Welcome to Inspired Taste!
We’re Adam and Joanne, a couple passionate about cooking and sharing delicious, reliable recipes since 2009. Our goal? To inspire you to get in the kitchen and confidently cook fresh and flavorful meals.
The recipes you’ll find here reflect our love for food and what we actually cook in our kitchen. As busy parents of an active toddler, we understand the need for family-friendly meals that are delicious and easy to prepare. We focus on fresh, vibrant ingredients and bold flavors, creating enjoyable meals you’ll want to make again.
Find easy recipes for the every day, fun and enticing recipes for the weekend, and show-stopping recipes for your most loved celebrations and gatherings.
Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, we hope Inspired Taste will become your go-to resource for easy, delicious recipes that the whole family will love.
“Loving your blog! Easy recipes and real food.” – Nancy
“Honestly, this is the best recipe site I’ve found. Recipes are easy and seemingly fool-proof.” – Laurie
“You give me the confidence to try things I wouldn’t have thought I would care for.” – Erica
What you can expect at Inspired Taste:
- Stress-Free Cooking: Our reliable recipes are meticulously tested and written with clear instructions, detailed ingredient lists, and helpful tips and tricks, eliminating guesswork and guaranteeing successful, delicious results every time.
- Helpful Recipe Videos: Dive deeper into each recipe with our engaging video tutorials, where Joanne personally guides you through every step of the process, making cooking even more accessible and enjoyable.
- Flexibility & Customization: We understand that everyone has different dietary needs and preferences. That’s why we provide valuable substitutions for ingredients, convenient make-ahead instructions, and, whenever possible, suggestions for adapting recipes to specific diets, like vegan and gluten-free, ensuring everyone can enjoy our recipes.
Meet Joanne, the recipe gatekeeper
I’m Joanne Gallagher, the creative mind behind the delicious recipes you find here at Inspired Taste. I not only test and perfect every recipe, but I’m also the smiling face you see guiding you through each step in our helpful video tutorials.
My love for food shines through in every colorful, fresh, and flavorful recipe we share. I often have to pinch myself to remind myself that this isn’t just a dream – I get to share my love of cooking with all of you!
I deeply respect your time and appreciate you trusting us with your meals. That’s why I dedicate myself to developing timeless, reliable recipes you can easily recreate in your kitchen.
Meet Adam, the driving force
I’m Adam Gallagher, the driving force behind everything you see on Inspired Taste. From supporting Joanne in the kitchen and testing recipes to capturing stunning photos and ensuring a seamless website experience, I’m the mastermind behind it all.
Think of me as the team’s steady hand, ensuring we stay on track with our single, unwavering goal: to share reliable recipes that YOU will love.
I’m the one who keeps us all focused and motivated, always pushing towards creating the best possible experience for our readers.
But I’m not just a behind-the-scenes guy. I’m also the creative force behind all our visuals. I take every photo and film every video, giving you a front-row seat to Joanne’s infectious enthusiasm and happy dances (which, trust me, happen a lot!).
As the website’s technical lead, I juggle all the technical balls to keep things running smoothly. Your time is valuable, so I make it my mission to ensure our website is user-friendly, fast-loading, and visually appealing, making it easy for you to find the delicious inspiration you crave.
Chef Richard Hattaway joins the Inspired Taste family!
Since the beginning of 2023, we’ve been delighted to welcome Chef Richard Hattaway to the Inspired Taste team. As a devoted friend, executive chef, and owner of Hattaway’s on Alder in Walla Walla, Washington, Chef Richard brings over two decades of experience in the Southeast’s most prestigious kitchens.
His passion lies in creating simple, fresh dishes that burst with flavor, and he now shares his expertise with us, advancing Inspired Taste to a whole new level.
Chef Richard’s contagious enthusiasm and deep love for food perfectly complement our drive and dedication. Together, we’re crafting even more delicious and trustworthy recipes you’ll love.
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A little more about us …
Adam and I crossed paths back in high school! Though not technically high school sweethearts, our relationship has spanned a significant portion of our lives. In 2009, we officially tied the knot in front of our loved ones. Fast forward to 2020, our family grew with the arrival of our son, Leo, who adds immeasurable joy and a bit of chaos to our lives.
Beyond the shared love for our family, we cherish the opportunity to travel, soak up the outdoors, and enjoy the company of our furry companion, Ellie.
Our journey has taken us across various states, including Maryland, Virginia, Hawaii, and Washington State. Our home, with the kitchen in our videos, is in Walla Walla, WA, a charming town renowned for its sweet onions (Walla Walla onions are so good!) and its impressive wine scene. If you want to explore this hidden gem, read our article about visiting Walla Walla.
A little bit about Joanne
- Favorite food: I have to say this is a tie between pasta, avocado, and croissants?
- Favorite recipe on Inspired Taste: I love so many of them, but my favorite is definitely our Easy Vegetable Lasagna.
- Favorite place to visit: I love to travel, but the place that stands out the most to me is Mount Rainier. It’s breathtaking and our trip pushed me to hike a trail that I wasn’t 100% sure I could do. I’ve never really been super athletic? Here’s an article we wrote about our trip!
- Favorite show or movie: For a show, I love a bunch of them, but I could watch How I Met Your Mother a million times and not get bored. As far as the movie goes, our copy of Julie and Julia has definitely seen some use!
A little bit about Adam
- Favorite food: Anything seafood!
- Favorite recipe on Inspired Taste: This changes all the time, but I really love our Garlic Basil Seared Scallops!
- Favorite place to visit: I’m with Joanne on Mount Rainier, but I also love visiting Hawaii. We’ve been to Maui, the Big Island, and Oahu so far.
- Favorite show or movie: I’ve always been a big fan of Top Gear (the UK version) and now watch Grand Tour. Choosing a favorite movie is tough, but I do love The Right Stuff!
Since 2009, we’ve learned so much and can’t wait to learn more. We hope you’ll stick around and learn with us.
Happy Cooking! Adam and Joanne
Hi I have made a lot of your recipes they are great. I from UK and would so love you to make a cook book x Your recipes are so inspiring thank you x
I have tried many of their divine recipes, accommodating some to my vegetarian diet and they are fabulous. The last one was the Meet Lof, and the protein I replaced with plant-based protein (meet) and I can assure you that it was FABULOUS. I love their recipes and the beautiful energy they both have. To me they are a 10/10
I haven’t made one of your recipes yet but you are going to save the day tomorrow on Thanksgiving Day because I couldn’t find one of those readymade pie crusts in the deli area for me to use for my pumpkin pie. So I’m going to use your recipe and make yours. All the stores (4) around our area are sold out. I will leave a review after I make it and we eat it.
That’s fantastic! I’m so glad I can help out in a pinch. Pie crusts can definitely be tricky, and it sounds like you were really in a bind with the stores being sold out. I’m confident you’ll be happy with the homemade crust. It’s really satisfying to make it yourself, and the flavor is often so much better than store-bought. I can’t wait to hear how it turns out! Happy Thanksgiving, and enjoy your delicious pumpkin pie.
I left what I thought was a very nice comment earlier and last I looked it was waiting to be monitored, but it’s now gone. I also subscribed and got a message to look in my email to see a confirmation, but never got it. ☹️
Oh no! So sorry to hear about the trouble with your comment and subscription. We really appreciate you reaching out. I did actually just approve your last comment (and you are right, it is very sweet!). I did check on our subscriber list and it says you are in our system, but have not yet confirmed in your email. Can you check your spam filter just to make sure our confirmation email didn’t get lost in there?
Hi Joanne, Thank you for the kind response and yes, the email was buried in my junk folder. I have confirmed my email and am excited to be a subsciber to Inspired Taste. Thank you!
Wonderful!! We follow all the correct protocols to hopefully prevent our emails from landing in spam folders, but unfortunately, they don’t always work. I’m so happy you have subscribed 🙂
Hi Joanne and Adam! Just want to say that I have made several of your recipes over the years and love them. Your delicious blackbean veggie burgers, home made chicken noodle soup, easy salsa and roasted butternut squash soup have become comforting favorites. I just recently started making your fail-proof mayonnaise and LOVE it! There is now ALWAYS a jar of it in my fridge. Although I was nervous to try this, (I’ve had several flops in the past and gave up on it) it truly is fail-proof and I will never buy store bought mayo again. Next on my list? Your Pho soup recipe which I have had saved to favorites for several years now. Wish me luck! Just love the recipes and the vibe of your videos. Love to put them on and just chill and decompress. You two truly are an inspiration. Keep on keeping on! Have lovely, joyful holidays, Suzanne
Hi Suzanne, Aw, Suzanne, that is SO wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our recipes. It truly makes our day to know that they’ve become comforting favorites for you. We’re especially thrilled you conquered your mayo fears with our recipe – homemade mayo is a game-changer, isn’t it? And we have a feeling you’re going to love the pho! It’s definitely worth the wait. Thanks for the kind words about the videos too. We love creating a chill and decompressing vibe, so we’re happy that resonates with you. Wishing you lovely, joyful holidays as well! Happy cooking!