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The Complete Recipe Writing Guide: Mastering Recipe Development, Writing, Testing, Nutrition Analysis, and Food Styling

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CPEU/CEU: 28.75

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Best Seller!  Learn all there is to know about recipe writing and food art in this comprehensive, step-by-step guide. Includes practical guidelines for recipe writing, testing, analyzing, food styling, and much more. Written by an RDN and named a ‘book of the month’ by Chef Eric Ripert, this is a must-have resource. Features:

  • Recipe development guidelines and examples for health and wellness, health conditions, food allergies, and intolerances
  • Recipe writing, editing, and testing guidelines
  • Recipe nutrition analysis guidelines and much more

This course is CDR-approved for 28.75 CPEUs for RD/RDNs and DTR/NDTRs, and CBDCE-approved for 28.75 CEUs for CDCESs. Please note course expiration date below.

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Course Expiration Date: 12/04/2026

CPEU/CEU: 28.75


Course Expiration Date: 12/04/2026. You have until that date to complete your CPEU Evaluation or Webinar Feedback Survey for this course.

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The CDR Activity Number for this course is: 180234

The Complete Recipe Writing Guide: Mastering Recipe Development, Writing, Testing, Nutrition Analysis, and Food Styling CE Course

Course Type: 720—Preapproved Self-Study Materials, Printed.

Includes CE Evaluation/Reporting Form: You will submit it online and receive your CE Certificate immediately.

Suggested Learning Level: 2

About This Course

Are you interested in recipe development, nutrition content analysis, and food photography? This comprehensive resource packs all the information you’ll need to take your first step into this exciting nutrition space or hone the skills you already have. Learn the ins and outs of recipe writing, testing, and publication. Gain confidence in each step of the process as you expand your skill set. Take a deep dive into nutrition-focused recipe development and the art of food styling, photography, and videos. Written by Registered Dietitian and Chef Raeanne Sarazen, MA, RDN, FAND, this is a must-have resource for every culinary dietitian or dietitian aspiring to step into the culinary world!

Features:

  • Recipe development guidelines and examples for health and wellness, health conditions, food allergies, and intolerances
  • Recipe writing, editing, and testing guidelines
  • Recipe nutrition analysis guidelines and much more
  • Food styling, photography, and videography guidelines
  • Tips from experts in the field
  • Practical examples

 

Recipe development and food photography skills present an exciting opportunity in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Gain a deeper understanding of each step of the recipe development process with practical tips and guidelines. From writing quality recipes for a variety of health conditions and goals to the art of food styling, this course inspires and informs. The Complete Recipe Writing Guide: Mastering Recipe Development, Writing, Testing, Nutrition Analysis, and Food Styling CE course is the comprehensive resource you need to master your skill set and enhance your career.

Published 2023. 406 pages. 28.75 CPEU CE Course. See the PIs tab for suggested Performance Indicators.

Discover Skelly Skills’ other nutrition, food and culinary science CE courses.

Learn more about author Raeanne Sarazen, MA, RDN, FAND.

CPEU/CEU: 28.75
NOTE: Course Expiration Date: 12/04/2026. You have until that date to complete your CPEU Evaluation or Webinar Feedback Survey for this course.

1.1.1 Participates and documents engagement in professional development activities to maintain and enhance competence.
1.1.2 Pursues and embraces opportunities to advance practice.
1.1.3 Keeps abreast of changes in practice and in the practice environment that affect individual competence and legislative scope of practice.
1.1.5 Integrates new knowledge and skills into practice.
1.2.1 Recognizes and discloses any conflicts of interest, including any financial interests in products or services.
1.2.5 Respect intellectual property rights, including citations and recognition of the ideas and work of others
1.7.5 Applies knowledge of cultural foods, religious traditions, eating patterns and food and nutrition trends.
1.7.6 Applies knowledge of health determinants when planning, developing and implementing services, programs, interventions, meal plans and menus.
2.1.1 Assesses the communication needs of individuals, groups and populations to provide effective communication.
2.1.5 Evaluate the effectiveness of communication methods used to ensure understanding of presented information
2.2.4 Ensures written communications are timely, legible, accurate and professional in nature.
3.2.3 Interprets legal terminology used to establish nutrition regulations and policies to support knowledge translation.
4.2.6 Integrates relevant information with previous learning, experience, professional knowledge, and current practice models.
7.2.2 Develops and provides education on safe food handling and sustainable practices to prevent and minimize contamination.
7.2.10 Demonstrates knowledge of the causes of foodborne illness and applies required practice to reduce risk.
7.4.3 Formulates a clear understanding of the nature of problems or the need for improvement to achieve desired outcomes.
7.4.4 Develops, modifies or implements strategies, techniques and tools for process or system improvement.
7.4.5 Establishes goals for improving the quality of services provided.
8.1.1 Interprets and applies evidence-based comparative standards for determining nutritional needs.
8.1.3 Evaluate the chemical nature and composition of food on food quality, acceptability, and compatibility to inform product development, menu planning and food preparation techniques.
8.1.4 Integrates knowledge of macro- and micronutrients for digestion, absorption and metabolism throughout the lifespan in practice.
8.1.5 Demonstrates knowledge of nutrient requirements throughout the lifespan, and their role in health
promotion and disease prevention.
8.5.1 Plans and designs nutritionally sound meals, menus and meal plans that promote health and disease management, and meet client needs.
8.5.2 Develops or modifies recipes, menus, and meals using sensory perception and other food components.
8.5.3 Uses a variety of cooking techniques, food preparation methods and production and delivery systems.
8.5.4 Takes into consideration client/patient choices, beliefs, food sensitivities, allergies, and accessibility and affordability of food.
11.1.2 Leads and facilitates product testing using industry standards to determine acceptability and viability, and to confirm desired outcomes.
11.1.3 Develops and implements evaluation tools and methodologies to test products and services.
11.1.4 Interprets and advises on food manufacturing standards, regulatory requirements, policies and national dietary guidelines to inform others and to support product development.
11.1.5 Incorporates market research, consumer insights and current evidence-based literature when developing new products and services.
11.2.1 Evaluates product characteristics, ingredients and claims in order to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
11.2.6 Communicates product claims identifying validated product ingredients, indications and evidence-based characteristics.
11.2.9 Considers audience needs and product features and suggests adjustments to messaging and delivery methods accordingly.
13.1.8 Applies principles of food safety and sanitation in the design and purchase of equipment for the production and service of food.
13.2.1 Adheres to and communicates relevant regulations, dietary guidelines, and organizational policies in menu development and implementation.
13.2.2 Evaluate and incorporate individual and target group needs and requirements in the development of menu items.
13.2.3 Incorporates principles of food science and production in recipe development.
13.2.4 Evaluate menus to determine the capabilities of facilities and staff to support efficient and effective production.
13.2.6 Modifies recipes and menus to accommodate economic and cultural needs.
13.2.7 Develops recipes and menus for therapeutic diets in order to achieve nutritional goals and requirements.
13.2.9 Develop tools and measurements to evaluate menu items, quality of products, costs, nutritional values and client/patient needs.
13.2.10 Seeks and incorporates staff and client/patient feedback in developing menus and recipes.
13.4.4 Establishes inventory control procedures to ensure adequate and safe food, equipment and supplies, and to prevent loss and waste.
14.2.1 Establishes and maintains an operational budget.
14.3.1 Defines project parameters in collaboration with key stakeholders.
14.3.3 Communicates purpose and desired outcomes to stakeholders in order to achieve project objectives and goals.
14.3.6 Tracks progress and completion of deliverables and takes action to keep projects within scope.


			

5 reviews for The Complete Recipe Writing Guide: Mastering Recipe Development, Writing, Testing, Nutrition Analysis, and Food Styling

  1. Emily Whelan Anschlowar, RDN

    I think that this book is superbly organized and thorough. It will absolutely remain a go-to resource in my current practice.

  2. Sally Cummins, MS, RDN, LDN, VP, Nutrition Affairs, National Dairy Council, Chicago, IL

    The information was so well researched and written. Very approachable and timely. This book is an invaluable resource from beginning to end. It will be a “go-to” reference on my bookshelf for years to come.

  3. Kathleen Oswalt, MS, RDN, Private Practice Dietitian, Charleston, SC

    There was lots of information provided and covered in this book. I like how at the end of every chapter there are resources listed. This book not only serves as a great reference standing alone but it also provides other references and resources. I like the tables included – it’s a quick and easy reference. I liked the different samples in the back of the book on recipe writing and style guides. I also enjoyed the quick tips included by other individuals. They were great plus these are individuals (who I may not have known existed before this book) that I can follow on social media if I desire to continue my learning. All of the information was valuable. I enjoyed learning more about the creative parts of creating a recipe including the guidelines for recipe development, recipe writing and testing, and food styling. These are all topics I’m interested in and I learned a great deal about by reading this book.

  4. Lisa King, MS, RDN, Consultant, San Diego, CA

    This course was very easy to read and apply! Great format and writing style. Appreciate how the culinary arts and Dietetics have come together. I’m impressed at how thorough this text was! It really covered all aspects of recipe writing and publishing. It will be a great handbook to refer to all of the time! I never really thought about how much thought and pre-planning goes into writing a recipe and/or publishing for print or video.

  5. Jennifer Mock, RDN, Pittsburgh, PA.

    I have always been interested in the culinary aspect of dietetics, thus sparked my interest in this continuing education opportunity. From developing recipes, to analyzing recipes, to testing and learning about the photography and videography of foods. I was fascinated by it all, and I would highly recommend this book to anyone with similar interests.

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