Marcus Reed

Marcus Reed
Marcus Reed
Quick Weeknight Dinners & One-Pan Comfort Food

Marcus, a busy dad and recipe developer – Quick weeknight dinners and one-pan comfort food. Fast, hearty meals with minimal cleanup.

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Meet Marcus Reed

I'm Marcus, and I'm intimately familiar with the 5:30 PM panic of wondering what to feed a hungry family. As a working dad, I spent years relying on takeout and frozen food because I simply didn't have the energy to cook a complex meal after a long day. I realized I needed a system. I started experimenting with skillet meals, sheet pan dinners, and slow cookers to create real food that doesn't demand hours of my evening.

My Culinary Philosophy

My Background & Expertise

I don't have a culinary degree; I have a degree in "getting it done." I spent the last decade mastering the art of the 30-minute meal through pure trial and error. My friends started asking for my weeknight dinner rotations, which led me to team up with Betty. Now, I love sharing my time-saving hacks, my favorite grocery store shortcuts, and the comfort food recipes that save my weeknights.

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My Latest recipes:

Instant Pot Black Bean Chili

Black Bean Chili: Instant Pot

This Black Bean Chili is a hearty winner. Try our Instant Pot Black Bean Chili with Ground Beef recipe. Includes a budget swap table. Ready in 40 minutes!

Low Cost Pasta Meal: One-Pot Beef Pasta

Low Cost Pasta Meal: One-Pot

This Low Cost Pasta Meal is a hit with the kids. Try these cheap pasta recipes for the family and use our budget swap table to save more. Ready in 30 min.

Simple Bean Chili with Ground Beef

Bean Chili for 8 Servings

This Bean Chili is a hearty dinner favorite. Try this easy bean chili recipe with our budget swap table to save more. Ready in 65 minutes.

Cheap Egg Fried Rice in 20 Minutes

Egg Fried Rice in 20 Minutes

This Egg Fried Rice is a simple egg fried rice recipe that tastes like takeaway. Use our budget swap table to save more. Ready in just 20 minutes!

Chicken Tenders: Ultra-Crispy and Homemade

Chicken Tenders in 33 Minutes

Get juicy Chicken Tenders with a Panko crust. This Homemade Chicken Tenders Recipe uses a buttermilk soak. Check our common mistakes checklist for success.

Mac and Cheese: Ultimate Easy Recipe

Mac and Cheese in 15 Minutes

Mac and Cheese made from scratch is a family favorite. This Homemade Mac and Cheese is silky and rich. Use our step-by-step timing guide for perfect pasta.

Mild Turkey Meatballs: Juicy and Tender

Turkey Meatballs in 35 Minutes

These juicy Turkey Meatballs are a hit for picky eaters. Use our healthy ground turkey meatballs guide and common mistakes checklist for a fail-proof meal.

Shrimp Scampi: Easy Two Person Meal

Shrimp Scampi in 15 Minutes

This Shrimp Scampi is a zesty shrimp scampi recipe for two. Use our easy two person scampi tips and common mistakes checklist. Ready in just 15 minutes!