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Serious Eats
http://www.seriouseats.com/ Well-tested interesting recipes, food science, techniques, equipment, and even food histories. Also has a highly-rated podcast hosted by founder Ed Levine.
https://food52.com/ Variety of recipes and cooking-related articles with a focus on thoughtful and stylish living. Many recipes have flavorful twists, and the site offers unique kitchenware for sale.
https://www.thekitchn.com/ Daily food magazine published by the founders of Apartment Therapy. Recipes, how-to, kitchen style, and shopping in an easy-to-navigate site.
https://smittenkitchen.com/ Variety of recipes for main meals, baking, drinks, and more. Recipes are made with accessible ingredients you can buy from your local store, and the site also has videos with owner and cookbook author Deb Perelman.
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/ Primarily in-house developed recipes with seasonal ingredients, along with an archives of over 30 years’ worth of old family recipes. Most recipes use whole foods and are double-tested in real home kitchens.
https://minimalistbaker.com/ Elegant, flavorful recipes that are simple to make and mainly vegan and gluten-free. All recipes can be made in under 30 minutes, with one bowl, or with 10 ingredients.
https://www.skinnytaste.com/ Healthy dishes full of flavor with clear, flexible meal plans that have calorie counts and Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points. All meal plans are free and include grocery lists and brand recommendations.
https://cookieandkate.com/ Fresh vegetarian recipes made with real food ingredients. Site has an easy layout with quick links for all categories at the top of the page.
https://www.budgetbytes.com/ Delicious, budget-friendly recipes with cost per recipe and per serving on each tempting image. Recipes are easy to follow, and the site has links to everything from one pot recipes to meal prep.
http://thepioneerwoman.com/ Farmer’s wife Ree has mastered tasty, easy cooking for families and big hungry crowds. Recipes have down-home cooking with modern twists and easy solutions for busy cooks.
https://pinchofyum.com/ Practical and interesting recipes, mainly vegetarian and lots of noodle dishes. Instant pot, crock pot, and short videos with adaptions for stove-top cooking.
https://ohmyveggies.com/ The fruit and veggie dishes on this site will make you consider becoming vegetarian if you aren’t already. Potluck recipes, quick and easy dishes, and explanations and recipes about weird and wonderful vegetables.
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/ All things baking with options to browse by category, season, or ingredient. Delicious-looking recipes and a baking basics series that covers techniques, tools, and tips.
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/ Fresh, tasty food that’s easy to prepare. Also includes DIY section with lifestyle articles and a general interest blog.
https://www.davidlebovitz.com/ Professional cook, baker, and author David Lebovitz writes this food blog from Paris. Real, wholesome recipes that are accessible for home cooks.
https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/ Recipes, meal plans, lifestyle, and a cookie section with almost 200 cookie recipes. Features family-friendly cooking and meals.
http://ohsheglows.com/ Plant based food recipes, most of which are also gluten free, soy free, and without processed foods. Great FAQs section with practical answers to genuine reader questions about foods, substitutes, and where to source ingredients.
http://www.spoonforkbacon.com/ Delicious meals, side dishes, and sweets that may or may not have bacon in them. Excellent DIY section, and inspiring ideas for eating and entertaining.
https://www.101cookbooks.com/ Vegetarian recipes with an entire section for instant pot recipes. New York Times bestselling author Heidi Swanson writes tasty recipes with natural foods.
https://www.browneyedbaker.com/ Mostly cooking from scratch, Michelle share recipes for everything from dips to desserts. Links to a variety of shopping portals as well as Baking 101 and videos.
https://www.loveandlemons.com/ Colorful recipes with seasonal food—often with a twist of lemon. Written by blogging couple Jeanine and Jack, who have also authored a well-received cookbook by the same name.
http://www.howsweeteats.com/ Delicious looking food by the author of Seriously Delish and The Pretty Dish (March release). Healthy recipes, comfort food, and a baby blog about life as a Mom.
https://www.loveandoliveoil.com/ Quick, flavorful, and interesting dishes that are designed to be budget friendly. These bloggers have had three cookbooks published that show their wide-ranging food interests such as Breakfast for Dinner and That’s My Jam.
https://www.acouplecooks.com/ Writer and photographer couple Sonja and Alex have paired up to share pretty, simple cooking online and in print. Their site has whole foods and delicious meals that are healthy and sustainable.
http://joythebaker.com/ Baker, food photographer, and cookbook author Joy inspires with a site full of delicious baking. Easy to follow recipes make all her desserts seem possible, and the hints and tips are valuable extras.
https://www.mybakingaddiction.com/ Everything you ever wanted to know about baking and sweet recipes is here. Great how-to’s and some pretty impressive giveaways.
http://alexandracooks.com/ Seasonal cooking and beautiful looking meals. Alexandra loves cooking everything from scratch including salad dressings, stocks, and beans and legumes.
https://steamykitchen.com/ Television chef, recipe developer, and cookbook author Jaden Hair runs this blog on cooking shortcuts, product reviews, and recipes. The site is also a good source for a variety of authentic Asian recipes.
http://altonbrown.com/ Alton Brown is the host of the Food Network’s Good Eats, Iron Chef America, and Cutthroat Kitchen. The site has recipes, ‘how to’s with great diagrams, videos, podcasts, and tickets to his Eat Your Science shows.
http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/ Vegan recipes, cookbooks, videos, and travel posts on this lifestyle blog. Kathy Patalsky is also the founder of the website Finding Vegan and has been featured across mainstream TV and online.
https://cnz.to/ French food writer Clotilde Dusoulier celebrates the joys of daily cooking with fresh, easy ideas. Clothilde loves healthy, natural foods and easy meals that everyone will enjoy.
https://www.deliciouseveryday.com/ Vegetarian and vegan cooking made with fresh, whole ingredients. A good variety of everything from beverages to meals to desserts.
http://mynameisyeh.com/ Molly’s blog is a reflection of her life as a Jewish, Asian, and now Midwestern farmer’s wife. She’s also a Juilliard-trained musician which may make her site the only one with a theme song…
http://www.bakersroyale.com/ Recipes for baking and cooking with a cocktail for every occasion on the side. Categories also include sweet, savory, and holiday recipes.
https://www.mynewroots.org/site/ Holisitic eating is made simple, tasty, and approachable with Sarah’s recipes and explanations. She has recipes for every occasion, along with events, videos, and an app.
http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/ David and Luise bring healthy and simple vegetarian food to a site full of Instagram worthy food photos. Their recent book Green Kitchen At Home features great recipes from the site that have ingredients that are accessible and non-vegetarian friendly.
http://www.pastryaffair.com/ Recipes for the home baker that give space for rough edges with lots of butter and sugar. Diverse selection of bread & yeast recipes along with hundreds of choices for sweet starts and finishes.
https://bittersweetblog.com/ Enjoying the sweetness of crafts and baking in a sometimes bitter world. Vegan baking (and ice cream!), and free patterns in the craft section.
https://www.sproutedkitchen.com/ Sprouted Kitchen is a series of family recipe ideas and inspiration, the site also supplies a food photography workshop.
http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/ This baker’s paradise is elegantly styled with delicious recipes. Includes a gluten free section and breakfast recipes that could pass for dessert.
http://www.sprinklebakes.com/ Heather’s site is overflowing with amazing desserts that look too good to be true. She’s brought a background in art to her passion for baking and the combination is baked to perfection.
http://www.homesicktexan.com/ Texas-infused cooking from James Beard Award-winning writer Lisa Fain. Now a New Yorker, Lisa’s recipes are spicy, delicious, and straight from the Lone Star State.
http://www.biggirlssmallkitchen.com/ The site for anyone struggling to cook and entertain from a small kitchen. Real world cooking solutions and easy delicious dinners.
http://www.thechubbyvegetarian.com/ The Chubby Vegetarian showcases a huge number of vegetarian recipes, perfect for the modern table. They also sell a range of their own recipe books.
