Why Hire A 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? A recipe editor can help your business by catching errors and discrepancies in your content.
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).
As an experienced recipe editor, I correct recipes using Word, Google Docs, or .pdfs. I check each recipe to ensure that every ingredient used in the recipe is listed in the ingredients list and vice versa. Likewise, I check for typos, consistency, and tone. I can shorten a recipe or change the instructions so that they are easier to follow. I can verify that cook times and photos are accurate. I also ensure that recipes conform to style guides and sheets.
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).
As an experienced recipe editor, I correct recipes using Word, Google Docs, or .pdfs. I check each recipe to ensure that every ingredient used in the recipe is listed in the ingredients list and vice versa. Likewise, I check for typos, consistency, and tone. I can shorten a recipe or change the instructions so that they are easier to follow. I can verify that cook times and photos are accurate. I also ensure that recipes conform to style guides and sheets.
A Few Reasons To Work With Me
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, which I acquired from years of working at Cooking Light magazine, Men's Health magazine, and on cookbooks like The Solo Stove Fire Pit Cookbook and Glorious Table by Gloria Jang.
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).
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'm passionate about all things cooking and have extensive knowledge of effective recipe construction, cuisines, dishes, ingredients, and cooking techniques, which I acquired from years of working at Cooking Light magazine, Men's Health magazine, and on cookbooks like The Solo Stove Fire Pit Cookbook and Glorious Table by Gloria Jang.
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).
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.
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
Examples Of Things Recipes Editors Catch And Correct
Some Things A Recipe Editor Can Help With:
Typos, misspellings, missing ingredients, and incorrect cook times
Confusing directions
Cook times that don't reflect how long it will actually take to make the recipe
When your margarita recipe is actually a tequila sunrise recipe (oops!)
When the recipe accidently includes 1 tablespoon of salt instead of 1 teaspoon
Typos, misspellings, missing ingredients, and incorrect cook times
Confusing directions
Cook times that don't reflect how long it will actually take to make the recipe
When your margarita recipe is actually a tequila sunrise recipe (oops!)
When the recipe accidently includes 1 tablespoon of salt instead of 1 teaspoon
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 within 3 business days.
