Welcome to Recipes By Step. Discover quick, easy, and delicious family-friendly recipes designed for busy parents. We understand the daily juggle of work, school, and endless to-dos. That’s why we’re here to simplify home cooking with stress-free, flavorful meals that fit seamlessly into your hectic schedule. Get ready for real-life cooking, made easy.
Dinner
Magical 4-Ingredient Chicken Dinner
Slow-cooked chicken, salsa, and your favorite toppings – ready for Taco Tuesday!
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Meet the Recipes By Step Chefs
We are Annie Ray and Mark DeLuca, two home cooks with different roots but a shared purpose: to bring out the best in American food while keeping it simple, balanced, and welcoming.

Annie Ray
Hey there, I’m Annie Ray. I’m 39 years old and live just outside Minneapolis, where the seasons change fast and the dinners stay warm. I’m a home cook, creative, a little bit impulsive in the kitchen, and completely in love with the magic of everyday meals.
Mark DeLuca
Hi there, I’m Mark DeLuca. I’m 39 years old, living in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where the winters are long and the ovens stay busy. I’m not a professionally trained chef, but I’ve been cooking for as long as I can remember, first out of necessity, then out of passion, and now as a way to bring people together.

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