Tap into the power of a skilled recipe editor
Have you ever ordered a meal kit and realized halfway through the recipe that you have an ingredient and no idea what to do with it because it isn't mentioned anywhere in the instructions? If so, you know why a recipe editor is important. From catching typos (no one wants to add a mouse to a recipe that needs a mousse!) to making sure home cooks have all the info they need to replicate a recipe, recipe editors work hard to make sure that recipes are clear, complete, and ready for publication.
Ready to see how a recipe editor can help with your blog, newsletter, cookbook, ebook, web recipes, or meal kit cards?
Some things recipe editors fix
Typos and misspellings
Ingredients mentioned in the ingredients list but not the instructions (and vice versa)
Confusing directions
Cook times that don't reflect how long it will actually take to make the recipe
Misnamed recipes like tequila sunrise recipes masquerading as margarita recipes (oops!)
Fishy ingredient amounts, like when 1 cup of salt should probably be 1 teaspoon
Ingredients mentioned in the ingredients list but not the instructions (and vice versa)
Confusing directions
Cook times that don't reflect how long it will actually take to make the recipe
Misnamed recipes like tequila sunrise recipes masquerading as margarita recipes (oops!)
Fishy ingredient amounts, like when 1 cup of salt should probably be 1 teaspoon
A few reasons to work with Melissa (me!)
I have edited recipes for brands with millions of readers (Cooking Light and Men's Health, among others). I have also worked on cookbooks for traditional publishers like DK Publishing (Penguin Random House), AdventureKeen (an imprint of Keen Publishing), Harvard Common Press (an imprint of The Quarto Group), and Rock Point (an imprint of The Quarto Group).
Whether I'm working with chefs, influencers, or experienced recipe developers, I strive to make sure recipes are accurate, complete, clear, and ready for publication. If your recipe is missing essential details, I'll work with you to fill the gaps and try to make it as painless as possible.
I'm passionate about all things cooking and have extensive knowledge of effective recipe construction, cuisines, dishes, ingredients, and cooking techniques. I also teach recipe and cookbook editing to other editors.
Need help rewriting an intro or adding some personality to your recipes? As a freelance food writer, my byline has appeared in Meredith, Condé Nast, and Hearst publications, among others. I'd love to apply my storytelling skills to your project to help with voice, narrative, clarity, and flow.
I hold a master's degree in magazine journalism that included two food writing courses (one with Jonathan Gold) and many courses in writing, editing, and style guides (I work in AP, APA, and CMOS).
Whether I'm working with chefs, influencers, or experienced recipe developers, I strive to make sure recipes are accurate, complete, clear, and ready for publication. If your recipe is missing essential details, I'll work with you to fill the gaps and try to make it as painless as possible.
I'm passionate about all things cooking and have extensive knowledge of effective recipe construction, cuisines, dishes, ingredients, and cooking techniques. I also teach recipe and cookbook editing to other editors.
Need help rewriting an intro or adding some personality to your recipes? As a freelance food writer, my byline has appeared in Meredith, Condé Nast, and Hearst publications, among others. I'd love to apply my storytelling skills to your project to help with voice, narrative, clarity, and flow.
I hold a master's degree in magazine journalism that included two food writing courses (one with Jonathan Gold) and many courses in writing, editing, and style guides (I work in AP, APA, and CMOS).
A few brands I have edited recipes for:
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Specialties
I specialize in cookbooks for beginner and everyday home cooks. In addition, I have experience working with recipes and cookbooks in the following areas:
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Meal prep
Low-sodium
Dairy-free
Low-fat
Pescatarian
Air fryer
Budget
Gluten-free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Meal prep
Low-sodium
Dairy-free
Low-fat
Pescatarian
Air fryer
Budget
I'd love to learn more about your cookbook or recipe project and show you how I can be of help!
Use the form below to request a free quote or sample edit. I will reply in 3-5 business days.
