About me

Making Your Kitchen Easier, One Recipe at a Time

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Hi, I’m Emily, the face behind MakingRecipe.com. I’m really glad you’re here.

Ever stare at your air fryer or Instant Pot and think, “Now what?”

Same here. For a long time, I had all the gadgets and none of the confidence. I wanted to cook better meals, but I didn’t have hours to spend figuring things out. I needed quick, reliable ways to make dinner happen without turning my kitchen upside down.

That’s why I started this site. MakingRecipe.com is all about helping real people make real food with the tools they already have. You don’t need to be a chef or have fancy ingredients. You just need recipes that work.

How It All Started

My first attempt at using a slow cooker was a complete flop. I forgot to plug it in. I came home expecting dinner and ended up ordering pizza instead. That moment could have made me give up, but instead, it pushed me to learn.

Eventually, I got the hang of it. I tried again, adjusted recipes, and slowly things started to click. One night, I made a simple Instant Pot chicken dish that came out better than I expected. That small win gave me the confidence to keep going.

As I got more comfortable with my appliances, I realized I actually loved experimenting in the kitchen. And I loved helping friends and family figure it out too. So I created this space to share what I’ve learned and to make your cooking life a little easier.

What You’ll Find Here

This site is dedicated to recipes built around the equipment many of us already own. I focus on:

  • Air fryer meals that are quick and satisfying
  • Instant Pot recipes for fast, one-pot dishes
  • Slow cooker meals for cozy, low-effort dinners
  • Other helpful kitchen equipment that makes cooking simpler

Every recipe is tested in my own kitchen. If it doesn’t turn out right or feels like too much effort, it doesn’t make the site.

A Few Fun Facts About Me

When I’m not testing new meals or cleaning up yet another cooking experiment, here’s what I’m probably doing:

  • Snacking on air fryer popcorn at totally inappropriate hours
  • Reorganizing my spice drawer for the tenth time
  • Taking way too much pride in using every single appliance in one week

Let’s Make Cooking Less Stressful

Thanks for stopping by and getting to know me. Whether you’re brand new to your gadgets or just need new ideas, I’m here to help.

You can start by checking out your favorite category or browsing all recipes.

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