We Believe the Best Memories Are Made in the Kitchen
In a world that’s always moving, we believe that gathering around the table for a home-cooked meal is more important than ever. But it shouldn’t be complicated, and it definitely shouldn’t be stressful.
Welcome to Taste This Plate, your home for Simple Recipes for Everyday Meals. We’re here to prove that you don’t need to be a professional chef to create delicious, memorable dishes that your family and friends will love. All you need are good ingredients, a little guidance, and the desire to create something wonderful.
A Note from Our Founder, Kate Reilly
Hi, I’m Katherine, but everyone calls me Kate!
For me, it all started in my grandmother’s Midwestern kitchen. I can still smell the yeast from her homemade bread and see the steam rising from a pot of her rich, slow-simmered tomato sauce. I learned early on that food wasn’t just about feeding people—it was about showing love, celebrating the big moments, and finding joy in the small ones.
While I went on to build a career in marketing, my heart never really left the kitchen. I spent my nights and weekends not just cooking, but taking apart classic American recipes to understand why they worked. Why does searing meat make it so flavorful? Why does resting dough make it tender? My analytical mind wanted to know the secrets.
The idea for Taste This Plate was born at a potluck. I brought a dish that everyone loved, but the compliments all ended the same way: “This is amazing! I could never make something like this.”
And right there, I knew I had a new mission: to prove them wrong.
Our Food Philosophy
At Taste This Plate, we’re guided by a few simple principles:
- Simple Ingredients, Extraordinary Meals. We focus on accessible, easy-to-find ingredients. Our recipes are designed for the standard American grocery store, not a specialty shop.
- Recipes You Can Trust. Every recipe you find here has been developed, tested, and re-tested in a real home kitchen (mine!). We do the trial and error so you can have a flawless result every time.
- More Than Just Instructions. We don’t just tell you what to do; we explain the why. By teaching you the simple techniques behind the recipe, we hope to empower you and help you become a more confident and intuitive cook.
- Celebrating the Everyday. From 30-minute weeknight dinners to lazy Sunday morning breakfasts, we believe every meal is an opportunity to create a little bit of happiness.
Let’s Get Cooking!
So, have a look around. Whether you’re searching for a new weeknight staple, a classic comfort food to share, or a dessert that will have everyone asking for the recipe, we hope you find it here.
Thank you for stopping by. We’re so glad to have you at our table.
Happy Cooking,
Kate Reilly