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r/recipes

Improve and share your cooking repertoire with recipes from reddit's community.

Subscribers

3,518,805

Created

January 25, 2008

18 years ago

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How to think about r/recipes

This community is dedicated to sharing and discovering a wide variety of recipes, catering to cooks of all skill levels. Members post original recipes, adaptations, and cooking tips, fostering a collaborative environment where culinary creativity thrives. The focus is on improving cooking skills and expanding one's repertoire, making it a go-to source for home cooks looking for inspiration and practical advice.

Confidence 5/5

  • Audience

    Participants in this community range from novice cooks to seasoned chefs, typically aged between 18 and 50. They are often enthusiastic about food and cooking, seeking to learn new techniques, try diverse cuisines, and share their culinary experiences. The vibe is generally supportive and encouraging, with members valuing creativity and experimentation in the kitchen.

  • Posting culture

    Content that thrives includes detailed recipes with clear instructions, high-quality images, and personal anecdotes about the cooking process. Posts that are overly promotional or lack substance tend to receive downvotes. The community encourages regular contributions, with a steady flow of new recipes and cooking tips, especially during weekends and holidays when home cooking is more prevalent.

  • Brand engagement notes

    Brands looking to engage with this community should focus on providing value rather than overt promotion. Sharing unique recipes, cooking tips, or engaging in discussions about food trends can resonate well. However, blatant advertising or self-promotion is often met with skepticism. Collaborations with popular members or offering cooking challenges can enhance brand visibility while aligning with the community's ethos of sharing and learning.

Top keywords

What r/recipes talks about

Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.

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External signals

Where the community looks

Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.

Top contributors

Who shapes the conversation

The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.

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FAQ

r/recipes — frequently asked questions

Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.

How many subscribers does r/recipes have?

r/recipes has approximately 3,518,805 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.

When was r/recipes created?

r/recipes was created on January 25, 2008 (18 years ago).

What is r/recipes about?

This community is dedicated to sharing and discovering a wide variety of recipes, catering to cooks of all skill levels. Members post original recipes, adaptations, and cooking tips, fostering a collaborative environment where culinary creativity thrives. The focus is on improving cooking skills and expanding one's repertoire, making it a go-to source for home cooks looking …

What subreddits are similar to r/recipes?

Communities similar to r/recipes include r/askculinary, r/tonightsdinner, r/slowcooking, r/foodhacks, r/old_recipes.

Who are the most active posters on r/recipes?

The most frequent posters on r/recipes include u/BushyEyes, u/dobbernationloves, u/sarahfreia.

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