Hello friends! Welcome to The Recipe Necessity. I’m so glad to have you here! If you’re looking for doable recipes and weekly dinner ideas this is the place. I'm here to help you in gaining confidence in the kitchen and to encourage you along the way!
I'm Shannon, a Texan currently residing in the Pacific Northwest with my husband, children, dogs, and chickens. My passions include cooking, gardening, wine, and cookbooks.
I have been cooking at home for the past 20 years. Unfortunately, I never had the privilege of learning to cook from my mother, as she wasn't much of a cook herself. I had to learn how to cook by myself because I had two hungry children who needed nutritious food. I learned by following recipes and cookbooks and experience. With time, I improved my cooking skills by 1% infinity every day.
After the birth of my third child in 2021, the pandemic, and a wildfire, I was unable to return to full-time work. Currently, I create content for The Recipe Necessity and work part-time in the public sector. During my free time, I enjoy visiting the local farmers market, library, and any garden I can find.
I'm rooting for your success in the kitchen. Let's plan our dinners and cook our way through the week!
