We’re so glad you’re here.
Whether you discovered us while searching the internet for a recipe, know us from Instagram or Pinterest, or stumbled onto this page by accident, we’re so glad you’re here! Our mission at The Candid Cooks is to empower you to become a better home cook while spreading joy through good food. If you want to expand your cooking skills – or simply try some delicious and unique recipes – you’re in the right place.
Keep reading for a breakdown of how to navigate our site and more information on the types of recipes you’ll find. If you’re interested in learning more about our cooking journey, you can read about it here!
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Who are our recipes for?
We’re two young adults (and newlyweds!) leading busy lives, so we understand how hard it can be to fit cooking into your schedule. That’s why we aim to provide you (couples like us) with unique and approachable recipes that make cooking fun and fit seamlessly into your everyday life.
How To Find The Perfect Recipe
Food is fuel for our bodies, but it’s also fuel for our souls. That’s why we’ve made it easy to find recipes you want, and recipes you need.
Recipes You Want
Food is emotional – it’s what you want to comfort you after a hard day; it’s how you show your loved ones you care; it’s a way to learn about different cultures and connect with others.
So when you’re in the mood for food to celebrate your favorite team making it to the playoffs, indulge in a special weekend brunch with your partner, or make a fancy cocktail at home instead of going to the bar, head to our “In the mood for…” tab in the navigation bar to find the perfect recipe for any occassion.
Recipes You Need
Food is also necessary – we eat 3 meals a day, and it’s not always easy to fit cooking into our busy schedules!
When you’re in a pinch and need a quick dinner after a long day, or you have to meal prep for the week so that you stop going out for lunch every day, head to our “In need of…” tab in the navigation bar! Here you’ll also find a collection of recipes perfect for hosting, including holiday recipes, that are easily scalable for feeding a crowd.
Recipe Index
In case you’re just looking for a recipe that uses a specific ingredient, method, or cuisine type, we’ve made it easy for you to find exactly what you need with our recipe index. Hover over the “All Recipes” tab on the navigation bar to explore by category, or click here to view and search our Recipe Index.
“Of The Month” Series
We all have classic foods we love to cook and eat. For us, it’s burgers, pizza, tacos, and pasta.
Each year, we choose one of these classic foods to feature and share a brand new, out of the box idea every month – for 12 wild takes on our favorite things to eat! Check out our collections below:
Learn To Cook
Educational resources including how to guides, tips and tricks, and opinion articles on all things food (known as our Monthly Morsels series). Click here to explore!
Kitchen Gear
Product reviews, buying guides, and a shop dedicated to our favorite kitchen tools to help you succeed at every recipe you tackle! Click here to explore.