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| GENERAL RECIPE SITES | TV COOKING SHOWS |
| KIDS IN THE KITCHEN | VEGETARIAN & VEGAN |
| RESTAURANTS | DESSERTS |
| SOUTHERN COOKING & BARBEQUE | OTHER RESOURCES |
| SPECIAL DIETS |
related topics: Gardening, Health and Medical (for Nutrition and Weight loss sites)
| All Recipes is a huge, easily browsed site with hundreds of thousands of recipes, reference pages with dictionaries, encyclopedias, conversion charts, articles, and more. To get a feel for how big this site is: there are over 125 pound cake recipes, over 75 punch recipes (and that's just the non-alchoholic ones!), more than 100 fettuccini recipes, thousands of vegetarian recipes, and so on. There are also thousands of Diabetic meals, low carb and low fat recipes. | Chef2Chef claims 280,000 recipes of their own and links to 30,000 other culinary web sites. Not as easily browsed as some, but the database is searchable by ingredient or name of the recipe. They also have pages devoted to culinary, hospitality, and food service jobs, culinary schools, famous chefs and restaurants, kitchen and cooking equipment, and culinary travel. | |
| Cooks.com has articles, unit and diet calculators, nutrition facts, and a cook's shop, but more importantly, they have thousands of recipes. The focus in on American cuisine, but they do have a modest international page, too. | Cooks Recipes is a huge site with thousands of recipes, a handy cooking dictionary, charts for measuring and substituting, and a "Corner Market" for buying cookware, kitchen equipment, gourmet treats, and more, and an extensive links page to hundreds of other cooking and food sites. | |
| Recipe America claims a million recipes with a focus on American food. The "Category" feature seems to bring up more and different options than the "Recipe Search", so you may need to try both to get the best results. They also have a very large links page for ethnic foods, such as Jamaican, Australian, Korean, and dozens more. | What Recipe Hound lacks in looks it makes up for in content. It's minimal design is straight forward and incredibly easy to maneuver. Over five thousand recipes organized by course, type of food or ingredient, or by country. | |
| The Recipe Link has it's own recipe archive, daily food related news, and a cookbook shop, but it's main strength is it's links. This directory has links to thousands of cooking and nutrition web sites, from Diabetic and allergy related diets to HIV and Cancer patient related nutrition, to celebrity recipe sites, to canning and freezing. There are also conversion charts, menu planning sites, and nutrition calculators. | RecipeSource is one of the most extensive recipe sites on the web. Search by type of food, such as Main Course, Appetizers, Holiday Foods, Sweets & Deserts, or by diet, such as "Gluten Free", "Diabetic", etc. Also includes lots of ethnic foods, searchable by area of the world or by one of over 60 countries and regions, including Morocco, Indonesia, Serbia, Iceland, and Venezuela. Also check out their "Miscellaneous" section, which includes a lot of things you won't find elsewhere, such as "Camping", "Medieval", and even, for the brave, "Extraterrestrial and Bizarre" recipes, and a "Copycat" area with recipes from famous restaurants. | |
| Recipezaar is an enormous and easily browsed site. There are over 1,500 Kosher, Vegan, Diabetic, and Mexican recipes, and over 3,000 Dairy-Free recipes. There are ethnic foods, holiday and event foods, pages devoted to presentation, canning and brewing, and equipment. People on special diets can choose from low sodium, low carb, high protein, soy-free, or dozens more. The recipes can also be browsed by ingredient, country of origin, course, occasion, and more. | The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has hundreds of recipes, including fun recipes for kids, and tips on growing and storing fruits and vegetables. If you need help with your bumper crop of corn or tomatoes, this is a good place to start. There are lists of Farmer's Markets throughout the state as well as listings for U-pick strawberries, and produce wholesalers. | |
| Kids Health Recipes has dozens of nutritious dishes for adults to make for kids and for kids to make themselves, including numerous items for special diets such as lactose intolerance, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, celiac disease, and vegetarian. | Working Mom's Refuge offers hundreds of recipes for kids and families, including lots of quick, healthy choices. Broken down by breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts, and more. Other pages on the site offer advice for juggling kids and a career, single moms and dads, and there is a discussion list to join in on as well. | |
| The Peppered Leopard is the host of this fun site where kids can learn the basics of cooking along with kitchen safety tips and nutrition information. There are illustrations and animations, and lots of stories to keep kids interested, and there are lots of good recipes, each labeled as either easy, medium, or advanced. | ||
| Copykat Recipes are based on famous restaurant dishes from such places as Olive Garden, Applebee's, TGI Fridays, Bennigan's, and Outback. There are thousands of appetizers, soups, breads, side dishes, deserts, even holiday dishes in addition to the main courses; and the links page searches other copy cat sites for even more options. | Star Chefs has thousands of gourmet recipes and profiles of America's most famous chefs. Read their biographies, learn about their restaurants and menus, and get free recipes from their cookbooks. Star Chefs also has a culinary school locator and a job finder for culinary school graduates. | |
| Top Secret Recipes has hundreds of "copy cat" recipes from restaurant chains, ranging from Applebee's to Wendy's, and even condiments and side dishes such as brand name salad dressings and stuffing mix. | ||
| Barbecue'n On the Internet has tons of information about grills, smokers, pits, and any other way of cooking outside. They also have thousands of recipes for all the basics as well as sausage, game and fish. There are tips on spices, basting and marinades, and dry rubs, too. | Gritlit is somewhat limited compared to most other cooking sites, but it has all the Southern basics, from Barbecued Ribs and Biscuits, to Sautéed Okra and Sweet Potato Pie. | |
| The Creole and Cajun Recipe Page has tons of recipes and a very helpful "Basics" page that explains all the most important terms and how to pick the best ingredients. Learn to make stocks, bisques, jambalaya, even pickled onions, and to cook shell fish, sausage, poultry and vegetables Louisiana-style. Their "Mail Order Sources" page directs you to the best places to find crawfish, Cajun sausage, tasso, and more. | The Soul Food Cookbook has hundreds of soul food recipes from Hoppin' John to Stuffed Pork Chops, to Fried Catfish. There's plenty of barbecue, breads, and beans, lots of vegetables, and lots of deserts. | |
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| American Diabetes Association Nutrition and Recipes section contains hundreds of recipes, from beverages and snacks to main courses and soups and salads. Also offers a wealth of advice on how to choose healthy food, how to read labels, and tips on eating out and using artificial sweeteners, as well as general health related issues for diabetes of all ages. | Cooking Light magazine's website has thousands of easily searched and browses recipes for low-fat cooking options, as well as meal planners, health and fitness tips, and special sections on outdoor dining, family meals, quick and easy meals, vegetarian cuisine, and entertaining. | |
| Delicious Decisions from the American Heart Association, has hundreds of heart-healthy recipes that can be easily searched or browsed according to type of meal, main ingredient, or type of international cuisine (such as Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Asian, etc.). You can also choose from a "low-salt" or a "quick and easy" section. And there is advice on shopping, eating out, and staying fit. | Diabetic Gourmet Recipe Archive choose from more than a dozen categories such as "Breakfast and Brunch," "Side Dishes," "Soups and Chowders," "Regional and Ethnic Cuisine," "Holidays and Special Occasions," "Sauces and Condiments," and "Vegetarian." | |
| Diabetic-Recipes.com has, in addition to its 800+ recipes, a meal planner, suggested menus, cooking tips, an extensive section on diet for diabetic kids, and advice on traveling, entertaining, life-style, and more. They also have a helpful links page to direct you to more great online resources. | Eating Hints for Cancer Patients from the National Cancer Institute has a few recipes, and lots of advice on how to deal with loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, and other side effects of chemo, radiation, and other cancer treatments. There are sections covering before, during, and after treatment, as well as advice for caregivers. Be sure to check out their "resources" which offer toll free numbers, links to other helpful websites, and downloadable publications. | |
| Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network, while rather short on recipes, offers important information such as ingredient notices, tips on shopping and reading labels, how to deal with food allergies at school, and up to date allergen alerts. Covers common food allergies such as milk, eggs, nuts, fish and shellfish, soy, and wheat. | Low-Carb Recipes from Karen Barnaby, chef and best-selling author, offers hundreds of free online recipes, as well as articles about the low-carb lifestyle, and links to sites specializing in the Atkins diet. There are also tools such as the carb counter, inspirational success stories, and a support forum. | |
| Special Diets: you'll find egg/dairy-free, wheat/gluten-free, and soy-free recipes and helpful tips for what to look for when grocery shopping. There is also a huge links page to direct you to many more helpful special diet websites. | Check out our "Cooking for a Healthy Heart" pathfinder page for a list of heart-healthy cookbooks available to be checked out at SCPL. | |
| The Food Network, home of "Emeril Live," "Iron Chef", and "Paula's Home Cooking," has a very extensive website with thousands of recipes and cooking advice. They also have a "Wine and Drink" and an "Entertaining" section, and of course you can find information about your favorite FoodTV shows. | HGTV's main recipe page has selections you don't often see anywhere else, such as "Garnishes/Presentation" and "Herbs/Spices". The emphasis is on entertaining, so you'll find lots of tips on everything from decorating and napkin folding to ice carving and making treat bags for the kids. | |
| Martha Stewart's website has lots of recipes and tips on cooking, entertaining, and decorating. Her 101 series, such as "Baking 101" and "Entertaining 101" take you step by step through such basics as selecting the best produce, meat and fish, menu planning, wine selecting, and lots more. | ||
| All Recipes' vegetarian section has thousands of recipes as well as nutrition and health tips for vegetarians. There are hundreds of vegan recipes, too. | LII's Vegan and Vegetarian Links points to nearly 20 great veggie sites for everyday and special occasion recipes, nutritional information, lifestyle information, and more. | |
| The Vegetarian Resource Group has hundreds of vegan and vegetarian recipes, with a focus on the vegetarian lifestyle. You'll find a restaurant locator and information about traveling, nutrition, vegetarian-based businesses, and more. There are also helpful guides to raising vegan and vegetarian kids and teens. | Vegweb is an enormous site of vegetarian and vegan recipes, including basic categories such as "Pasta", "Soups", and "Stir Fry", and more specific categories such as "Foods Kids Love", "Manly Meals", "Meat Substitutes", and lots more. There are also links to stores and catalogs of vegan products, from clothing to chocolates, and even pages of gardening tips for those who want to grown their own veggies. | |
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| Baking 911.com provides baking tips for all skill levels, recipes, advice on the use of ingredients, special event cookery, storage, techniques, substitutions. | Bitsy's Kitchen: Desserts over 150 great dessert recipes, from the usual cakes, pies, and cookies, to specialties such as Ambrosia, Baklava, and Crème Brulee. | |
| Chocoholic.com offers a new recipe for rich, decadent, chocolate desserts each month, and links to dozens of chocolatiers in the US and abroad. For the hardcore chocolate lover, they even have a Chocolate of the Month club! | Chocoholic's Revenge has recipes for over 50 low fat and reduced calorie chocolate treats with total carbs and even Weight Watcher's points lists for each. | |
| The French Pastry Chef offers hundreds of dessert recipes, from petite fours and parfaits, to tarts, cakes, and flan. Choose from beginner, advanced, and expert skill levels, or browse by type of recipe. Each one has a full color photo of the finished product, and many of the more involved recipes have step-by-step slide shows. |
PastryWiz not only has thousands of recipes for cakes, pies, cookies and other goodies, it also has decorating tips for all kinds of holidays and special occasions including weddings, Valentines Day, Halloween, etc. Don't miss the "Chocolate-Food of the Gods" section! |
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| Google Directory's Cooking Page | The library carries hundreds of cookbooks and health and nutrition books, and several cooking and dieting magazines available to be checked out. In the headquarters branch the cookbooks are on the top floor, and the magazines are on the main floor. | |
| Open Directory's Cooking Page | Check out our "Cooking for a Healthy Heart" pathfinders page. | |
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