Welcome to CookingZone
Hi there! I am Sarah Mitchell, the founder and head recipe developer at CookingZone.org. What started as a personal food journal in 2024 has grown into a resource that thousands of home cooks visit every week for tested recipes, practical cooking tips, and culinary inspiration.
My Story
I grew up in a kitchen-centered family in Portland, Oregon, where my grandmother taught me the fundamentals of home cooking at age eight. After studying Culinary Arts at the Oregon Culinary Institute and spending four years working in professional kitchens across the Pacific Northwest, I realized my true passion was not fine dining but helping everyday people cook confidently at home.
I spent two years developing recipes for a regional food magazine before launching CookingZone in 2024. Every recipe published here has been tested at least three times in a standard home kitchen, using ingredients you can find at any grocery store and equipment most people already own.
What Makes CookingZone Different
- Triple-Tested Recipes: Every recipe is developed and tested multiple times before publishing to ensure consistent, reliable results in real home kitchens.
- Honest Difficulty Ratings: I tell you when a recipe is genuinely easy and when it requires practice. No false promises.
- Technique-Focused Teaching: Beyond just listing steps, I explain the science and reasoning behind cooking methods so you understand why things work.
- Global Perspective: From Korean street food to French classics to Mexican traditions, I explore cuisines from around the world while keeping recipes accessible for home cooks.
Our Content Team
While I lead recipe development, CookingZone has grown to include a small team of contributors:
- Sarah Mitchell — Founder, Head Recipe Developer. Culinary Institute graduate with 6+ years of professional kitchen experience.
- David Chen — Contributing Writer, specializing in Asian cuisines and fermentation techniques.
- Maria Santos — Contributing Writer, focusing on healthy recipes and plant-based cooking.
Our Promise
We are committed to providing accurate, thoroughly tested content that respects your time and ingredients. Every recipe includes clear instructions, practical tips, common mistakes to avoid, and storage information. If something does not work for you, please tell us through our Contact page and we will investigate and improve.
Thank you for being part of the CookingZone community. Happy cooking!
— Sarah Mitchell, Founder