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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

  • Sheet pan shrimp boil on parchment paper garnished with parsley and lemons.
    Sheet Pan Shrimp Boil
  • Pepper steak in a skillet ready to be served.
    Pepper Steak Recipe
  • A bowl of spaghetti salad with a wooden spoon resting to the side.
    Spaghetti Salad
  • Sheet pan sausage green beans and potatoes ready to be served.
    Sheet Pan Sausage Green Beans and Potatoes
  • Baked chicken skewers stacked on top of each other on a wood cutting board.
    Baked Chicken Skewers
  • A lemon cheesecake bar on a plate with lemons in the background.
    Lemon Cheesecake Bars
  • Two sloppy Joe grilled cheese sandwiches stacked on top of each other.
    Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese
  • Butternut squash quinoa salad in a bowl with parsley in the background.
    Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad

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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

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    Quick & Easy Sheet Pan Breadsticks

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Dinner Recipes

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    Sweet and Sour Chicken

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    Baked Rigatoni and Sausage

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    Crescent Roll Pigs in a Blanket

  • Taco rice on a gray plate topped with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
    Taco Rice

  • Air fryer steak fajitas and vegetables resting on wooden board with tortillas to the side.
    Air Fryer Steak Fajitas

  • Creamy chicken and gnocchi on a white plate with parsley in background.
    Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi

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