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For home cooks and food lovers.

Communities for home cooks to share recipes, ask technique questions, and improve their skills. Reddit has some of the most active cooking communities, from beginner-friendly advice threads to challenge-based cooking groups where members cook through specific cuisines or cook-book projects.

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Communities

r/EatCheapAndHealthy

Eating healthy on a cheap budget

reddit · 11,445,872 members · est. 2012
r/Baking

For all your baking needs! Recipes, pictures, ideas, questions and all things baking related. Cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, muffins, scones, breads, rolls, biscuits, cheesecakes, snack bars, etc are all welcome!

reddit · 4,404,864 members · est. 2009
r/slowcooking

r/Slowcooking is a food-related subreddit for sharing ideas, recipes or pictures in which a "slow cooker" was used in the preparation of meals. Many people think a slow cooker is named a "crock-pot," however this is a trademarked name of just one manufacturer. Slow cooking is an ideal method for cooking less expensive portions of meat to make them more tender and tasty than by other forms of cookery. Vegetarian and vegan dishes can also be made via slow cooking. - crockpot, slowcooker, crock

reddit · 3,100,000 members · est. 2010
Cooking Secrets

Post and share secrets of impeccable cooking from chefs and amateurs.

quora · 1,400,000 members
r/cookingforbeginners

Just moved into your first apartment and don't know a thing about cooking or have lived on your own for years and have existed on take out and fast food? Then this is the sub for you! Learn how to cook simple recipes for yourself and find it isn't as hard as you think it is. Post your questions about cooking and links to easy recipes and basic techniques. Come to learn or to teach. Join us on Discord!

reddit · 857,000 members · est. 2014
r/AskCulinary

/r/AskCulinary provides expert guidance for your specific cooking problems to help people of all skill levels become better cooks, to increase understanding of cooking, and to share valuable culinary knowledge.

reddit · 664,000 members · est. 2011
r/KitchenConfidential

Home to the largest online community of foodservice professionals.

reddit · 520,000 members · est. 2011
r/instantpot

A place for Instant Pot owners to discuss, debate, divulge, digress and digest.

reddit · 452,000 members · est. 2014
Food Factory

Different foods & culture!

quora · 105,400 members
r/52weeksofcooking

Each week, we give you an ingredient, technique, cuisine, or inspiration. Each week, you cook a dish in that theme and share the results. Each week, your culinary repertoire gets a little bigger.

reddit · 99,300 members · est. 2011
ChefTalk

ChefTalk.com is a community of food lovers dedicated to chefs.

82,595 members
Discuss Cooking

The friendliest place on the web for anyone that enjoys cooking.

49,485 members · est. 2004
TalkFood

A community forum dedicated to discussions about various food-related topics. It provides a platform for members to share recipes, cooking tips, restaurant recommendations, and engage in discussions about food and culinary experiences.

32,543 members
Kitchen Knife Forums

The sharpest place on Earth. Show off, discuss, and sell your knives here.

24,371 members · est. 2011
The Holistic Gut Health Hub

The Holistic Gut Health Hub is a Skool community focused on cooking and related topics.

skool · 16,356 members
r/Butchery

For butchers to share butchering stuff. What did you expect?

reddit · 16,100 members · est. 2013
Hungry Onion

Thoughtful discussions among avid food lovers on eateries, cooking, and culinary culture

3,000 members
Natural Living Club

Natural Living Club is a Skool community focused on cooking and related topics.

skool · 2,796 members
Insects as a food

Insects as a food is a group where we share ideas and experiences with the modern world. This is a place for you to ask questions or find answers about eating insects. We are a group dedicated to the education and promotion of entomophagy (the eating of insects).

facebook · 1,243 members · est. 2016
BUSS DOWN CHEF

BUSS DOWN CHEF is a Skool community focused on cooking and related topics.

skool · 1,231 members
The Chef Heart Friendship Pod

The Chef Heart "Friendship Pod" offers a FREE recipe database, fitness and nutrition guides, kitchen resources and more. With a coaching mentor to meet you meet your fitness goals and an unlimited spice-drawer replenishment system, Chef Heart makes it easy to invest in yourself and a tokenized community!

10 members · est. 2022
Thisweekmenu

We are trying to build a community to make their own meal plan for the next week. So that we can save money by reducing food waste. Since we already have a plan in place we mostly don't waste our food also we can make a healthy diet.

facebook · 5 members · est. 2022
Maanchi's Korean Food and Cooking

Welcome to Maangchi's Korean food and cooking forum! I made this forum for my readers to talk to each other, help each other, and make some new friends. Please share your experiences and photos of the Korean food you made, and help other members with their questions. This site also has a list of Korean grocery stores worldwide!

est. 2008
BakeSpace

Web's first food-themed social network and recipe swap. It’s the independent, grassroots community by and for people who love to cook, bake and express their passion for all things food-related.

Chinese-forums.com

A forum dedicated to discussions about Chinese food and drink. It is a platform where members can explore various aspects of Chinese cuisine, including regional specialties, cooking techniques, recipes, ingredients, and dining experiences.

Mouthfuls

The Mouthfuls Food Forum provides a space for food enthusiasts, home cooks, chefs, and industry professionals to engage in conversations about various culinary topics. Within the forum, users can find discussions on a wide range of subjects related to food, including restaurant recommendations, cooking techniques, food and beverage trends, recipe sharing, ingredient sourcing, wine and spirits, culinary travel, and much more.

Food Lovers Passions Forum

A free online dating & social networking site specifically for singles with a passion for food, recipes & cooking, and desserts. Whether you like to exchange recipes, bake, grill or just go out to eat at nice restaurants, Food Lovers Passions is the site for you. Meet other chocoholics, grillers, bakers & more.

Cooking Bites Forum

From healthy recipes to decadent snacks, Cooking Bites is a place to discuss all things culinary. We host cooking competitions and provide a space to talk about kitchen appliances and global cuisines.

r/Cooking

A place for people who want to learn how to cook, share their culinary experiences, and discuss recipes and techniques. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, all are welcome in our kitchen.

reddit
Big Green Egg Forum

The Egghead Forum is a dedicated community for Big Green Egg enthusiasts to share recipes, grilling techniques, and tips for outdoor cooking.