From Woman's World · Liz Vaccariello · · 1m
Courtney Cook Shares Viral Recipes and Easy Meal Ideas
TikTok star Courtney Cook's simple lunches go viral with millions.
In brief
TikTok star Courtney Cook's simple lunches go viral with millions. TikTok star Courtney Cook shares easy, affordable lunch ideas that went viral after posting school lunches on her platform. Originally reported by Woman's World.
Courtney Cook's Viral Lunches
TikTok star Courtney Cook posted school lunches on her platform in May 2025.
“I’m a nosy girl!”
Simple Lunches Go Viral
Millions watched as her unique meals, like sweet onion cups and buttery sweet potato with cheese, went viral.
“seven of whom were my family”
Cooking Background
Courtney Cook grew up eating Stouffer’s lasagna and Hamburger Helper before experimenting with food.
“I mostly grew up eating Stouffer’s lasagna and Hamburger Helper”
British-Inspired Meals
Courtney Cook taught British literature for nearly 10 years and loves Weetabix, roast dinners, and ploughman’s lunches.
“It’s usually a chunk of bread, a chunk of cheese, something pickled and perhaps a piece of fruit”
Comfort Food Favorites
Courtney Cook makes ramen with long scallions, mushrooms, and chili crunch after living in Japan.
“Make it and don’t apologize just because it’s different or not aesthetically pleasing”
Upcoming Cookbook
Courtney Cook is writing a cookbook featuring British-inspired dishes and comfort-food favorites.
“I’ll include a lot of heirloom recipes from my grandmother, my ‘Meemaw;’ my mom, Lolly; and my aunt Laura”
Family Connection
Courtney Cook’s cookbook helps her family share stories about her grandmother’s recipes and traditions.
“My mom and I talk about how my grandmother made creamed corn and the veggies she grew”
What matters most
TikTok star Courtney Cook shares easy, affordable lunch ideas that went viral after posting school lunches on her platform.
