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We’re Rachel and Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, home cooks, and the duo behind Cooking with Conks.
We create simple, flavor-packed recipes for real life: meals that feel a little exciting, but are still totally doable, even on a busy weeknight. Around here, it’s less about perfection and more about helping you feel confident in the kitchen, one recipe at a time.
So come on in, grab your apron, and let’s get cooking together! We’re glad you’re here.
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Our top cooking tips for getting started
Read the recipe first
Before you start cooking, make sure to read through the whole recipe. If you want to hit that “Jump to Recipe” button first, that’s fine, but the rest of the blog post contains helpful tips and tricks designed to guide you along the way as well.
Fight kitchen overwhelm
Stay on track by setting timers, prepping everything first (all of your chopping and measuring), and clean up as you go. That’ll keep your kitchen stress free so you can focus on the delicious dish you’re cooking.
Keep it casual
Don’t worry about perfection and have fun! Cooking is an art (with some science of course), and you can create your own adventure. Taste your food periodically and season to your liking and don’t be afraid to try new things.