Recipes Preppy is where simple cooking meets confidence, comfort, and joy in the kitchen. Welcome to my little corner of the cooking world! I’m Sienna Brooks, a chef, recipe creator, and enthusiastic kitchen coach dedicated to helping home cooks—especially beginners and curious food lovers—feel confident and excited every time they step into the kitchen.
My love for cooking began long before Recipes Preppy ever existed. It started in my mother’s Los Angeles kitchen, where I first discovered how comforting, creative, and surprisingly magical a simple home-cooked meal could be. Those early days were filled with stirring sauces I didn’t quite understand, sneaking tastes of cookie dough, and learning through trial and error. That sense of curiosity and warmth still shapes everything I create today at Recipes Preppy.
Before focusing fully on recipe development and teaching, I spent years working in busy Los Angeles restaurant kitchens. Those experiences taught me essential techniques, discipline, and the importance of building flavor from the ground up. Restaurant life was fast-paced and demanding, but it gave me a deep respect for good ingredients and thoughtful cooking. Over time, however, I realized that my greatest passion wasn’t just cooking food—it was teaching people how to cook.
Helping someone follow a recipe for the first time, especially a nervous beginner, and watching that moment when everything finally “clicks” brings me more joy than any perfectly plated dish ever could. That realization is what inspired Recipes Preppy. I wanted to create a space where home cooks of all skill levels feel welcomed, supported, and capable—without pressure or intimidation.
At Recipes Preppy, I develop and share recipes across the full range of what home cooks love to make. You’ll find approachable Desserts, satisfying Main Dishes, comforting Breakfast recipes, easy Side Dishes, homemade Breads, cozy Soups, fresh Salads, family-friendly Casseroles, simple Appetizers, refreshing Drinks, festive Holiday Recipes, classic Sandwiches, and even homemade Toppings & Condiments. Every recipe is tested, written clearly, and designed to work in real home kitchens.
Beyond recipes, About Recipes Preppy is also about learning why things work. I love breaking down cooking methods in a way that feels encouraging and beginner-friendly. Understanding the “why” behind a technique helps build lasting confidence, not just one successful meal. Whether I’m sharing tips for baking, meal prep ideas, or simple kitchen skills, my goal is always to make cooking feel achievable and enjoyable.
Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with California farmers’ markets, host local cooking demonstrations, support community food programs, and connect with a growing online community of home cooks who inspire me daily. Recipes Preppy continues to grow thanks to readers who cook, share, and learn alongside me.
Outside of my work, I live in Los Angeles with my wonderful husband, Daniel, and our two daughters, Hannah and Jessica. Our kitchen is the heartbeat of our home—filled with bubbling pots, flour-dusted counters, quick lunches between school projects, and spontaneous dance parties while something bakes in the oven. It’s messy, loud, real, and full of love, and it constantly inspires my approach to family-focused, doable recipes.
My mission at Recipes Preppy is simple: to help you cook with confidence, embrace the learning process, and feel proud of the meals you make. Whether you’re here to master a basic cooking technique, bake a beautiful dessert, or get dinner on the table on a busy weeknight, I’m truly glad you’re here.