What it does
Smitten Kitchen is Deb Perelman's recipe publication, covering everyday dishes, baking and cooking tutorials. Its recipe archive can be explored by dish type or by fruit and vegetable, alongside the latest posts on the front page.
An ingredient-led search is a good way to use this archive. If a vegetable box leaves you with zucchini or apples, its produce categories offer a more focused starting point than scrolling through recent posts. The range includes simple side dishes and larger projects such as bread or birthday cakes.
The about page explains a preference for accessible ingredients and home cooking rather than elaborate presentation. Tutorials on egg poaching and tart dough sit beside recipes, making the archive useful when a technique is the sticking point. The Surprise Me option offers another route when you have time to browse rather than a fixed dinner brief.
Strengths
- Produce categories help find uses for ingredients already on hand.
- Cooking tutorials sit alongside the recipe archive.
Best for
- Home cooks looking for vegetable ideas, baking projects or technique help.
Sources
- About – smitten kitchen (Oct 26, 2026)
- one-pan farro with tomatoes – smitten kitchen (Oct 26, 2026)