Welcome to Simple and Savory!
About Simple and Savory
Simple and Savory is about making everyday cooking feel easier, calmer, and more doable.
Here you’ll find straightforward recipes made with real ingredients—along with ideas for variations, swaps, and small changes so you can make meals work with what you already have. I believe cooking shouldn’t feel rigid or complicated. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s getting a good, satisfying meal on the table without overthinking it.
About Me
I create, cook, and photograph every recipe you see here. I’m not here to impress you with fancy techniques or flawless presentation—I’m here to help you cook food that actually works in real life.
I’m a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and certified in Culinary Nutrition, which means I care just as much about how food makes you feel as how it tastes. My focus is on balanced, nourishing meals made with real ingredients—without rigid rules, complicated diets, or perfection pressure.
My approach is simple: start with solid basics, keep ingredients manageable, and stay flexible. Most recipes include ways to change things up based on your taste, your pantry, or your schedule. Cooking should feel approachable, not stressful.
I’ve been around food my whole life. I grew up on a farm in New Jersey, where farm-to-table wasn’t just a trendy phrase, it was just how we lived. Those early days gave me a real love for fresh, wholesome ingredients.
Why You Can Trust These Recipes
Every recipe on Simple and Savory is tested in a real home kitchen and written with everyday cooks in mind. I focus on flavors that make sense, methods that are reliable, and instructions that don’t assume you want to spend hours in the kitchen.
I also bring a nutrition-minded perspective to the table, with an emphasis on balanced, wholesome meals, without rigid rules, complicated diets, or food guilt.
About the Photos
I’m not a professional photographer, and that’s intentional.
I photograph the food myself so you can see what it actually looks like when you make it at home. No tricks. No heavy styling. Just real food, cooked and served the way most people actually do it.
Everyone’s favorite Recipe!
Chicken Murphy: A spicy hearty one pot wonder!
What others are saying
“You’re a lifesaver. These quick dinner recipes are fantastic. My partner and I changed our eating habits to a vegetarian based on fish or chicken 5 weeks ago and we feel so much better. I do appreciate the help of your quick recipes thank you.” -Christine
“I’ve eaten this dish many times in NJ. Searched for the best recipe and yours makes the most sense and tastes the most authentic. Thanks!” – Bob
Questions I’m often asked
I am not a big fan of following recipes and like to cook without documenting every detail. However, when friends and family asked me for the recipe, I found it difficult to remember all the steps unless I made the dish again. To solve this problem, I created Simple and Savory, a platform to record and share my favorite recipes with others.
There are a lot of favorites on Simple and Savory, but the ones I make the most often, are my beef and vegetable stew, bison chili and turkey burgers.
No, they do not, but many recipes on Simple and Savory fit into the Mediterranean diet and most have suggested adaptations for specific diets. I believe in everything in moderation!
Let’s Cook
Take a look around and try a recipe or two. If you have a question, want to request a recipe, or just want to say hello, you can reach me at anne@simpleandsavory.com.
You can also find me on Facebook, and Pinterest!
👉 Visit the Recipe Index to browse all recipes.
Happy cooking!
-Anne
If you love salads and appetizers, check out Savory Bowls N Bites, for your favorite first-course recipes!