quick and easy recipes for busy families
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Becky Hardin founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 and has been creating trusted, easy, and delicious recipes ever since. The Cookie Rookie is known for simple dinner ideas, delicious crockpot recipes, creative chicken meals, desserts anyone can make, and so much more. We love creating recipes that make putting food on the table faster and tastier for busy families. Becky has been featured in The Kitchn, People Magazine, Home and Family, The Today Show, and more.
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Favorite Dinner Recipes
What’s for dinner!? The most common question in America. We have all kinds of easy dinner recipes and ideas ready to make tonight.
Easy as cake
cake mix cookie recipes
These fun and delicious cookies are made with cake mix! We have a ton of varieties and they’re a favorite to bake with our kids.
Cooking Resources
The Cookie Rookie is committed to help both beginner and new chefs learn to cook! Below are 3 resources to help you at any level.
Rookie Cookie?
Learn To Cook
If you’re just beginning your to learn your way around a kitchen, start here! We have tips, tricks, tutorials, and more!
Master Chef?
Sharpen Techniques
If you’re comfortable with cooking but want to take your skills fo the next level, click here. Free printables, cooking videos, and upscale recipes.
Grow your collection!
Free Recipe Ebook
Gimme the free stuff! Download our FREE ebook with all of our favorite 5 Ingredient Recipes. Quick and easy dinner, here we come.
Fall Drinks
As the weather gets cooler, warm up with these delicious Autumn themed cocktails
Cocktails
Skinny Margarita Recipe
Holiday Recipes
Caramel Apple Sangria (Apple Pie Sangria)
Coffee Recipes
How to Make Cold Brew Coffee (Iced Coffee)
Cocktails
Pumpkin Spice White Russian
Most popular recipes
These fan favorite recipes never disappoint. Whether they’ve been pinned millions of times on pinterest or have hundreds of user reviews, you can trust that they’re delicious and easy.
Chicken Recipes
Is there anything better than a delicious chicken recipe? These easy chicken meals are sure to please.
Must-Try Recipes
Garlic Butter Steak and Potato Bites is the ultimate easy dinner recipe. Kids and adults alike all love this simple skillet meal that’s sure to please.
Stovetop Burgers are easier than you might think! Once we learned How to Cook Burgers on the Stove it’s our go-to easy dinner for anytime of year.
Chicken Wings are a game day staple! This baked wings recipe has the most amazing seasoning consisting of paprika, garlic, salt and pepper. Simple but delicious.
