste good every time.
What sets us apart
Built on real experience
Every recipe comes from years in the kitchen. Ryan’s background as a professional chef means the food here isn’t just tested — it’s built to work.
Flavors from everywhere
We pull ideas from kitchens around the world, so you can bring global flavors home without making it complicated.
Skills you’ll actually use
It’s not just about following steps. We teach techniques that stick with you — so you get better every time you cook.
Made for real people
Whether you’re new to the kitchen or know your way around, these recipes are written for real life, not food shows.
Join our culinary adventure
We invite you to explore Simply Cooking Recipes, where every meal is an opportunity to create, enjoy, and share. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting out, there’s a place for you here at our table.