The Kitchn
The Kitchn is a leading online resource dedicated to empowering home cooks to create delicious meals with confidence and enjoyment. Since its founding in 2006, The Kitchn has become a go-to destination for practical recipes, helpful cooking advice, and inspiring kitchen content, reaching a global audience of 27 million monthly.
From Humble Beginnings to Culinary Authority
Founded by Faith Durand, award-winning author of The Kitchn Cookbook, and now led by Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Funston, The Kitchn has grown from its early days as a blog into a top independently owned food site in the U.S. It offers a friendly, approachable voice, like that of a knowledgeable friend who's always thinking about food.
A Realistic Approach to Cooking
The Kitchn understands the realities of everyday cooking. They celebrate culinary exploration, from perfecting chocolate chip cookies to discovering exciting new snacks. But they also recognize the need for quick, easy weeknight meals, budget-friendly ingredients, and clever shortcuts. Whether a reader cooks multiple times a week or is just looking for helpful kitchen hacks, The Kitchn offers relevant and practical content for everyone.
Embracing Real Life in the Kitchen
The Kitchn's philosophy is all about approachable cooking. They leave ego, exasperation, and exhaustion out of the kitchen, focusing instead on creating recipes that are clever, unforgettable, and designed for real life.
The Team Behind the Inspiration
The Kitchn is brought to life by a dedicated team of home cooks and editors located across the country. Their headquarters, located in SoHo, NYC, houses a studio where recipes are photographed, hacks are tested, and taste tests are conducted. The team is passionate aboutall aspects of kitchen life, from cooking and snacking to grocery shopping, cleaning, organizing, and even renovating.
The Kitchn Recipe: A Recipe for Success
The Kitchn recognizes the vast number of recipes available online and strives to make their recipes stand out. Each recipe undergoes a rigorous development and testing process:
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Recipes are developed and cross-tested in home kitchens using standard equipment.
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The focus is on easy-to-follow instructions and minimal cleanup.
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Ingredients are listed in familiar grocery store terms, and efforts are made to minimize food waste.
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The signature "No-Scroll" format makes online cooking convenient, even on mobile devices.
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Every recipe undergoes "The Kitchn Check" for accuracy and user-friendliness, including testing with different types of salt.
A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The Kitchn believes that the heart of any community lies within the home, and celebrates the diversity of homes and kitchens. They strive to tell the story of every dish, respecting its origins, ingredients, and culinary traditions. The Kitchn works with experienced cooks and cuisine experts from diverse backgrounds to develop, test, and write recipes. They recognize cuisines as living entities that are constantly evolving, and focus on the personal stories behind the food. They are committed to expanding their contributor network to include more global cuisines and maintain high editorial standards for accuracy, testing, and deliciousness. The Kitchn, as part of Apartment Therapy Media, is dedicated to creating an inclusive community for its audience, employees, and contributors.
Trusted Product Recommendations
The Kitchn takes product recommendations seriously. Their editors independently select products based on thorough testing, tasting, and research. They provide in-depth analysis of products to help readers make informed choices. While they may earn commissions through affiliate partnerships, these commissions do not influence their editorial content. The Kitchn prioritizes its readers' needs above all else.