About Shawn Syphus

Hello Friend! Welcome to I Wash You Dry!

I’m so glad you found my little corner of the internet where I share quick and easy recipes tailored for busy families, just like my own.

My name is Shawn Syphus, and I’ve been sharing recipes online for over 15 years now. What started as a hobby back in 2010 has gradually evolved into a passion of mine, with well over 1000 recipes and counting. My goal is to help you gain confidence in the kitchen, while serving you and your family delicious meals every day.

I’m a mother to 5 beautiful kids, married to my best friend, and yes– I’m even a grandma now! I enjoy mountain biking, crafting and spending time with my family when I’m not working on this website.

What You’ll Find Here

We’re cooking up all sorts of delicious recipes, from breakfast goodies like my Classic Waffles all the way to comforting main dishes like my Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes.

My main specialty would have to be using ONE PAN to create meals. You can find all of those delicious recipe in my One Skillet Category.

Main Dishes – a wide variety of beef, chicken, pork and seafood recipes.
Desserts – anything from semi-homemade all the way to from scratch baking – with a flair for easy, of course.
Side Dishes, Appetizers, Soups, etc – think of my website as a source for all your cooking needs.
Tips, Nutritional Info, Videos – I’m a wealth of knowledge and I can’t wait to share it all with you here.

My Background

With over 15 years in this field, I’ve developed thousands of recipes, and tested each one multiple times in my very own home kitchen. I have never attended culinary school, but throughout the years I have honed my skills and love sharing what I’ve learned with other home cooks like yourself. I love food styling and photography as well as story telling, so this job is literally a dream come true for me.

Sometimes I have to pinch myself to know this is real life.

Cookbooks and Publications

My first cookbook, Express Lane Cooking, was released in July 2015 and features 60+ recipes that use just 5 main ingredients to get you in and out of the grocery store. The recipes are easy and ingredients are interchangeable with multiple recipes, giving you a variety of options to choose from. (Amazon Author Bio Shawn Syphus) (Sold out on QVC)(Barns and Noble)

“The Everyday Cookbook” is my second cookbook, which was released in May 2022. This fun cookbook features blog favorites that are all 5 star rated, quick and easy, not to mention extremely tasty. The book is also customizable, making it perfect for gifting.

Magazines and Print

Over the years I Wash You Dry has been featured in a handful of print magazines and online publications such as Parade, Self Magazine, HGTV, Better Homes and Gardens, Food Network Magazine, Women’s Day, Grilling For Heroes and Bon Appetit.