Hi, and welcome! I’m thrilled that you are here. My name is Mary Younkin and I’ve been sharing recipes online since 2011. I created this website 15 years ago to share our favorite recipes with friends and family, and today millions of people rely on Barefeet in the Kitchen to help get dinner on the table with a minimum of fuss.
Why “Barefeet in the Kitchen?” When I created this website, my boys were 6, 4, and 14 months old. There were always bare feet running around my kitchen and life looked very different. I never imagined that this site I started on a whim would become the greatest job I never knew could be a job. And I have all of you to thank for that.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned home cook, the recipes here are designed to be approachable and reliable. They are grounded in American comfort food, with inspiration from flavors all around the world. Every dish has been thoroughly tested, so you can cook with confidence. The recipes are easy to follow and they are loved!
Barefeet in the Kitchen Recipes
I learned to cook by trying endless recipes, as my shelves of cookbooks will attest, and as a result, I love recipes. I love old recipes, new recipes, my grandmother’s recipes, my sister’s recipes, my friends’ recipes, and the recipes that you send me. I believe that recipes were meant to be shared, altered, passed around, and remade time and time again.
Some of the most popular recipes here are ranch salad dressing and balsamic vinaigrette, probably because we’ve all learned how to eat a salad everyday and like it! And lest you think we’re all about the healthy foods, there just might be over 150 ice creams here that you need in your life.
Barefeet in the Kitchen Cookbooks
I’ve also written three cookbooks. The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook is dedicated to my passion for creating family-friendly meals that are easy enough to make on a busy weeknight.
The Weekday Lunches and Breakfasts Cookbook, is filled with quick, delicious recipes for every meal of the day. And The Weeknight Dessert Cookbook, is a collection of dessert recipes that have all been streamlined to be fast and simple, while still producing show-stopping results.
All three cookbooks are available on Amazon or in your local bookstores.
On Saturday mornings, I share a glimpse into our life and a scattering of my thoughts in The Little Things Newsletter.
The best way to reach me is via email at mary@barefeetinthekitchen.com. You can also connect with me on Facebook and Instagram.
For a peek behind the scenes in my life, you can read more here.
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