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About Us

Welcome to The Cooking Duo!

Hello there, we're happy you're here. We are Ryan and Shanna Allen. We started The Cooking Duo in 2021 from our home in northern Utah. As parents of four energetic kids busy with sports and after-school activities, we understand the challenge of putting a meal on the table after a long day. That's why we focus on creating quick, easy, and kid friendly recipes that work well for busy families.

Our Story

Our journey began with a simple idea: to make delicious, stress free meals that bring families together. While managing our busy routines and family life, we started sharing our kitchen experiments with you. We love to travel and often bring home recipe ideas from around the world. Living in northern Utah, we gather inspiration from our local community, the changing seasons, and our trips abroad. Our kitchen is our favorite place-a spot where we create meals that are practical and easy for dinner time. Every recipe, whether it's a hearty dinner or a sweet dessert, is made to be enjoyed by everyone at the table.

As Seen In

Our recipes have been noticed by the food community and featured on Food Gawker, Punchfork, Yahoo, MSN, and on the Eat Blog Talk Podcast. These mentions mean a lot to us and remind us that simple meals can make a big difference.

More Than Just a Blog

Besides The Cooking Duo, we also run SlowcookerMeals.com, a site dedicated to easy slow cooker recipes. From warming stews to delightful desserts, our slow cooker ideas help simplify mealtime on hectic days.

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We love hearing from you and sharing our food adventures. Follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for updates, recipe ideas, and a peek into our daily life.

Thank you for visiting The Cooking Duo. We hope our recipes bring a smile to your face and a little extra joy to your family meals. And if you'd like recipes delivered straight to your inbox, join our newsletter.

Some Of Our Favorite Recipes

  • Crock Pot chicken enchilada casserole with a wooden spoon in it ready to be served.
    Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole
  • Four Slices of chocolate chunk banana bread on a plate.
    Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread
  • Caprese pasta salad in a white bowl ready to be served.
    Caprese Pasta Salad
  • Fettuccine alfredo in a pasta bowl.
    Fettuccine Alfredo
  • Meatball casserole in a white baking dish with a wooden spoon ready to serve.
    Meatball Casserole
  • Sheet pan sausage and veggies on a baking sheet with a wooden spoon.
    Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies
  • Chicken taco soup in a bowl topped with sour cream, cheese and tortilla strips.
    Chicken Taco Soup
  • Stove Top stuffing meatloaf with a slice cut off on a wood cutting board.
    Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf

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As food bloggers and parents, we share easy, delicious recipes with simple ingredients to make mealtime easy and yummy. Come join us on our culinary journey!

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Popular Recipes

  • Marry me chicken tortellini in a skillet.
    Marry Me Chicken Tortellini
  • Healthy turkey sloppy Joes on a piece of parchment paper
    Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
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    Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Breadsticks
  • Overhead look at Instant Pot baked ziti on a plate with a salad in the background.
    Easy Instant Pot Baked Ziti with Meat
  • The Best Cheeseburger soup in a black bowl and garnished with cheddar cheese.
    Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
  • Reese's pieces cookies stacked on top of each other on a white background.
    Reese's Pieces Cookies

Dinner Recipes

  • French onion chicken pasta in a cast iron skillet with a wooden spoon.
    French Onion Chicken Pasta
  • Chicken and rice casserole on a plate.
    Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole
  • Sheet pan Hawaiian chicken over a bowl of rice.
    Sheet Pan Hawaiian Chicken
  • Meatballs and gravy in a cast iron skillet ready to be served.
    Meatballs and Gravy
  • Crock Pot Mississippi chicken over a plate of mashed potatoes.
    Crock Pot Mississippi Chicken
  • Chicken gnocchi soup in a bowl and ready to eat.
    Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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