Thank you for your interest in contributing to Easy Meals to Cook! I’m Kelly Blackford, a registered dietitian passionate about creating simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes that anyone can make at home. Whether you’re a food lover, nutrition enthusiast, home cook, or professional chef, we welcome you to share your culinary expertise with our growing community of home cooks and food lovers.
At Easy Meals to Cook, we believe that cooking doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming to be satisfying. We focus on recipes that are easy to prepare, made with everyday ingredients, and provide balanced nutrition for busy individuals and families. We aim to inspire home cooks of all levels to feel confident and enjoy cooking at home.
Why Write for Us?
By contributing to Easy Meals to Cook, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Share your expertise: Whether you specialize in family-friendly recipes, quick meals, meal prep, or dietary-specific dishes, we’d love to hear from you!
- Expand your reach: Your work will be showcased to our dedicated readers, many of whom are busy families, aspiring home cooks, and health-conscious individuals.
- Inspire others: Help others embrace the joy of cooking by providing practical, nutritious, and flavorful meal ideas.
We are looking for writers and recipe developers who are passionate about food, nutrition, and making cooking approachable for everyone. If that sounds like you, we invite you to contribute and help us build a community that encourages and supports home cooking.
What We’re Looking For
We’re interested in a wide range of topics related to food, cooking, and nutrition. Here are some categories you might want to write about:
- Easy Recipes: Quick meals, weeknight dinners, meal prep ideas, healthy snacks, and more.
- Nutrition Tips: Advice on eating balanced meals, making healthier choices, or understanding nutritional benefits of certain foods.
- Family-Friendly Meals: Kid-friendly recipes or tips for getting the whole family involved in the kitchen.
- Budget-Friendly Cooking: Tips and recipes focused on cooking nutritious meals without breaking the bank.
- Special Diets: Recipes and tips for vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, or other dietary needs.
- Cooking Tips and Hacks: Time-saving techniques, kitchen organization ideas, or advice for improving cooking skills.
Submission Guidelines
To maintain the quality and consistency of the content on Easy Meals to Cook, we ask that all submissions adhere to the following guidelines:
- Original Content: All submitted articles and recipes must be original and not published elsewhere. We value unique contributions that reflect your voice and expertise.
- Recipe Format: If you’re submitting a recipe, please include the following:
- A descriptive recipe title
- A list of ingredients with clear measurements
- Step-by-step instructions, written clearly and concisely
- Optional: Cooking tips, variations, or serving suggestions
- High-quality images of the finished dish (if available)
- Article Length: Posts should be between 1,200-1,500 words, depending on the topic. Recipes can be shorter but should include enough detail to guide readers through the cooking process.
- Tone and Style: We aim to make cooking approachable, so please write in a friendly, conversational tone. Avoid overly technical language, and remember our audience includes both beginners and experienced home cooks.
- Nutritional Information: If applicable, include any nutritional information that would be helpful for readers (e.g., calorie count, macronutrients, etc.). This is especially useful for health-conscious readers.
- High-Quality Images: If you have your own food photography, we welcome high-quality, well-lit images of the dishes you’re submitting. If you’re unable to provide photos, we can add them for you.
How to Submit
If you’re ready to share your culinary expertise and join our community, please send your pitch or completed article to [email protected] with the subject line “Guest Post Submission.”
In your email, include:
- A brief introduction about yourself and your background
- Your proposed topic or recipe
- Any relevant links to your work or blog (if applicable)
- A draft or outline of your post (if ready)