Welcome to Michelle Cooks! I’m so glad you’re here.
This has become my kitchen journal where I share the meals we love, the recipes we return to, and the stories that season them all. Everything here is shared with love from my kitchen to yours.
“Cook a recipe once and you’re playing a cover song. Cook it four or five times, though, and you’re playing a new arrangement, even if it’s relatively faithful to the original.”
Sam Sifton


Let’s celebrate winter with some of my favorite comforting recipes, perfect for chilly nights, family gatherings, and cozy weekends at home. From hearty casseroles to spiced baked goods, these dishes capture the warmth of the season and I hope they’ll become some of your new favorites.

Someone reached out recently and asked “I need stress-free dinner ideas now that the school year is ramping up. I’d love to use my crock pot more, but don’t want the heavy, condensed soup flavor. Do you have anything?” I love it when I actually do!
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