Cooking at home is cheaper and healthier than eating out or ordering delivery. It can also help you bond with friends and family and express your creativity. But with our busy work and family lives, many of us end up ordering the same take-out meals, resorting to the same restaurants, and throwing together the same ingredients\u2014it can get pretty boring. To make matters worse, if you have dietary restrictions, you probably feel like you\u2019re limited to specific meals. Home cooking can help you put an end to all of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve scoured the internet for the best resources for home cooking, including blogs, podcasts, and YouTube channels. We chose sources that focus on different styles of cooking, such as international cuisines, cooking for children, cooking vegan<\/a>, and much more. So get ready to be inspired to dust off your cooking tools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s even better than a cookbook? A cooking blog of course! That\u2019s because blogs aren\u2019t limited to a set amount of content, so they can continue to grow. They can also be edited or updated as the author sees fit without needing to be re-published or revised. And the best part is that they\u2019re usually free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s our roundup of the best cooking blogs to bookmark right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Allre<\/em><\/strong><\/a>c<\/a><\/em><\/strong>ipes<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The first on our list of the best cooking blogs is All Recipes<\/em>. All Recipes<\/em> isn\u2019t written by one person\u2014in fact, they aim to connect home cooks with other home cooks. The recipes on their site are a combination of guest submissions and posts from their community of kitchen professionals. Thanks to their focus on community, their comment sections are full of suggestions and additions from those who tried the recipes and tweaked them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iowa Girl Eats<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Iowa Girl Eats<\/em> is written by Kristin, a woman who was diagnosed with Celiac disease in 2013. She\u2019s also married with three children, so she shares family-friendly recipes along with a collection of gluten-free<\/a> recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pinch of Yum<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This cooking blog is written by Lindsay, a wife and dog mom from Minnesota. Lindsay\u2019s recipes are fresh and healthy and include vegan, vegetarian, and sugar-free options. Apart from being a food blogger, Lindsay also started Food Blogger Pro<\/em><\/a> with her husband, which is a resource to help other food bloggers monetize their content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Budget Bytes<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Budget Bytes<\/em> was created by Beth, a self-proclaimed \u201cnumber cruncher and meticulous budgeter.\u201d She started the website as a recent college grad, with student loans and a low-paying job. Beth shares recipes that are simple and inexpensive. She also takes readers by the hand and provides step-by-step instructions, so even inexperienced people can cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Naptime Chef<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kelsey is a foodie and a mom, two things that don\u2019t often mix well. When she had her baby, she realized that having a child made prioritizing time in the kitchen impossible. So she created this website focused on quick meals for busy parents (that you can whip together during nap time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Picky Palate<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This cooking website was started by Jenny. She knows that adults can sometimes be just as picky eaters as children. Her aim is to create recipes for picky eaters no matter what age they are. She also loves Disney and has a portion of her cooking blog dedicated to making Disney copycat recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minimalist Baker<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This minimalist cooking<\/a> blog takes its name seriously\u2014every recipe on this website is either 10 ingredients or less, uses one bowl, or can be made in under 30 minutes. They also make recipes for all sorts of dietary restrictions including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sailu\u2019s Food<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sailu’s Food<\/em> is one of the best cooking blogs for Indian food. The author, Sailu, lives in South India and is a food enthusiast. She shares traditional Indian recipes along with Western-inspired Indian dishes and some dishes from other parts of Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recipe Rebel <\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The author of this cooking blog, Ashley, notes that she always had problems following directions. She loved adding personal touches to recipes she followed and liked to take shortcuts. Her recipes focus on instant pot, crockpot, 1-pot, and air fryer meals. They\u2019re designed for the everyday person who doesn\u2019t have the time or patience to follow a hundred steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Serious Eats<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The final entry to our list of the best cooking blogs is for more serious cooks, Serious Eats<\/em>. The recipes on this blog use tested, science-driven techniques. Their aim is to help at-home cooks build their skill sets and knowledge. They also do cooking equipment reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cooking podcasts are a fun way to stay entertained while you cook, drive, or do other mindless tasks. Rather than teaching you how to cook a recipe step-by-step, they often host conversations about the behind-the-scenes topics of cooking, such as methodology, the food industry, cultural cuisines, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s our roundup of the best podcasts for cooking inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Home Cooking<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you read the award-winning recipe book Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat<\/em>? This cooking podcast is run by the woman behind the book, Samin Nosrat, along with podcast creator and host Hrishikesh Hirway. They run their podcast like a Q&A session, answering listeners\u2019 cooking questions. They also regularly feature guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Gastropod<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This food podcast isn\u2019t about cooking, but about food science and history. They discuss topics from farming and aquatics to ancient feasts. It\u2019s the best podcast for food nerds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Sporkful<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Sporkful<\/em> motto is \u201cIt\u2019s not for foodies, it\u2019s for eaters.\u201d This food podcast, created by Dan Pashman, focuses on approachable subjects, such as the best way to make a pb&j sandwich. This podcast has been around since 2010 and has even won many rewards for the best food podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Black Girls Eating<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This cooking podcast was started by Tanorria Askew, a 2016 MasterChef contestant. She discusses topics such as Black culinary contributions to American cuisine. She also talks with other Black chefs and culinary experts about their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Dave Chang Show<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n David Chang is the creator of the Netflix show Ugly Delicious <\/em>and the Momofuku restaurant owner. On his show, he talks about food trends and culture and random topics such as airport food, Asian supermarkets, Trader Joe\u2019s, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Didn\u2019t I Just Feed You<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the best food podcasts for working moms. Meghan and Stacie are both professional cooks and mothers. They go over topics such as making school lunches, how to make dinner foods more fun, and parenting. It\u2019s the perfect podcast to listen to while you cook for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fire & Water Cooking<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This podcast discusses all things BBQ, grilling, smoking, and even sous vide. They also share advice on things like vacuum sealers, thermometers, and other cooking supplies. Whether you\u2019re an aspiring pitmaster or a backyard griller, grab a cold one and turn on this podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nutrition Facts With Dr. Gregor<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This informative food podcast is run by Dr. Gregor, the author of How Not to Die<\/em><\/a> <\/em>and the founder of NutritionFacts.org<\/a>. He provides advice on topics such as avoiding cancer, controlling arthritis, weight loss, and tons more. This podcast is perfect for those interested in health and nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eat for the Planet<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The final best cooking podcast on our list is Eat for the Planet<\/em>, run by entrepreneur Nil Zacharias. Zacharias is trying to redefine the future of food and his podcast focuses on sustainability and the plant-based food industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cooking YouTube channels are convenient because you can follow along with the steps at home\u2014it\u2019s like having a personal instructor in your kitchen. Videos can also provide better instructions than still photos and words, which is especially helpful for visual learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are our picks of the best cooking YouTube channels that are sure to leave you drooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Binging With Babish<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of the best cooking YouTube channels, according to many sources online. Binging With Babish<\/em> is a great channel for both beginners and experienced home cooks. The creator, Andrew Rea, recreates dishes from movies, tv, anime, and video games. He also cooks a variety of meal types: cheap, expensive, vegetarian, meat-lovers, holiday, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Epicurious<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Like Binging With Babish<\/em>, the Epicurious<\/em> YouTube channel is also suitable for every skill level\u2014from very beginners to professional chefs. This channel is unique because different cooks will share recipes for the same dish, so you can learn a variety of methods. They also do cheap vs. expensive ingredient comparisons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good Eatings<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The creator of this YouTube channel, Malin Nilsson, is vegan. She shares clean, vegan recipes and \u201cWhat I Eat in a Day\u201d videos. She covers everything from dinner to dessert to fermentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let Them Eat Gluten Free Cake<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Kim, the creator of this channel, loves baking and always dreamed of owning a bakery. She thought her dreams were crushed when she was diagnosed with Celiac disease, but she decided not to give up. Kim went on a mission to create all the foods she loved (pizza, bread, pasta, desserts), but gluten-free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Joshua Weissman<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Joshua Weissman is one of the biggest cooking YouTube channels at the moment. Joshua has worked as a chef in fine dining<\/a> restaurants and is sharing his cooking experience with viewers. He recreates fast food favorites from places like Popeyes, Panda Express, Wendy\u2019s, Chipotle, etc. He also makes rich, homemade desserts and other junk food. This isn\u2019t a channel for dieters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Souped Up Recipes<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n On her YouTube Channel, Mandy shares traditional Chinese cooking recipes and techniques. She creates Chinese takeout copycat recipes and even has a playlist devoted to making Chinese hot sauces at home. She warns you not to watch her videos on an empty stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cooking Con Claudia<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Claudia is a wife and a mother of five children. She shares authentic Mexican recipes designed to feed a family that are easy to make. She also shares some recipes in both English and Spanish. So whether you want to make tacos for Cinco de Mayo, the perfect salsa, or even instant pot barbacoa, Claudia is your girl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cooking With Dog<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Cooking With Dog is a quirky YouTube cooking channel featuring a Japanese woman and her French poodle, Francis. Francis the dog sits next to the host and narrates the cooking steps in English. Together, they make authentic Japanese dinners, desserts, holiday foods, vegetarian dishes<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBest Cooking Blogs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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