Are you passionate about creating meals that are fast, healthy, and full of flavor? Do you enjoy helping others feel confident in the kitchen? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
At Quick Simple Dishes, we welcome guest contributions from food lovers, home cooks, wellness writers, registered dietitians, nutritionists, and chefs who believe in the joy of simple, everyday cooking.
Whether your specialty is writing about easy meals, tips for busy families, or smart ways to plan for the week ahead, we’re always excited to feature new voices that align with our community’s values: simplicity, good food, and real life.
Why Write for Quick Simple Dishes?
When you contribute to Quick Simple Dishes, you’re sharing more than a recipe—you’re helping real people find more joy and less stress in the kitchen. Here’s what you’ll gain by writing with us:
Share Your Knowledge
Whether you’re a professional in the nutrition space or a weekend recipe tester, your insights matter. Writing for us is a great chance to inspire and support everyday home cooks with your skills and stories.
Grow Your Audience
Our blog reaches thousands of monthly readers who are looking for trustworthy, easy, and flavorful recipes. Guest writing gives you exposure to new readers who value simple and healthy cooking.
Build Your Brand
We know how important it is to grow your personal blog, website, or social media following. Guest contributors are encouraged to include a short bio at the end of their post, with links to their online profiles or website.
Strengthen Your Portfolio
Being featured on a food and wellness blog like Quick Simple Dishes is a great way to build your writing portfolio—especially if you’re starting in the world of food blogging or nutrition communication.
What We’re Looking For
We focus on recipes and tips designed for real people with real lives. Our readers value time, flavor, and wellness, and they look to this blog for recipes that feel achievable after a long day or during a busy week.
We accept submissions in the following categories:
1. Original Recipes
Share simple, tested recipes that busy people can easily make. Think one-pot meals, 30-minute dinners, healthy snacks, and weeknight favorites that don’t take a ton of time or effort.
2. Meal Prep and Planning Tips
Our readers love to stay organized in the kitchen. If you’ve got advice on how to prep for the week, shop smart, or make meal planning easier, let’s hear it.
3. Cooking Hacks and Time-Savers
Do you know how to save time with smart ingredient swaps? Use leftovers in fun, creative ways? Offer kitchen shortcuts? These tips are always appreciated!
4. Family-Friendly and Budget-Friendly Recipes
We love meals that stretch a dollar but still taste delicious. Recipes should use everyday ingredients and appeal to eaters of all ages—even picky ones!
5. Dietary-Specific Dishes
We welcome recipes for gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, low-carb, and other dietary lifestyles. If you’ve got something special to offer for a specific group, we’d love to include it.
Submission Guidelines
To help us maintain our style and quality, we kindly ask contributors to follow these simple guidelines:
Original Content Only
All content must be original. That means it hasn’t been published before on your own blog or anywhere else. Once published on Quick Simple Dishes, it should remain exclusive to us.
Friendly and Simple Writing
We like a warm, conversational tone that is easy to follow. Submissions should be free of spelling and grammar issues. Keep it clear and helpful—just like you’re talking to a home cook who needs a little guidance.
Recipe Formatting
If your post includes a recipe, be sure to include clear ingredients, step-by-step directions, prep and cook times, serving size, and any dietary categories it fits (such as gluten-free or dairy-free).
Photos Are a Plus
High-quality photos of your finished dish add huge value. Bright, clean, and well-lit images are best. If you don’t have photos, we may be able to help with licensed stock images, depending on the topic.
Length and Style
Submissions should be between 1,200 and 1,500 words, depending on the topic. Recipes can be a little shorter or longer depending on detail, but the post should be easy to scan with headings or bullet points when needed.
Author Bio and Links
At the end of your article, include a short author bio (2–3 sentences) and 1–2 relevant links to your blog or social media accounts. This is your space to promote yourself thoughtfully.
How to Submit
Interested in writing for Quick Simple Dishes? Here’s how to get started:
- Pitch Your Idea
Send a short email to laura@quicksimpledishes.com with your content idea. Let us know what the topic or recipe is, who it’s for, and why it fits the values of Quick Simple Dishes. If possible, share examples of past writing or a link to your blog. - Wait for Approval
All pitches are reviewed within 7–10 business days. If your idea is a fit, we’ll invite you to send the full article and discuss next steps. - Submit Your Final Draft
When your pitch is approved, submit your draft by email laura@quicksimpledishes.com and include any photos or bio information. - Editing and Scheduling
We’ll review your draft for tone, quality, and clarity. If needed, we’ll suggest edits and work with you on final polishing. Once everything is ready, your article will be scheduled and you’ll be informed of the publishing date. - Share with Your Audience
Once published, we’ll promote your post on our platforms. You’re welcome to share it from your blog or social accounts so your audience can see your work live.
Topics We’re Not Currently Accepting
We work hard to keep our blog useful and on-topic, which means we are not currently accepting content in the following areas:
- Restaurant or product reviews
- Travel stories or dining guides
- Advanced or overly complex recipes
- Sales or promotional posts that do not offer cooking value to readers
Thank You for Your Interest!
We are so grateful when people want to share their voice with our readers. If you believe in making quick, healthy food accessible for all, then your content belongs here.
Have an idea? A recipe you’re dying to share? A smart kitchen fix that makes a big difference?
Send your pitch today to:
We can’t wait to hear from you!