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I'm Cassandra Morris

Welcome to Cooking With Cassandra. I’m so happy you are here! I'm here to spill the beans (and maybe some wine) on foolproof recipes and kitchen tips. Join me in my cozy little corner of the Internet, where we keep it simple and delicious. Let's get cooking!

You can also find me every Sunday in the Winnipeg Sun, in print and online as the Food & Wine Columnist, where I share delicious seasonal recipes, expert wine pairings, and essential kitchen tips!

Where It All Started

Let’s take it back 10 years... Some of you may remember me from my time on Big Brother Canada. Back then, my culinary skills—or lack thereof—made me stand out. I was dubbed the “Persian Princess,” and my signature dish was slop and microwaved leftovers.

Fast forward to today, and I’m proud to say the kitchen is no longer a danger zone when I’m around. I’ve graduated from burnt toast and microwave mishaps to finding true joy in cooking.

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When I moved in with my now husband Walt, it became a necessity – “must eat to live.” He was no prize in the Kitchen either, there was a lot of take-out. Determined to change that, I dove into the world-wide web spending hours going through recipes, reading reviews, and making notes on each new recipe I was planning to make. My mission? To master the art of delicious home-cooked meals. To my surprise, I ended up loving it! Before long, I found myself taking charge of the kitchen on a daily basis and at every gathering with family and friends! I captured the process in photos, tested and retested until I perfected every dish, and documented our favorite recipes! That’s how Cooking With Cassandra came to life. My husband likes to say I have gone from “toast to turkeys”! All this to say… If I can cook, you can cook! I truly believe that together we can cook delicious and easy meals for every occasion.

Does This Sound Familiar...

You’ve spent hours on a recipe that was supposed to be ‘quick and easy,’ only to find it’s a total flop. It promised to be ready in 20 minutes, but you’re now an hour in with no end in sight. I’ve been there too. When I was learning to cook, I tried countless recipes from the top of my internet search or Pinterest, many of which didn’t turn out as promised. Whether it was misleading cook times or recipes that simply didn’t work or taste good, I’ve experienced the frustration of recipes that don’t deliver. That’s why I’m dedicated to providing you with recipes that are both delicious and accurate. When I say a recipe will take 30 minutes, you can trust that it will be ready in 30 minutes, prep time included—and you can trust it will always be delicious!

What You Will Find Here

So, if you’re sitting there thinking, "There’s no way I can cook these recipes..." or "Who am I kidding, I’m not a good cook!"— Just remember, I’ve been there, too. This is why all of my recipes come with clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step directions, along with helpful tips and tricks to make cooking delicious meals easy for everyone. Before I post a new recipe, you can be sure it has been thoroughly tested in my own kitchen. I use simple, easily accessible ingredients—no hoity-toity here! I am all about balance so you will find everything from the super healthy to the super indulgent! Whether you’re looking for quick 30-minute dinners or weekend pastas and stew worth the extra time, I’m here to help. Count on finding plenty of entertaining and holiday meals, appetizers, breakfasts, desserts, one-pan dinners, and more. With over 100 Recipes on the blog and counting, you won’t have to spend any more time wondering, “What’s for dinner?” I have you covered! Let’s get cooking and make every meal a success!