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Eat Your Words: Your 8-Point Checklist for Writing Original Recipes
Food writer, cook, and committed vegan Peggy Brusseau explains how you can craft a cookbook that engages your reader and stands out from the crowd.
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Mar 4, 2021
It could be a word you over-hear, an aroma you catch as you walk past someone’s home, a selection of vegetables catching the light in your local market.
Something gives you an idea for a new dish; when an idea hits, you must be ready to magic it into real life.
1. Rough Out Your Idea
You might express yourself with pots and pans, but this is the right moment to pick up a pencil! Write down everything you imagine about your new dish: its flavor, texture, and color; the ingredients you think you will need, including herbs and spices, garnishes, and sauces. You can even do a sketch of it if that will help you hold on to the inspiration.