Welcome!
Easy, Family-Friendly Recipes You’ll Actually Want to Make
Welcome to Valerie Recipes — your cozy corner on the internet where simple ingredients meet joyful cooking. Whether you’re feeding a picky toddler, cooking on a tight schedule, or planning your next holiday dinner, our recipes are designed with real life in mind.
Our Mission
At Valerie Recipes, we believe that food doesn’t have to be complicated to be delicious. Our mission is to empower busy families and beginner cooks to create easy, affordable, and flavorful meals — no fancy ingredients or culinary school required.
From hearty weeknight dinners to fun, make-ahead treats and seasonal favorites, we share recipes that you’ll turn to again and again. Every dish is developed with love, tested thoroughly, and simplified for your success in the kitchen.
Meet Valerie – Founder & Chief Recipe Curator
Hi, I’m Valerie Harper — mom of three, former middle school teacher, and your guide to fuss-free cooking. My love for cooking was born in my grandmother’s kitchen, where Sunday dinners were the highlight of the week. Today, I carry those warm, homemade values into every recipe I publish.
In 2017, I started Valerie Recipes as a personal blog. What began as a simple place to document my go-to meals has grown into a trusted resource for thousands of home cooks seeking easy, reliable recipes.
When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll find me gardening, testing slow cooker hacks, or chasing my golden retriever, Benny, around the yard.
Meet Valerie – Founder & Chief Recipe Curator
Hi, I’m Valerie Harper — mom of three, former middle school teacher, and your guide to fuss-free cooking. My love for cooking was born in my grandmother’s kitchen, where Sunday dinners were the highlight of the week. Today, I carry those warm, homemade values into every recipe I publish.
In 2017, I started Valerie Recipes as a personal blog. What began as a simple place to document my go-to meals has grown into a trusted resource for thousands of home cooks seeking easy, reliable recipes.
When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll find me gardening, testing slow cooker hacks, or chasing my golden retriever, Benny, around the yard.
The Friends Who Bring Recipes to Life
Emily Tran – Culinary Director
Emily is a classically trained chef turned mom-of-two who develops and tests every recipe in our kitchen studio. She’s known for making gourmet flavors approachable. Favorite recipe? Our One-Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta.
Rachel Summers – Content & SEO Lead
Rachel makes sure our recipes aren’t just tasty — they’re discoverable. She brings 8+ years of SEO and food content strategy experience to the team.
Daniel Reece – Food Photographer
Daniel captures the drool-worthy visuals you see on every recipe page. His love for rustic plating and natural lighting brings our dishes to life.
Mia Lopez – Community Manager
From answering your questions in comments to sharing your creations on social media, Mia is the heart of our community. She’s always here to help you troubleshoot or celebrate your wins.