Welcome to Cook by Molly!
Hi, I’m Lori Wilcox!
I’ve always believed that cooking is a form of storytelling, and mine began long before Cook by Molly came to life.
I’ve explored kitchens and markets in more than 70 countries, always searching for dishes that make people feel at home.
I’ve tasted handmade pasta in Florence, street tacos in Mexico City, and delicate pastries in Vienna.
I’ve spent hours chatting with local cooks, learning how their families passed down recipes through generations, and discovering that food is about so much more than flavor — it’s about connection, culture, and love.
How It All Started
Cook by Molly was born out of pure passion — a desire to bring warmth, creativity, and real food back into everyday life. Some of my earliest memories are in my grandmother’s kitchen, watching her mix, stir, and laugh as she cooked from the heart.
She taught me that a good meal doesn’t have to be complicated. It just needs care, a few quality ingredients, and someone to share it with.
Those cozy moments sparked my lifelong love for cooking and inspired me to create a space where I could share that same joy with others.
So, this blog is more than a collection of recipes — it’s a celebration of homemade food, new flavors, and the happiness that comes from feeding people you love.
Why You Can Trust Me
With over 15 years of hands-on cooking experience, I’ve gone from experimenting in a tiny kitchen to developing recipes that blend global inspiration with simple home comfort.
I’m not a professional chef by training, but everything I share has been cooked, tested, and perfected right in my own kitchen — often more than once!
Every recipe on Cook by Molly is designed to be achievable, delicious, and deeply satisfying. I test each dish thoroughly, write detailed instructions, and include tips to make sure your cooking experience is stress-free and enjoyable.
If it’s on my site, you can trust that it’s been made with love, tested with care, and truly worth trying.
To make sure each recipe looks as good as it tastes, my team and I also focus on photography and presentation — bringing every dish to life so you can almost smell it through the screen.
A Little More About Me
When I’m not whisking, chopping, or baking, you’ll probably find me exploring the world with my camera in hand and a notebook full of recipe ideas.
Traveling fuels my creativity — it’s how I discover new flavors, spices, and cooking traditions that I later recreate for my readers. From rustic countryside kitchens in France to vibrant night markets in Thailand, every journey brings new inspiration to my table.
At home, my kitchen is my happy place — a space filled with laughter, fresh herbs, and a touch of chaos. Cooking, for me, is not about perfection; it’s about sharing joy, stories, and good food that brings people closer together.
Connect With Me
I absolutely love hearing from you!
Whether you’ve tried one of my recipes, want to share your own kitchen success, or simply have a question — I’m always here to chat.
📧 Email: Contact@cookbymolly.com
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📌 Pinterest: Cook by Molly – Everyday Cooking Inspiration
Thank you so much for cooking along with me!
I’m thrilled to have you as part of this community, and I can’t wait to see what you create from Cook by Molly. Don’t forget to tell me how it turned out — let’s keep inspiring each other!