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Try Plately shares simple, practical recipes created by a real home cook for everyday kitchens, busy families, and confident home cooking.

  • Who’s Behind Try Plately?

    • Try Plately was founded and is led by Chima (short for Chaymae), a passionate home cook and recipe developer.
    • Chima creates and tests recipes in real home kitchens, focusing on simple, flavorful meals made with everyday ingredients.
    • The site is supported by a small editorial team that helps review content, organize recipes, and maintain quality standards.
    • Try Plately was created to help home cooks feel confident in the kitchen—whether preparing quick weeknight meals or exploring new flavors.

  • What Can You Expect Here?

    • A curated collection of everyday recipes, including quick meals, vegetarian options, freezer-friendly dishes, and family favorites.
    • Clear navigation and intuitive categories designed to help you quickly find recipes that fit your needs.
    • Approachable international flavors inspired by cuisines from around the world, adapted for home kitchens.
    • Practical cooking tips and variations to help you adapt recipes with confidence.
    • A growing selection of Thermomix-friendly recipes for cooks who enjoy extra convenience.

  • What Are Our Goals?

    • Provide reliable, well-tested recipes that home cooks can follow with confidence.
    • Encourage home cooking regardless of skill level, schedule, or kitchen setup.
    • Show that satisfying meals can be made with simple, accessible ingredients.
    • Respect comforting classics while introducing easy, modern cooking ideas.
    • Build a welcoming community around practical, enjoyable home cooking.

  • How Do We Choose and Test Recipes?

    • Every recipe on Try Plately is independently developed and tested in a real home kitchen.
    • We focus on clear instructions, realistic preparation times, and ingredients that are easy to find.
    • Photos are reviewed to accurately represent the finished dish and cooking process.
    • Recipes are adjusted and improved based on reader feedback and repeat testing.
    • We aim for a balance of flavor, simplicity, and everyday practicality.

  • Editorial Standards & Transparency

    • All content published on Try Plately is original and created specifically for this website.
    • Recipes are reviewed regularly and updated when improvements or clarifications are needed.
    • We prioritize honesty, accuracy, and real-world usability over trends or shortcuts.
    • Try Plately does not publish scraped, spun, or automatically generated content without human editorial review.