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We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin, two sisters from Southern California who love to eat, cook, and create new recipes together! We mostly focus on scratch-made dishes here at Cooking with Conks because we love knowing what goes into our food, but we also enjoy cooking with pre-made ingredients from time to time.
We believe that food doesn’t come with a moral value, so all food should be celebrated, especially bold and tasty food full of fresh ingredients. So, if you like to eat good food and are looking for inspiration, then you’re in the right place. Pick up your apron, your fork, and your spoon, and dig in with us!
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Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup is easy to make and packed with flavor. It has a smooth and smoky base made from chicken broth, peppers, tomatoes, and a little spice. Filled with shredded chicken and topped with homemade baked tortilla strips and whatever other toppings you like, this soup is a winner. It also comes…
Classic Pico de Gallo
Sometimes it’s the simple things, like this Classic Pico de Gallo, that are the tastiest. This pico de gallo is fresh, juicy, bright, and great as a dip for chips or as a topping for your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes.
Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Creamy Salsa Verde
This show stopping Chicken Enchilada Casserole has layers of corn tortillas, seasoned shredded chicken, melty cheese, and a creamy salsa verde. It is built like a lasagna instead of traditional enchiladas and is a super easy and delicious weeknight or weekend dinner.
Best Orange Margarita
This really is the Best Orange Margarita recipe. It packs a citrus punch with the orange, lime, and Cointreau, and the sweet, smoky, salty, and slightly spicy rim adds additional depth of flavor, balance, and uniqueness. This margarita is the perfect accompaniment for tacos, enchiladas or chicken tortilla soup. Just make sure you have enough…
Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
This Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a fiber-packed and inexpensive recipe-for-one that’s perfect for your weekday breakfasts! Why Eat Oatmeal? Oats are one of those whole grains that has a reputation for being healthy. They’re high in fiber and are a good source of complex carbohydrates and protein. Oats are also rich in antioxidants and…
The Best Chicken Noodle Soup
This really is The Best Chicken Noodle Soup. It’s based on the soup our mom made when we were growing up, but with more fresh herbs, a little lemon, and just a touch of cream. It’s the perfect soup for a chilly day!
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Hi! We’re Rachel & Emily, sisters, recipe developers, and home cooks with an enthusiasm for bold flavors, fresh and creative recipes, and mostly scratch made food.
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Read the Recipe First
Before you start cooking, make sure to read through the whole recipe first. If you want to hit that “Jump to Recipe” button and start with the recipe card, that’s fine, but the rest of the recipe post contains helpful information too.
Mise en Place
Literally meaning “everything in its place,” this refers to making sure everything is prepared before you start cooking. Chop those veggies, make that dressing, and measure everything out. This is another reason why it’s best to read the recipe first.
Taste Your Food!
We’ve heard that some people don’t like to cook because their food never tastes as good as a restaurant’s. That often has to do with a lack of seasoning, so make sure to taste your food during cooking (don’t taste raw meat, though) and after.