The Guy Behind I Need Recipe
Cooking shouldn’t feel overwhelming.
I know what it’s like to stand in front of the fridge, tired, busy, and unsure what to cook — especially when you or your loved ones have dietary needs, picky appetites, or no time to waste.
That’s exactly why I created I Need Recipe — to help people like you find easy, healthy, reliable recipes that actually work.
Hi, I’m Kevin.
A few years ago, I was working full-time in IT — managing systems and solving network issues from a small office just outside Columbus, Ohio. It was stable work, but honestly? It felt like I was sleepwalking through my days.
After hours at the desk, I’d drive home through evening traffic, only to stare into my pantry wondering how to pull dinner together. I tried recipe blogs, but most of them either assumed I had five hours and a sous chef… or asked for ingredients I’d never even seen at Trader Joe’s.
So, I started experimenting. One meal at a time.
At first, I burned a lot more than I served. I once swapped salt for sugar in a vegan muffin recipe and ended up with something that could’ve doubled as a chew toy. But slowly, I started to understand flavors, timing, and how to make something decent with whatever was in the pantry.
As my weekends turned into quiet recipe experiments, something shifted. Cooking went from being a chore to something that actually made me feel present.
Then I became a dad. And that change everything.
Now with 2 little taste-testers under the age of ten, the kitchen isn’t just a place to cook — it’s where we laugh, learn, make messes, and build memories. It’s where my kids discovered how to crack eggs (and the floor), and where I discovered how food could connect us, calm us, and carry us through.
So, How I Ended Up Here
I remember bringing chickpea wraps and a simple grain salad to a company picnic one summer at Scioto Grove Park. I didn’t think much of it — just wanted to bring something healthy that my family loved. But even the guy who only ate barbecue said, “I don’t usually go for vegan stuff… but this? This is good.”
That was the spark.
It hit me that food wasn’t just something to get through the day — it was something that brought people together.
Feeding people brings me joy — it’s really that simple.
There’s nothing I love more than seeing my family and friends gathered around the table, sharing a meal and a moment.
The truth is, food has a way of making people happy. It connects us, and reminds us that the best memories are often made over something warm and homemade.
I launched I Need Recipe for everyone who’s ever stared into the fridge feeling tired and out of ideas. For the busy parents trying to feed picky eaters. For anyone managing gluten-free, vegan, or other dietary needs. For beginners who just want food that works — no judgment, no fluff.
And Yeah, if you’ve made it this far, thanks for being here — really.
Whether you’re cooking for picky eaters, adjusting to a new dietary lifestyle, or just trying to save time with meal prep, I Need Recipe is here to make your next meal a little easier.
Here’s where you can start:
- Explore vegan recipes that are simple, filling, and full of flavor
- Check out quick gluten-free meals the whole family can enjoy
- Browse easy meal prep ideas that take the stress out of your week
- Or head straight to the Picky-Eaters section — because we’ve all been there
No pressure. No fluff. Just good food made simple.
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See you again soon.