Angela Kinsey, best known for her role as the uptight accountant Angela Martin on “The Office,” is showing a different side of herself as she invites fans into her world of culinary delights. In collaboration with her husband, Joshua Snyder, she has launched their debut cookbook, “You Can Make This,” which features over 100 cherished family recipes designed to inspire others in the kitchen. Kinsey states, “It’s like you get to come hang in our kitchen,” highlighting the cozy and inviting nature of their cookbook.
Kinsey and Snyder, who have been married since 2016, credit cooking as a foundational element of their relationship, especially as they both navigated single parenthood while dating. Their kitchen became a hub of activity and connection as they explored cooking together. Kinsey recalls a particularly memorable moment when she aimed to impress Snyder with a homemade soup, saying, “I found out he likes soup… and so I was like, ‘I’m gonna crush it in this soup for him.’” This moment set the stage for countless nights spent cooking and reconnecting as a family.
The couple’s enthusiasm for fall shines through in their cookbook, with Snyder expressing a deep affection for the season’s warm, comforting flavors. “When we were planning our wedding, he was like, ‘It has to be in the fall,’” Kinsey reminisces, adding that their autumn recipes, including pumpkin snickerdoodles, have become family favorites.
Kinsey also recounts humorous experiences from the set of “The Office,” where food scenes were often anything but pleasant. She particularly remembers shooting an ice cream cake scene that turned into a grueling and unappetizing ordeal. Despite the challenges, Kinsey fondly remembers the delightful food provided by the show’s crew, which included generous hot snacks that still evoke nostalgia for her.
In their YouTube series, “Baking with Josh & Ange,” which debuted in 2016, the couple engaged audiences with a fun “bake with me” style format that eventually led to the creation of their cookbook. Their goal was to share the family recipes that have shaped their lives, making it accessible for others. As Kinsey explains, the cookbook’s title, “You Can Make This,” is a sentiment Snyder often reassures their kids with when they express uncertainty about a recipe, further emphasizing the book’s theme of encouragement and family bonding.
The cookbook aims to inspire home cooks of all levels, with recipes designed to be approachable and enjoyable to make together. Kinsey and Snyder are excited for families to create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Among the featured recipes is Angela and Joshua’s beloved Pumpkin Snickerdoodles. The couple encourages fans to give them a try, assuring that they are a perfect treat for any occasion. The recipe, along with more from their cookbook, aims to evoke the warmth and joy of cooking together as a family.
“You Can Make This” is now available in bookstores, providing a culinary roadmap filled with love, laughter, and shared memories for anyone looking to elevate their cooking game.