While most couples find joy in cooking together, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen prefer to keep their culinary escapades solo. This might seem odd for a pair known for their love of food. However, their reasons are as interesting as their meals.
(Photo: Chrissy Teigen Instagram) John and Chrissy’s approach to cooking mirrors their approach to life
While John Legend is quite the chef, his approach to cooking is a little different from Chrissy's. “I cook for her; she cooks for me,” John shared in an interview. It’s a simple yet effective system that ensures both of them get to enjoy their time in the kitchen without stepping on each other’s toes.
The "Ordinary People" singer admits that he loves following recipes as they are and finds joy in the precise execution. “I’m very good at executing recipes,” he said. “I’ll look them up online or literally in her book. I’m not really creative in the kitchen, but I love to cook.”
Chrissy Teigen, on the other hand, is a creative chef. Known for her best-selling cookbooks, "Cravings" and "Cravings: Hungry for More," she enjoys experimenting with flavors and techniques. Her kitchen is her playground. It's a place where she can let her imagination run wild. “She’s a bit more creative in the kitchen,” John explained. This creative streak is why Chrissy often finds it easier to cook alone, without the constraints of a recipe.
Cooking Apart, Growing Together
Interestingly, this culinary separation hasn’t affected their relationship negatively. In fact, it’s brought them closer. John and Chrissy’s approach to cooking mirrors their approach to life—embracing their differences and making them work to their advantage. It’s this mutual respect for each other’s strengths that has made their relationship a powerhouse both in and out of the kitchen.
(Photo: Chrissy Teigen Instagram) John Legend during Chrissy’s birthday celebrations
Chrissy’s creativity in the kitchen is well-documented. John’s skills are nothing to scoff at. He's created some signature dishes that Chrissy absolutely loves. One of his most famous recipes is his macaroni and cheese. "I like to make macaroni and cheese. She loves my mac and cheese—the garlic is really important," John revealed. Chrissy is always more than happy to allow John to take the reins when it comes to this particular dish.
Their contrasting cooking styles also mean that their kitchen time is a personal retreat rather than a shared activity. Chrissy has, in past interviews, said that she appreciates her husband's cooking just as much as the fans do. "For example, everybody in his family and all of our friends loves his mac and cheese," Chrissy once noted. "But I think they only love it because 'John Legend is cooking it,' like, 'Oh my God! This is amazing!'"
From Mac and Cheese to Family Bonding
While Chrissy might jokingly attribute John’s kitchen talent to his celebrity status, no one can deny that he really knows his way around a kitchen. His determination sometimes compels him to consult Chrissy and create some special bonding moments. “It’s fun. It’s a bonding thing,” John said of learning cooking tips from his wife. It's these little moments that strengthen their relationship.
(Photo: Chrissy Teigen Instagram) The couple is preoccupied with their parenting duties
When they’re not cooking, the couple is preoccupied with their parenting duties for their two children, Luna and Miles. It's not only the kitchen department that has to run smoothly in the household after all. “You just have to be on the same page all the time,” Chrissy shared. This teamwork is evident in both their personal and professional lives. That explains why they are one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples.
