r/familyrecipes is a subreddit with 16k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses recipes, family, recipe, chicken, and cake.
Just like your Grandma makes 'em!
Popular Themes in r/familyrecipes
#1
Advice Requests
: "Hello! Any obscure family recipes out there?"
6 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Official recipe request thread!"
2 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "FYI: Just setup rules in automoderator that should stop the spam. Sorry it took so long! If anyone wants to help me moderate I'd appreciate it."
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "My sister's started a blog with original recipes inspired by children's books she likes. I think it's an awesome idea."
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "This is my granny's Korean pork belly & her (and her adorable BFF's) story of escaping North Korea. I document grandmas' recipes & stories across cultures. Would love to share your grandma's recipe and story on the show and/or blog!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/familyrecipes
#1
Recipes
: "/r/familyRecipes was the fastest growing non-default subreddit yesterday, beating out 556,505 other subreddits"
42 posts
#2
Family
: "/r/Familyrecipes was the fastest growing non-default subreddit yesterday, beating out 556,505 other subreddits"
39 posts
#3
Recipe
: "my mom used to bake a huge batch of oatmeal crescent rolls and throw the extras in the freezer. microwave a few for 15-20 seconds, make delectable little sandwiches. here's the Recipe from our family cookbook (printed in 1989)"
35 posts
#4
Chicken
: "this is my uncle's Chicken spot sandwich."
16 posts
#5
Cake
: "Mum's Lemon Drizzle Cake"
10 posts
#6
Soup
: "Finally achieved my mom's Rosół (Polish chicken Soup)"
9 posts
#7
Homemade
: "How To Make Homemade Italian Hot Chocolate Recipe"
7 posts
#8
Cooking
: "Tofu scramble"
6 posts
#9
Grandma
: "My Grandma's potato salad - never seen another recipe like it."
5 posts
#10
Potato
: "Baked Potato Dip"
5 posts
Flair Used in r/familyrecipes
#1
Main Course
: "this is my uncle's chicken spot sandwich."
54 posts
#2
Dessert
: "Buttercream chocolates (x-post reply to mods inspiration for the subreddit)"
27 posts
#3
Side Dish
: "my mom used to bake a huge batch of oatmeal crescent rolls and throw the extras in the freezer. microwave a few for 15-20 seconds, make delectable little sandwiches. here's the recipe from our family cookbook (printed in 1989)"
22 posts
#4
Misc
: "/r/familyrecipes was the fastest growing non-default subreddit yesterday, beating out 556,505 other subreddits"
13 posts
#5
Request
: "Anybody got a good fried chicken and biscuits recipe?"
13 posts
#6
Appetizer
: "popcorn chicken | recipe in the comments section"
11 posts
#7
Drink
: "My family's Shirley Temple recipe"
4 posts
#8
Soup
: "Spanish bean soup - cheap, fast, and delicious"
1 post
Member Growth in r/familyrecipes
Yearly
+234 members(1.5%)
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Last updated: June 14, 2026