Hi, friend! 👋 Welcome to Add a Pinch — your go-to spot for easy, delicious, family-friendly recipes that bring family and friends together for comforting meals around the table.
Here, you’ll discover approachable, foolproof recipes packed with Southern charm and modern convenience. Whether you’re rushing through a busy weeknight or planning a cozy weekend gathering, my dishes are tested, trusted, and made to become new family favorites. I hope you’ll bookmark them, cook them often, and make them your own!
Meet Robyn Stone
I’m Robyn Stone — a passionate home cook, baker, food photographer, and cookbook author. Since launching Add a Pinch in 2010, I’ve shared cherished family recipes along with practical tips to make cooking joyful and stress-free.
A devoted wife and mom, I grew up on a small farm in Georgia, surrounded by the love (and cooking) of my parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, and uncles.
The kitchen was always the heart of our home — filled with the aroma of fresh biscuits, bubbling pots of soup, and laughter that lingered long after the plates were cleared.
Today, my husband and I live on our own little farm (which we later discovered once belonged to my great-great-grandparents!). And guess what? The kitchen is still my favorite room in the house.
My easy, from-scratch style has connected me with millions of home cooks. I’ve been fortunate to share my recipes on Food Network, Southern Living, People Magazine, Hallmark Channel, and more — but my greatest joy is hearing from you when a recipe becomes a staple in your home.
The Story of Add a Pinch
Add a Pinch started as my personal digital recipe box — a simple place to save family favorites and experiment with new creations. What began as a quiet passion project has blossomed into a vibrant community of millions who cook, share, rate, and connect over real food made with love.
Every comment, rating, and photo you share means the world to me. It supports this site (keeping recipes free for everyone!) and helps grow our warm little corner of the internet. Thank you for being part of this journey — I truly couldn’t do it without you!
My Cookbook
The website led to my cookbook, Add a Pinch: Easier, Faster, Fresher Southern Classics. I share cherished family recipes – some heirlooms – that I’ve made over for how we live today and many I’ve developed that are perfect for fresh, delicious southern suppers! My cookbook is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.
My Cookbook: Add a Pinch
If you love the recipes here, you’ll adore my cookbook, Add a Pinch: Easier, Faster, Fresher Southern Classics.
I took treasured family heirlooms and updated them for the way we cook today — lighter, quicker, and bursting with fresh flavor. Perfect for busy families who still want that comforting Southern taste.
Get the cookbook!
Add a Pinch: Easier, Faster, Fresher Southern Classics
Fresh ingredients take center stage in these convenient, fast recipes updated for the way we cook today!
FAQs
By joining Add a Pinch, you can save your favorite recipes and easily access them across multiple devices. For instance, you can access them on your phone, iPad, computer, etc.! You can also create your own meal plans and recipe collections and create and print your grocery shopping lists. You can easily get started here.
I share new and refreshed recipes at least three times weekly on Add a Pinch. The newest recipes shared on Add a Pinch are at the top of our homepage. You can also join our email list to receive an email immediately when they are published or a weekly digest.
I love to serve cozy and comforting home-cooked meals that I believe my family, friends, and guests will enjoy. I want everyone to not only enjoy the meal but to feel at home and have a great time. Some favorites include beef tenderloin, roast chicken, pot roast, and chicken salad.
I love variety throughout the week and usually follow the weekly meal plans that I share. I also love to use the recipe filter on my site to search for recipes based on the ingredients I have on hand and the time I have available to prepare them. It is a wonderful feature that I use time and again!
Let’s Cook Together!
A few questions I love asking fellow home cooks:
- What’s your go-to weeknight dinner that everyone actually loves?
- Do you have a family recipe you’ve updated for modern life?
- Favorite way to add your own “pinch” of creativity to a dish?
I share new and refreshed recipes at least 3 times a week. Head to the homepage for the latest, or join my email list for fresh ideas delivered straight to your inbox (plus weekly digests!).
I’m so glad you’re here. Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee (or glass of tea!), and let’s make some memories in the kitchen.
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
