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Academy Releases the Definitive Guide for Writing and Publishing Recipes


September 6, 2023

CHICAGO – Take your original recipes from kitchen to plate to publication with The Complete Recipe Writing Guide, a new book released by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on September 1.

The Complete Recipe Writing Guide is for anyone with a desire to develop, write and share well-crafted recipes — from food enthusiasts to food writers and editors to food and culinary professionals. Whether creating a family cookbook or developing recipes to publish, post online or share on social media platforms, readers will learn steps for developing flavor-focused recipes and advice for accurately writing recipes that any cook can easily follow.

With special attention to health and wellness, the guide helps recipe writers modify calories, fat, sodium and sugar and learn how to create recipes for all types of diets, including plant-based, gluten-free and for those with food allergies and intolerances.

For readers wanting to take their skills to the next level, The Complete Recipe Writing Guide teaches how to expertly test recipes, perform nutritional analysis and share recipes that are artfully styled for photos and videos.

The Complete Recipe Writing Guide is written by Raeanne Sarazen, a registered dietitian nutritionist and chef with more than 20 years of experience working as a test kitchen professional, recipe developer, food writer and editor.

“I wrote The Complete Recipe Writing Guide because I wanted to pay it forward,” says Sarazen. “I wished I’d had a book like this early in my career — a single source of truth for developing, writing and producing recipes.”

Sarazen shares her broad knowledge, along with insider tips from top industry professionals, to create what can be considered an expert’s class on recipes.

The Complete Recipe Writing Guide is available to the public for $49.99 and Academy members for $42.99. The book can be purchased via eatrightSTORE.org, Amazon, BarnesandNoble.com and other major online booksellers. Access a sample chapter, author biography, Q&A and more here.

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Representing more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit the Academy at www.eatright.org.

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