Looking for a recipe?

Wondering what to make for dinner? Have an idea but no recipe, or ingredients but no ideas? Try the Food Blog Search. Some of the Internet’s top food bloggers came together  to create a search-able database of hand selected food blogs from all over the Internet. It’s like sitting around sharing recipes with friends from all over the world. Better than a recipe site or a cookbook, you know these recipes work. Food bloggers will talk you through a recipe’s nuances and describe the outcome-whether the kids liked it, or if it traveled well. It’s like making a recipe with a friend: talking about where to find the ingredients or what it looks like when you get to a certain stage. Food bloggers from all over the world share glimpses not only into the food and recipes from their culture but stories and pictures of what their lives are like.

The Food Blog Search consists of over 2,500 (and growing!) food blogs, but who wants to wade through countless posts trying to find one with a good recipe and photo? The creators of the Food Blog Search have done all the hard work for you. Each blog included in the food blog search must meet certain criteria. Paraphrasing from the site: they must be written in English and be primarily about food and recipes. However they must also have photos or illustrations, stories, and notes accompanying the recipes. The best part for home cooks is that the recipes must primarily include whole-food ingredients and “from scratch” methods. Finally, to be included each blog must be current and active and have an “About” page introducing the author.

The Food Blog Search is my new favorite dinner-planning tool. When I know what I want to make, but not how, I can search by recipe. Mexican rice, cilantro rice, or rice side all yield helpful, plentiful results. On the other hand, if I have no idea what to make I can search by ingredient and be inspired by chuck roasts, chicken thighs, or Gruyere or even low-fat or diet recipes. You’ll notice the search box further down on my right hand column and I encourage you to search for your favorite cuisine. You may be surprised at how many beautiful, witty, and delicious blogs you will find. Dinner at your house will never be the same.