Our Mission: Great Recipes Made for Real Life
Time Of Recipe was born from a simple frustration: too many recipe websites promise amazing results but deliver confusing instructions, unrealistic cooking times, and dishes that never quite look like the photos. We decided to build something different—a recipe destination where every single dish is tested by real people in real home kitchens, using ingredients you can actually find at your local grocery store.
We're not a faceless content mill churning out thousands of untested recipes. We're a small team of passionate cooks who genuinely care about what ends up on your dinner table. Every recipe that earns a place on Time Of Recipe has been prepared multiple times, tweaked for clarity, and approved by our team before publication. When we say a recipe works, we mean it.
How We Started
Time Of Recipe began in 2024 when our founding team—four food enthusiasts from different culinary backgrounds—realized they shared the same complaint about online recipes. Instructions were vague. Cooking times were wildly inaccurate. Ingredient lists required specialty store trips. And comment sections were filled with frustrated cooks asking the same unanswered questions.
We knew we could do better. We pooled our expertise in dinner cooking, baking, meal prep, and breakfast creation to build a recipe resource we'd actually want to use ourselves. The result is Time Of Recipe: a carefully curated collection where quality trumps quantity, and every recipe earns its place through rigorous testing.
What We're All About
- Triple-Tested Reliability: Every recipe is prepared at least three times in different home kitchens before publication. We catch the problems so you don't encounter them.
- Crystal-Clear Instructions: No assumed knowledge, no skipped steps, no mysterious techniques. Our recipes guide you through every stage with precision and clarity.
- Honest Time Estimates: When we list 30 minutes, we mean 30 actual minutes—including prep. No hidden work or unrealistic expectations.
- Everyday Ingredients: We stick to items available at standard grocery stores. No hunting for obscure specialty products or emptying your wallet on one meal.
- Accurate Nutrition: Our nutritional information is calculated carefully, helping you make informed decisions for yourself and your family.
- Real Photography: What you see is what you'll get. Our food photos show the actual dishes our team prepared, not styled fantasies impossible to replicate.
What You'll Find Here
Our recipes are organized into four main categories, each overseen by a team member with specific expertise:
- Breakfast: From grab-and-go weekday solutions to leisurely weekend brunches, our morning recipes help you start every day deliciously.
- Lunch: Satisfying midday meals designed for busy schedules, including meal prep favorites that taste great all week long.
- Dinner: The heart of our collection—hearty, flavorful main dishes for weeknight simplicity and weekend celebrations alike.
- Dessert: Sweet endings for every skill level, from quick treats to impressive baking projects that build confidence.
Meet Our Team
Behind every recipe is a real person who developed, tested, and perfected it. Get to know the passionate cooks who make Time Of Recipe possible.
Our team:
Silas Merrick
Culinary Specialty:
Hearty Comfort Dinners & Bold Flavors That Bring Families TogetherPersonal Quote:
"127+ hearty dinners by Silas Merrick – known for his hearty comfort dinners and bold flavors that bring families together, creating satisfying meals for a crowded table."Experience & Training:
From my grandmother's farmhouse kitchen, I learned that food is about connection and love. I specialize in hearty comfort dinners and bold flavors that bring families together, creating satisfying meals for a crowded table. With 127 recipes shared, I'm dedicated to making delicious, home-cooked food accessible to everyone.Discover my recipes:
Elowen Hartley
Culinary Specialty:
Elegant Desserts & Baking Magic Made Simple for Every Home BakerPersonal Quote:
"Elowen Hartley, Portland baker – Elegant desserts & baking magic made simple for every home baker. Stunning results, guaranteed."Experience & Training:
My baking journey started with a spectacularly wobbly cake, sparking a lifelong love for dessert magic! I'm Elowen Hartley, your guide to elegant desserts made simple. My years perfecting recipes at a beloved bakery and developing them here mean you get stunning results that prove baking brilliance doesn't require pastry school. Let's create something delicious together!
Discover my recipes:
Cassian Rowe
Culinary Specialty:
Quick Healthy Lunches & Meal Prep Strategies for Busy ProfessionalsPersonal Quote:
"Cassian Rowe, a nutrition science graduate – specializing in quick healthy lunches & meal prep strategies. Get nutritious, fast meals for busy professionals."Experience & Training:
Tired of sad desk lunches? I'm Cassian Rowe, your go-to for quick, healthy meals that fit a busy professional's life. With a background in nutritional science and a passion for practical cooking, I'll help you power through your workday.Discover my recipes:
Nova Whitford
Culinary Specialty:
Creative Breakfast Recipes & Morning Rituals That Start Your Day RightPersonal Quote:
"Nova Whitford, a breakfast enthusiast – creative recipes & morning rituals that start your day right, making every morning a delicious opportunity."Experience & Training:
I'm Nova Whitford, and I'm obsessed with breakfast because I'm not a natural morning person. I create creative breakfast recipes and morning rituals to help you start your day right. With a deep understanding of morning meals, I help you transform your mornings into moments of joy and balanced energy.Discover my recipes:
Our Promise to You
We promise to respect your time, your grocery budget, and your trust. Every recipe we publish meets our standards for reliability, clarity, and deliciousness. If something doesn't work for you, we want to know—our goal is continuous improvement, and your feedback helps us get better.
Thank you for cooking with us. We're honored to be part of your kitchen.