Thank you for your interest in contributing to Recipes From Chef! We’re excited to welcome talented writers, home cooks, chefs, and food enthusiasts to share their expertise and unique culinary perspectives with our audience. If you’re passionate about creating flavorful dishes and inspiring home cooks, we’d love to hear from you!
Recipes From Chef is all about chef-inspired recipes for home cooking, and we are always looking for fresh ideas, delicious recipes, and insightful food-related content to inspire our readers in the kitchen.
Why Write for Recipes From Chef?
When you contribute to Recipes From Chef, you’ll be joining a community of passionate food lovers who are always eager to explore new flavors and techniques. Here are a few reasons why writing for us is a great opportunity:
- Reach a Food-Loving Audience: Share your recipes, tips, and culinary wisdom with a wide audience of home cooks, food enthusiasts, and people who love experimenting in the kitchen.
- Showcase Your Creativity: If you’re passionate about food, our platform gives you the perfect space to express your culinary creativity, whether through unique recipes, cooking tips, or food stories.
- Build Your Portfolio: If you’re a budding food writer, chef, or food blogger, contributing to Recipes From Chef is a great way to build your portfolio and expand your reach.
- Connect with a Community: You’ll be part of a like-minded group that appreciates the joy of cooking, eating, and sharing meals together.
What We’re Looking For
We accept high-quality, original content that is related to food, cooking, and recipes. Here are a few specific areas we’re interested in:
- Original Recipes: Share your tried-and-true recipes or experimental dishes that showcase your culinary skills. Recipes should be easy to follow, and if possible, include photos of the cooking process and final dish.
- Cooking Tips & Tricks: Share tips, hacks, and techniques to help home cooks elevate their skills in the kitchen. From knife skills to ingredient substitutions, we want to help readers cook smarter, not harder.
- Healthy Cooking: As Recipes From Chef is authored by a registered dietitian, we’re particularly interested in nutritious, balanced meals that don’t sacrifice flavor. Recipes or articles that cater to specific dietary preferences (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.) are also welcome.
- Chef-Inspired Dishes for Home Cooks: Articles or recipes that bring a touch of professional cooking into the home kitchen. Whether it’s using fancy techniques simplified for home cooks or adding gourmet flair to everyday meals, we love bridging the gap between the restaurant world and home cooking.
- Food Stories: If you have a unique food journey, cultural culinary insights, or a personal story related to food, we’d love to hear it! Engaging, personal stories that connect with our audience are always appreciated.
Submission Guidelines
Before submitting your content, please review the following guidelines to ensure it aligns with our standards:
- Original Content Only: We only accept original content that hasn’t been published elsewhere. Plagiarism or repurposing previously published content will result in immediate rejection.
- Recipe Format: For recipes, please include the following:
- An engaging introduction (share the story behind the recipe or any tips for making it)
- A clear, concise list of ingredients with exact measurements
- Step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow
- Yield and serving size
- Any notes on variations or substitutions
- High-quality images of the final dish (optional but encouraged)
- Length: Blog posts or articles should be at least 1200-1500 words. Recipes should be accompanied by detailed instructions and, ideally, photos.
- Tone and Style: We aim for a friendly, approachable tone that resonates with home cooks. Keep it conversational, engaging, and accessible.
- Photography: If you are submitting recipes, including high-quality images is strongly encouraged. Photos should be clear, well-lit, and visually appealing. We recommend using natural light whenever possible.
- Editing: While we do our best to maintain your voice and message, all submissions will be reviewed and may be edited for clarity, grammar, and overall readability. We reserve the right to make minor adjustments to fit the blog’s tone and style.
How to Submit
If you’re ready to contribute, please email your submission to [email protected] with the following information:
- Your full name and a short bio (2-3 sentences about you and your background)
- A link to your blog, website, or social media profiles (if applicable)
- Your submission as a Word document (for articles) or in a shared Google Doc
- High-resolution images (if submitting recipes or photo-heavy content)
Once we receive your submission, we will review it and get back to you within 7-10 business days.
Terms & Conditions
- Recipes From Chef reserves the right to reject submissions that do not meet our quality standards or align with our blog’s focus.
- By submitting content, you agree to grant Recipes From Chef non-exclusive rights to publish and share your content across our website and social media channels. Proper credit will be given to you as the author.
- We do not offer monetary compensation for guest posts at this time, but we are happy to feature your bio and provide backlinks to your blog or social media to help promote your work.