Hi there! I’m Aileen Clark.

headshot photo of Aileen Clark, owner of Aileen Cooks.

I am the founder of Aileen Cooks and the content creator behind all of the recipes on this website. My mission is to connect with others through delicious recipes that are easy for the average home cook to recreate. I don’t do gourmet meals around here. Instead, I share meals I enjoy eating, with simple techniques you can use, too.

I have published two cookbooks, The “I Love My Instant Pot” Affordable Meals Recipe Book and The “I Love My Air Fryer” Affordable Meals Recipe Book. My third cookbook is scheduled to be released in August 2023, The “I Love My Air Fryer” Comfort Foods Recipe Book. Learn more about my cookbooks here.

I started this blog after struggling to find myself as a stay-at-home mom of two young children. As much as I loved being home with my babies every day, I struggled to see my own identity. At the time, there were several bloggers I followed, and fantasized about having my own little corner of the internet. I wanted to share delicious recipes, helpful homemaking tips, and fun projects with others while also having something that was for me. 

I am amazed by how far this blog has come and am grateful for each and every reader who takes the time to read my posts, try my recipes, and share on social media.

A man and women sitting on a couch with their four children: 1 son and 3 daughters, including a newborn baby.

This is my family. My husband, Sean, works hard every day to provide for our family. He is an amazing father. Watching him connect with our children makes me love him even more than the day I said: “I do”. We have four kids and live on a couple of acres in Northern California.

In addition to sharing new posts here as often as I can, I love pinning new ideas on Pinterest, connecting with others on my Facebook Page, and sharing the personal side of Aileen Cooks on Instagram. I also share videos on YouTube and TikTok. Make sure you sign up for our newsletter, too! 

I was honored to be a guest on Good Day Sacramento on the release day of my first cookbook. You can watch that clip below!

Thank you so much for stopping by my corner of the internet. I hope you can find something to encourage you here.