About The Rookie Cook
Simple recipes, honest cooking, and a dash of fun since 2011.
Our Mission
Laura founded The Rookie Cook with a simple goal: to create approachable recipes for everyday cooks who want to prepare delicious food without the stress.
After years of watching friends and family feel intimidated by complex recipes and fancy techniques, Laura decided to share her collection of simple, affordable, and family-friendly dishes. In 2025, The Rookie Cook was revived under new ownership, dedicated to preserving Laura's original vision while bringing fresh energy to the kitchen.
Our Story
In 2011, over a batch of slightly-burnt cookies, Laura realized that cooking didn't have to be complicated to be wonderful.
As a self-taught cook who had faced her share of kitchen disasters, Laura understood the intimidation that many people feel when trying new recipes. Armed with her camera and a passion for making cooking accessible, she launched The Rookie Cook as a space where beginners could find reliable recipes without the culinary jargon or impossible-to-find ingredients.
What began as a personal blog quickly grew into a community of home cooks sharing tips, triumphs, and even the occasional kitchen mishap. Readers from around the world found comfort in Laura's reassuring voice and practical approach to cooking. The blog became known for its tested recipes, helpful step-by-step photos, and the philosophy that good food doesn't require fancy techniques or expensive ingredients.
After several successful years, life changes led Laura to step back from regular blogging, and the site went dormant. The recipes remained, a treasure trove of culinary wisdom waiting to be rediscovered. Though quiet, the community that had formed around The Rookie Cook never forgot the impact it had on their cooking confidence.
In 2025, a new team of food enthusiasts who had been inspired by Laura's work acquired The Rookie Cook with a commitment to honoring its legacy. With the same mission—to share simple, affordable, family-friendly recipes—the revived site continues to build on the foundation Laura created. Today, The Rookie Cook once again serves as a welcoming kitchen for cooks of all skill levels, proving that great cooking starts with the courage to try.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide every recipe we share
Simplicity
Creating recipes with clear instructions and common ingredients that anyone can follow.
Community
Building a supportive space where home cooks can share experiences and learn together.
Creativity
Encouraging cooks to experiment and adapt recipes to their tastes and dietary needs.
Flavor
Prioritizing delicious results that make cooking rewarding and meals memorable.
Our Impact
Making home cooking accessible to everyone
Recipes
From our original collection
Food Blog Mentions
Sharing our approach
Years of History
In the home cooking community
Home Cooks Inspired
To try new recipes
How We Work
Our simple approach to home cooking
Cook
We develop and test easy recipes with simple ingredients that you can find in any grocery store.
Share
We engage with the Rookie Cook community, sharing tips, answering questions, and celebrating your kitchen wins.
Enjoy
We celebrate food together, creating memorable meals that bring joy to your table without the stress.
Join Our Cooking Community
Be part of our mission to make cooking accessible and enjoyable for everyone.