New research shows cooking at home is still preferred — and most Americans do 3-5 times a week


Cooking at home is still the preferred way to prepare a meal for 98% of Americans, according to a new research by ReportLinker.

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Key findings of the survey show that:

36% of Americans say they cook at home daily.

50% say they cook between three and six days a week.

But cooking remains popular for two noteworthy reasons: it’s inexpensive and healthier.

31% of Americans say the lower cost motivates them to cook at home.

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while 22% say their desire for healthy fare drives them into the kitchen.

and only 13.7% of Americans said their love of cooking was the primary reason they spent time in the kitchen.

Although cooking is still very common among Americans – particularly retirees, passionate cooks, and older generations – one group, the millenials is much more reluctant to turn on the stove:

24% of them admit cooking less than once a week.

28% describes themselves as beginners in cooking.

and 32% of Millennials find inspiration on cooking blogs or websites.

To see all results and read the full report, please click here.


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