Hi, I’m Mike – Welcome to HowToDoRecipes.com 🍳
If you had told me 10 years ago that I’d be running a cooking website, I would’ve laughed (and probably burned my toast at the same time).
Back then, cooking for me meant boiling pasta and pouring sauce from a jar. I was always busy — juggling work, late nights, and grabbing whatever food I could eat quickly while scrolling on my phone.
Everything changed when I moved into my first apartment with a real kitchen. I still remember the first time I tried cooking a proper meal: the smoke alarm went off, the chicken was dry, and I ended up ordering pizza. But something clicked that night. I realized I wanted more from food than just convenience.
So I started small — scrambled eggs, simple one-pot meals, homemade sandwiches. I failed often, but every now and then I’d make something that made me think: “Wow, I actually made this!” That feeling is what kept me going.
Today, HowToDoRecipes.com is my way of sharing that journey with you. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking for easy, tasty recipes to fit into your busy life, this is the place for you.
Here, you’ll find simple recipes, practical tips, and a friendly space to discover that cooking doesn’t have to be complicated — and it can even be fun.
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you find a recipe here that makes you say: “Wow, I made that!”
— Mike
Why I Started HowToDoRecipes.com
This site was born out of frustration — and then passion.
I searched everywhere online for recipes that didn’t talk down to me, didn’t assume I had a dozen rare spices, or a professional mixer, or hours to spare. I couldn’t find one that felt like me. So I built it.
HowToDoRecipes.com is for beginners, for busy people, for anyone who’s ever Googled “easy dinner ideas” at 7:13 PM with a growling stomach. It’s a place where cooking is doable, not daunting — where flavor and simplicity can live on the same plate.
What You’ll Find Here
I focus on real-life meals that you can make without a culinary degree. Every recipe I share has been tested in my own kitchen. I use ingredients you can actually find, and I write instructions like I’d explain them to a friend.
Whether you’re a total newbie or someone just looking for quicker ways to feed your family, I want to be your go-to guy for recipes that work. Expect:
- Easy meals with step-by-step guidance
- Breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks that fit your schedule
- Stories behind the food — because every dish has one
- Confidence-building cooking tips that stick with you
A Few Things About Me
- I still mess up recipes sometimes. (That’s part of the fun.)
- I believe grilled cheese and soup can fix almost anything.
- I once made pancakes with salt instead of sugar — and served them to my neighbor. Sorry, Kevin.
Let’s Cook Together
Want to get my latest recipes, shortcuts, and honest tips? Join the email list. I’ll send you new posts, behind-the-scenes stories, and simple ideas to keep your cooking game strong.
And if you ever want to reach out — with a question, a recipe request, or even a kitchen fail you want to laugh about — email me at [email protected].
Thanks for being here. Let’s turn your kitchen into your favorite place — one meal at a time.