Thank you for your interest in contributing to Easy Family Meal! We’re excited that you’re considering sharing your recipes, expertise, and passion for food with our growing community of readers who love simple, delicious, and family-friendly meals. If you have a passion for cooking, nutrition, and making life easier for families, we’d love to hear from you.
On this page, you’ll find everything you need to know about contributing to Easy Family Meal, including submission guidelines, the types of content we’re looking for, and how you can get started.
About Easy Family Meal
At Easy Family Meal, our goal is to help busy families enjoy wholesome, tasty meals without spending hours in the kitchen or breaking the bank. Our blog focuses on providing simple recipes for every family, with an emphasis on easy-to-find ingredients, budget-friendly meals, and approachable cooking methods.
We also aim to create a community of home cooks, food enthusiasts, and experts who can share their knowledge and ideas to help others. We believe that food is about more than just nourishment—it’s about creating memories, sharing love, and bringing families together.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for talented food enthusiasts, home cooks, registered dietitians, food bloggers, and writers who can contribute high-quality content that aligns with the mission of Easy Family Meal. If you’re passionate about:
- Creating simple and budget-friendly recipes for families.
- Writing about meal planning, cooking tips, and kitchen hacks.
- Offering healthy meal ideas that appeal to children and adults alike.
- Sharing your cooking experiences, whether through recipes, articles, or personal stories.
Then we would love for you to write for us!
What You Can Contribute
There are several types of content that we accept on Easy Family Meal. If you’re passionate about food and want to help busy families eat better, here’s what we’re looking for:
1. Recipe Posts
Recipes are the heart of Easy Family Meal, and we welcome submissions of family-friendly, easy-to-make dishes. These recipes should be simple, use accessible ingredients, and have clear, easy-to-follow instructions.
- Recipe Categories: Main dishes, side dishes, snacks, desserts, soups, salads, breakfast, and more.
- Dietary Preferences: We’re open to recipes that cater to various dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or low-carb.
- Budget-Friendly: Since affordability is a key focus of the blog, recipes that are mindful of cost and use common pantry staples are highly encouraged.
- Kid-Friendly: We love recipes that are easy for children to enjoy or help prepare.
- Nutritional Information: If you can provide basic nutritional information (calories, protein, carbs, etc.), that’s a plus but not required.
2. Meal Planning and Cooking Tips
If you have a knack for making meal planning less stressful or have tips that help busy families in the kitchen, your advice could be a valuable addition to the blog. Consider sharing:
- Weekly meal plans.
- Time-saving kitchen hacks.
- Grocery shopping tips.
- Meal prep ideas for busy weeknights.
- Healthy eating tips for families.
3. Personal Stories
We also love to hear from contributors who can share their personal stories and experiences in the kitchen. Whether it’s a lesson you learned from your own family, a cooking mishap that turned into a success, or the story behind a cherished family recipe, we believe these stories can inspire and resonate with readers.
4. Nutrition and Wellness Articles
As a registered dietitian, I believe in offering evidence-based content related to nutrition and wellness. If you have a background in nutrition or health, consider contributing articles that:
- Provide healthy eating tips for families.
- Explain basic nutrition concepts in a family-friendly way.
- Discuss topics like portion control, healthy snacking, or balanced meals.
Guidelines for Submission
To maintain the quality and consistency of content on Easy Family Meal, we have some specific guidelines for submissions:
1. Original Content
All submissions must be original and written specifically for Easy Family Meal. We do not accept content that has been published elsewhere, including on personal blogs or other websites. Similarly, we ask that the content you submit to us remains exclusive to Easy Family Meal and is not republished elsewhere.
2. Tone and Style
We aim for an engaging, conversational tone that is welcoming and accessible. Think of the way you’d explain a recipe or cooking tip to a friend or family member. The goal is to make cooking feel approachable for families, so avoid overly technical language or complicated instructions.
3. Recipe Requirements
If you’re submitting a recipe, it should include:
- Ingredient List: Clearly list all ingredients with exact measurements.
- Step-by-Step Instructions: Detailed, numbered steps that are easy to follow.
- Prep Time, Cook Time, and Servings: Include this information for the convenience of our readers.
- Photos: High-quality images of the dish, if possible. While not mandatory, images are a great way to enhance the reader’s experience. If you do not provide photos, we will source relevant images.
4. Article Length
For recipe posts, aim for a word count between 1,200-1,500 words. For longer articles on meal planning, nutrition, or personal stories, we encourage submissions between 1,500-2,500 words.
5. Nutritional Accuracy
If you’re providing nutrition information, please be as accurate as possible, though we understand that calculations may vary. You don’t need to be a dietitian to submit nutritional data, but please ensure it’s reasonable.
6. Links and Attribution
We allow contributors to include up to two relevant links to their own blog or website in the author bio section. However, we do not accept promotional or affiliate links within the body of the article. If you’re referencing specific studies or facts, please provide appropriate attribution.
How to Submit
If you’re ready to submit a recipe or article to Easy Family Meal, please follow these steps:
- Email Your Submission: Send your submission as a Word document or Google Docs link to [email protected]. Please include your name, the title of the piece, and a short author bio (100-150 words) with links to your blog or social media (if applicable).
- Photos: If submitting photos, please attach them as separate files in your email (JPEG or PNG format) with a minimum width of 1200px. If you’re not providing photos, please let us know.
- Subject Line: Use “Guest Post Submission: [Your Topic]” in the subject line of your email so we can easily identify your submission.
- Response Time: We do our best to respond to all submissions within 7-10 business days. If your piece is accepted, we’ll notify you and provide an expected publishing date.
What You’ll Get in Return
Contributing to Easy Family Meal allows you to share your passion for food with a wider audience while gaining exposure for your work. Here’s what you can expect when you contribute:
- Author Bio: You’ll receive full credit for your submission, along with a short bio where you can promote your own blog, website, or social media.
- Promotion: We’ll share your post across our social media platforms, helping to promote your content to our engaged audience.
- Engagement: You’ll have the opportunity to connect with a community of readers who are passionate about family meals and home cooking.
- Long-Term Partnership: If we love your work, we may invite you to contribute again or even collaborate on more projects in the future.