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It’s a Sunday morning, you’re trying to think of what to prep for your lunches at work for the upcoming couple of days when you realize that there are no more ideas left in that beautiful head of yours. You grab your smartphone and start scrolling away at all sorts of food blogs and online accounts focused on the marvelous world of gastronomy looking for inspo.
If you’ve ever been in said situation or have delved deeper into the part of the net dedicated to all things food, you know just how difficult it can be to take your eyes off the screen, despite the mouthwatering pictures making you increasingly hungry.
Well, going through the list today might not be easy either—especially on an empty stomach, so don’t tell us you haven’t been warned—as we present to you another edition on one of the tastiest-looking subreddits there is. Focused on all things food, it has amassed over 7.1 million members already, and is likely to enthrall you, too, so scroll down to find some of their newest posts below and see if you can resist the temptation of joining the group sharing food pics on a daily basis.
Below you will also find our interview with Dan Pashman, the host of The Sporkful food podcast, inventor of the Cascatelli pasta shape, and author of the new cookbook Anything's Pastable, who was kind enough to answer a couple of Bored Panda’s questions.
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#1
Striped Tortellino, Cappelletto Filled With Ricotta Spinach
SaneMinotaur 1 year ago
That was my first thought, Jane! And it looks too pretty to eat, ngl. I'd love to see the process for making this.
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Serena Brixey Bussell 1 year ago
May I ask if it's before or after cooking and how it's plated? This is absolutely beautiful 😍
BoredBranzino 1 year ago
Look lovely, and we all eat with our eyes. But, what does it taste like? And even if it's beautiful "smeared", does it taste magnificent?
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#2
Roasted Potatoes
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
*grabs a potato and runs under the sofa to eat it*
Auntriarch 1 year ago
*bumps into aunty who is already under the sofa with two large handfuls of potatoes especially crispy bits*
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Serena Brixey Bussell 1 year ago
I would have to make two sheet trays for Sunday dinner for six 😋
#3
I Was Craving Blueberry Pie, And I Was In The Mood To Make Some Elegant Pie Crust
Cosmikid 1 year ago
Too beautiful to eat - BUT - photographer's secret. This was Pie & Crust #17. The previous 16 - got too hot and scorched on one side, too cool on one side, not brown; or blew up out of the lattice, or... something. THOSE GOT EATEN. Or inhaled, perhaps. so... expand your fantasies there..
Sergy Yeltsen 1 year ago
That's not an elegant pie crust, it's a work of art. Absolutely beautiful, I don't know if I could eat something like that after creating it.
For many people, cooking tends to be a fun activity when they feel like doing it. Unfortunately, that’s not how stomachs work; the monster within us all has to be fed multiple times a day—preferably before it gets hangry—whether we feel like cooking or not.
However, food is more than just sustenance. “It makes me so sad when people talk about food as fuel. Food is pleasure, food is culture, food is connection! I wake up every morning feeling giddy about the meals that lie ahead,” the host of The Sporkful food podcast and the mastermind behind the Cascatelli pasta shape, Dan Pashman, told Bored Panda.
#4
I Hope My Pizza Is Worthy Of This Sub. Today’s Margherita
SonicAlchemy 1 year ago
Looks great, nice and rustic. Fresh mozzarella everywhere in this one and I'm not mad at that.
Norm Gilmore 1 year ago (edited)
Yeah, have down loaded this so I can stare at it while eating what I can scrape together from the fridge.. (came back to edit. A LOT of these are going into the drool file)
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
*curls up on the warm bed* If I fits, I sits. And I beat Audi to it!
Auntriarch 1 year ago
Well that's one way of getting someone to lick your butt
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#5
My Sourdough Bread
Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 1 year ago
I thought it was a rite of passage for a seagull.
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Brian Droste 1 year ago
W8th the little spikes poking out the side of it, it looks like a animal of some kind.
Having to cook on a regular basis equals either having an infinite supply of recipes on hand, sticking to trusted staples, or eating the same thing over and over again. If you don’t belong to the former group, chances are, you might have to look up some recipes at some point, as many people do.
Out of those people, the majority turn to family recipes when they are in need of cooking inspo, Statista reports. The second source on the list is, unsurprisingly, food-related websites and apps, since, like most things, gastronomy, too, has enmeshed itself in the online world.
#6
French Onion Soup
Sophie lee 1 year ago
Iv never tried French onion soup, but this looks so yummy, I want to try it
LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago
That is a thing of beauty! One of my absolute favourite soups to each on a cold, wintery day.
Jaya 1 year ago
Am I the only one who thinks this doesn't look very delicious or pretty, because of the burnt bits? I can just taste the bitterness of the burned stuff, which really makes this picture way less appealing to me.
Drinking my Covfefe 1 year ago (edited)
I don't know why you were downvoted. Apparently you can't give a polite opinion on here if it goes against someone else's opinion.
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Strawberry Vanilla Crepe Cake
Jihana 1 year ago
Are crepe cakes even any good? Seems like an awfully dense and chewy affair.
SonicAlchemy 1 year ago (edited)
Nah, crepes are, by loose definition, "cakes", nothing that would be dense and chewy. They are soft like pancakes, Twinkies, French toast, all the sponge cakey things. People sometimes have the misconception that they are like tortillas in texture because they're very thin and the way they look being prepared.
Load More Replies... Flora Porter 1 year ago
Visually it's great but I wonder about the texture and the crepe-to-filling ratio. A little would go a long way.
#8
Pretty Chuffed With How This Dish Turned Out. Honey Panna Cotta, Pear Vanilla Caramel, Honey Tuile And Honeycomb 🤤
LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago
That looks divine. (For people not from the UK, honeycomb is a delicious confection made from golden syrup, bicarbonate of soda, and sugar).
Tamra 1 year ago
I've been wanting to try to make honeycomb for a while now, but so far my fear of failure is winning out. 😂
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Discussing what he draws inspiration from for his cooking-related endeavors and content, the author of the cookbook Anything's Pastable said that he follows his gut; quite literally. “I focus on whatever I'm truly passionate and excited about that day,” Dan said.
“I don't chase trends. In fact, I'm sort of allergic to doing whatever everyone else is doing. When I was a kid, my parents got me piano lessons and by the third lesson I was writing my own songs. I'm sure they were not good songs, but that's my personality.”
#9
I Made A Croque Madame
#10
Rib-Eye Cooked Medium Rare, Bone-Marrow Hasselback Potatoes, Air Fried Garlic Parmesan Brussel Sprouts, Thyme And Sage Mushrooms, And Blue-Cheese Sauce
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 1 year ago
I give up if I keep reading I’m going to drown in a puddle of my own drool.
OneHappyPuppy 1 year ago
How do you make Hasselback potatoes?? I tried to make them once. Only once. The result was rather disappointing
BoredBranzino 1 year ago
Nice, just sit the blue cheese sauce into the bin, and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy, the meal!
#11
Vanilla Bean Flan With Croissant Crust
SonicAlchemy 1 year ago
I would drop a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream right in the middle of that crater. Looks really good.
OneWithRatsAndKefir 1 year ago
That’s a brilliant idea, honestly. Though I’d secretly be tempted to not match toppings and add a small amount of jam or debesmanna (a sort of cranberry mousse).
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A study of 2,000 adults found that nowadays, nearly seven-in-ten of them look for cooking inspiration online rather than in traditional recipe books. The main online sources for such inspo seem to be the good old Facebook and YouTube, followed by Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
Said study also found that a third of internet users feel more confident with their skills in the kitchen, thanks to the technology that is available nowadays.
“I think it traces back to food TV, which goes back to people like Julia Child but really took off with the rise of Food Network in the ‘90s,” Dan told Bored Panda. “Chefs did not used to be famous people. It wasn't considered a glamorous job. Food TV changed that, it got people more interested in restaurants and cooking. Then social media came along and it was like gasoline on the fire. But people have always been interested in food content, because we all have to eat.”
#12
Handmade Dumplings In A Handmade Bowl
LadySparre 1 year ago
I feel inadequate in a kitchen period... My husband does all the cooking, and while he always try to encourage me to try, it's just a waste of good food if I do... Don't get me wrong, I CAN cook, but I just won't reach his level like ever. So I wash the veggies and tidy up as we go. Because that way we still cooked together.
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Lobster Benedict With Homemade Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Serena Brixey Bussell 1 year ago
So beautiful. I can also see this with some crawfish tails for a Mardi Gras brunch 😋
#14
This Chocolate Cake My Mom Baked
According to the aforementioned survey, not everyone cooks simply because they have to. More than four-in-ten respondents said they dance around pots and pans because they find it rewarding; roughly the same number of people do it because they enjoy trying something new.
Other factors motivating people to try their hand at cooking are the need to pass time or relax, as well as the need for a challenge. (For those looking for a challenge, try making a gingerbread house that looks like something you see on a Pinterest board rather than the house of the evil witch from a fairytale; or give making souffle or macarons a go, and see if it doesn’t make you want to scream and cry.)
#15
I Made Butter Chicken And Garlic Naan For The First Time
LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago
That looks divine. I love all types of Indian food, but butter chicken is still my go-to comfort food. When I used to live in Scotland, there was a restaurant that may the best butter chicken ever (at least in my opinion) - I miss it so much and can't wait to go back and eat it again when I visit.
#16
Tried My Hand At Beef Wellington
Sierra Tide 1 year ago
Looks delicious. I made what I called the poor grrl's Wellington today. Shredded beef stew wrapped inside puff pastry. I jokingly called it Beef Poorington😜
Idgafwyt AllDat'N'ABagOfChips 1 year ago
Yes, it's usually cooked to a medium rare.
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#17
Snickers Cake My Wife Made
It goes without saying that home-cooked healthy meals can have a positive effect on one’s physical health. Research found that a greater amount of time spent on preparing food was linked to indicators of a better diet, entailing more frequently consumed vegetables, salads, fruits, and fruit juices.
The study also revealed that spending roughly an hour a day preparing food was associated with significantly less money spent on eating out and less fast food consumed, which can help not only one’s body but their wallet, too. (Eating healthy can reportedly even boost people’s looks, too.)
#18
Homemade Spaghetti Bolognese With Sourdough Garlic Bread
LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago
That looks delicious! It is currently very dreary and rainy where I live, so I'm craving comforting food.
#19
1lb Of Salad That I Harvested Yesterday
#20
My Daughter Just Made This Charcuterie Board…
In addition to the benefits related to one’s physical health and their wallet, cooking at home is reportedly linked to improved mental health, too. According to BetterHelp, it promotes mindfulness and helps to relieve stress, as people are present and concentrated on the task at hand. It also enhances their self-esteem and creativity, in addition to supporting self-care, and often, providing opportunities for socialization, too, as many would agree that food is meant to be shared.
#21
Homemade: Sour Dough Vanilla Pudding Cake, Earl Grey Custard Ice Cream, Berries
#22
Dutch Baby
JustAnotherPanda (she/they/he) 1 year ago
I’m going to die if I don’t get every single food I see on this post
#23
Ham And Cheese Omelet With Potatoes
volcanic_larva3 1 year ago
asking my mom to make this for breakfast tommorow
Load More Replies... According to Dan Pashman, while it’s important to try to eat healthy, one shouldn’t be too strict about it. “I think you have to find balance. Of course it's important to try to be healthy, but life is short and you should enjoy the pleasures of being alive!
“I follow two mantras in eating. One comes from the food writer Michael Pollan, whose advice on healthy eating is: Eat food (meaning real food, not junk). Mostly plants. Not too much. My second mantra is ‘All things in moderation, including moderation’.”
#24
Sun-Dried Tomato Shrimp Alfredo With Angel Hair Pasta
Lady Miss Pie 1 year ago (edited)
That looks pretty good but Angel hair is not the right pasta for alfredo at all—it’s too thin and will quickly become mush even if you undercook the pasta because alfredo is a heavy sauce. Fettuccine or penne do well with alfredo. Signed, a chef
#25
My Dad Made BBQ Chicken For My Pre-Dental Surgery Dinner
BROmanicus85 1 year ago
It was a mistake from my part to click on this article........ At work and kinda starving... :|
featherytoad 1 year ago
Serves you right. You're supposed to be working (wink, wink).
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Tandoori Spatchcock Chicken And Garlic Naan
We also discussed the aspect of visuals versus taste, and Dan pointed out that a lot of the eating experience is about expectations. “If something looks incredibly delicious, your mouth will start watering before you even taste it. It primes your appetite. That being said, the focus on appearances can end up emphasizing style over substance.
“On social media I think sometimes people share recipes solely because they look amazing, without really testing the recipes thoroughly or considering whether the world really needs another recipe for chocolate chip cookies or whatever. The visual is important but if the flavor isn't there, or if it's an incredible visual with a poorly written recipe, then the mouth-watering look of the food ends up being an empty promise.”
The pictures on this list look mouthwatering, to say the least. As for the flavor, one would have to roll up their sleeves and give making them a go themselves if they want to see how good they actually taste. Consider this a gentle nudge to try your hand at cooking, as who knows, you might just like it.
#27
Classic Double Cheese Burger Wrapped In A Buttery Brioche Bun
Victor Botha 1 year ago
Looks awesome, but that nasty American processed "cheese" why not two nice slices of proper Cheddar/Cheshire or Dutch Gouda instead.
Channo Sagara 1 year ago
I prefer smashed patties. But this is a far more proper burger than the other one.
#28
Linguine And Meatballs W/ Roasted Tomato Basil Sauce, Salad, And Gochujang Cheesy Garlic Bread + Pesto Garlic Bread
Idgafwyt AllDat'N'ABagOfChips 1 year ago
Well, that's where most people buy their ingredients/groceries to make these meals. Not quite sure what you mean by it looks store bought, it's just spaghetti with meatballs, some salad and garlic bread, but the presents is nice.
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I Made Some Filthy Cheeseburgers Yesterday
Channo Sagara 1 year ago
Your caramelized onions are burnt to the point that they're literally black, bro. There's no chance that they don't taste absolutely bitter. Also, what's up with using two different lettuces? The picture looks nice but I'll pass.
#30
I Like To Put The Sauce On Top Of The Cheese When I Make Chicken Parm So The Breading Stays Crispy!
Harlan Bleiler 1 year ago
That is absolutely genius. I’m doing it that way next time I make it. Might have to make it tonight.
#31
Peruvian Chicken Thighs W/ Aji Verde And Yellow Rice
#32
I’m Sick, So It’s Chicken Soup Tonight
Cosmikid 1 year ago
it pays to keep a couple extra Costco chickens in the fridge- wham bam, juice and all.
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Adriana Štiasna 1 year ago
It's an old wisdom that chicken soup cures sickness, every sickness and the soul
#33
Korean Fried Chicken
LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago
Korean fried chicken is a whole other experience- so delicious!
#34
First Time Chicken Broth Ramen, Turned Out Ok, Will For Sure Do It Again
LokisLilButterknife 1 year ago
Making ramen from scratch is such a labour of love-- it is such a long process making the broth.
#35
My First Sushi Board
volcanic_larva3 1 year ago
i used to hate sushi but we went to a restaurant and my family was begging me to try at least once. i was poking around with it because i was nervous. when i finally put it in my mouth, i was like holy cow. i ordered a plate too
Deborah B 1 year ago
Sushi is only good if it's freshly made, and uses high quality ingredients. I've had good sushi once, and it was really good, but supermarket sushi? Blergh.
Load More Replies... Marinasongs1432 1 year ago
I may not be able to eat seafood, especially not shrimp, but it looks pretty!
ImATotalTina 1 year ago
What are the sticks coming out of some pieces? Sorry if this is obvious to you guys but I’m a noob 🤓
OneWithRatsAndKefir 1 year ago
I’d love to try proper sushi one day; someone in my family made some sushi once with seaweed because we already eat rice and raw fish (salmon, to be specific) on a daily basis. Wasn’t much of a hit, if you couldn’t tell. The sushi in the centre of the photo, however, I would try!
#36
Made Fried Chicken Nuggets (BBQ, Normal, Garlic Parm, Buffalo), Baked Macaroni And Cheese, And Herby Potatoes For Brother's Bday Dinner
#37
Brisket Smoked Over Pecan For 22 Hours
#38
Bacon And Eggs With Country Fried Potatoes, Cheese Grits And Toast
Stephanie Goadsby 1 year ago
I've never understood the U.S. obsession with grits. To each his own, but yuck is my feeling about it.
Nicole Weymann 1 year ago
It seems to be something like savoury porridge, but based on corn instead of oats.
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Detroit-Style Pizza
#40
Cantaloupe And Mozzarella Pearl "Salad" With Crispy Prosciutto And Lavender Honey Almond Crumble
#41
Beef Intrigue - Gnocchi And Fillet Mignon On Pan-Fried Sourdough
#42
Homemade Chashu Of Pork Belly For Ramen I Made A Few Weeks Back
#43
I Made A Cast Iron Pizza
#44
Chinese Beef Jerky - Eat Or Pass?
#45
Bacon Eggs Hash Browns
OneWithRatsAndKefir 1 year ago
Just to be clear, hash browns are essentially just potato pancakes? It’s weird how you never notice things are related or could be related until they’re pointed out to you, just because you’re so used to it.
rorschach-penguin 1 year ago (edited)
Well, a latke is a mix of shredded potato, egg, and another binder like flour or matzo meal. It allows them to form into a neat pancake patty. Hash browns are just shredded potatoes fried. Sometimes with onions. If you get them crispy enough, they'll stick together, but they're not really the same thing.
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Breakfast Sandwich: Fresh Kaiser Roll, Egg, Truffle Gouda, Hickory Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Jalapenos & Tomatoes, And Pub Sauce
Sergy Yeltsen 1 year ago
This, apparently. It sounds yum! Pub-Style Burger Sauce Makes about 1 cup of sauce Ingredients: ¾ cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives 1 garlic clove, minced ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
Load More Replies... SonicAlchemy 1 year ago
Hold the truffle gouda on mine, only because I hate truffle anything but the rest, yes please. That sounds amazing.
#47
Scallops Over Lobster Risotto
#48
Dijon Chicken W/ Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes And Green Beans
Mary Kelly 1 year ago
i make a mustard chicken and a honey must...so easy and so delicious...would eat this meal in a heart beat..!
![[i Ate] Persian Soltani And Chicken Koobideh](https://www.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/65fd8c28c4735_i44rhjwmmn8b1__880.jpg "[i Ate] Persian Soltani And Chicken Koobideh")
#51
BBQ Platter That I Made For Some Old Good Friends
#52
Homemade Spicy Seafood Ramen
#53
Long-Cooked Lamb Shank, Marinated In Beer And Honey For Three Days
BatPhace 1 year ago
Depending on where they are, lamb can also indicate the whole, grown sheep not just a baby sheep 😁
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Filipino Tofu Sisig Burrito (With Garlic Rice And A Fried Egg)
#55
A Cheesy Omelette On Toasted Sourdough, Topped With Mayo, Sriracha, Chili Oil, And Green Onions
#56
First Time Having Ramen, Was I Ever Missing Out!
Stephanie Goadsby 1 year ago
Perhaps it's just that tender to fall apart.
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#57
Swedish Meatballs With Mashed Potatoes And Lingonberry Jam
#59
Homemade Salad. Don’t Know What Dressing I Should Use
BlackestDawn 1 year ago
Salad? If someone asked I would've guessed (overloaded) pokebowl. Looks delicious though.
#61
(I Ate) Pork Belly Mac And Cheese
#63
Beef Wellington At Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen (Las Vegas)
Stephanie A Mutti 1 year ago
I'm sure it was delicious but the potato [?] spread across the plate is going to be hard to eat. Looks like you'd lose a lot of it just because it's spread so thin.
Alison Marchand 1 year ago
Those potatoes are a problem, I don't want to have to BEGIN by scraping the remnants off my plate 😠
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SonicAlchemy 1 year ago
Absolutely. We don't need any more of the same lame and tired food "hack" articles that always have someone talking about salt, butter and opinions on garlic. Just show us the good stuff.
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Kathy O'Sherry 1 year ago (edited)
I'm not sure if anyone cares, but I recently made my first cast iron pan pizza and was very happy with it. https://i.imgur.com/mmqg3Bm.jpg
AwesomeLeoWife 1 year ago
I wasn’t hungry before opening this article… That status has now changed
Sweet Fanny Adams 1 year ago
Are those foods in the pictures to be eaten, or is it photography for recipe books?
Elizabeth TD 1 year ago
If you could have a courier to deliver on order you 'd make a fortune .
SonicAlchemy 1 year ago
Absolutely. We don't need any more of the same lame and tired food "hack" articles that always have someone talking about salt, butter and opinions on garlic. Just show us the good stuff.
Load More Replies... Kathy O'Sherry 1 year ago (edited)
I'm not sure if anyone cares, but I recently made my first cast iron pan pizza and was very happy with it. https://i.imgur.com/mmqg3Bm.jpg
AwesomeLeoWife 1 year ago
I wasn’t hungry before opening this article… That status has now changed
Sweet Fanny Adams 1 year ago
Are those foods in the pictures to be eaten, or is it photography for recipe books?
Elizabeth TD 1 year ago
If you could have a courier to deliver on order you 'd make a fortune .
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