How to Write a Cookbook Blog
- 1). Outline your strategy for your cookbook blog. Your strategy should include how many recipes you plan to post per week or per day, if you want to post daily.
- 2). Jot down a list of the types of recipes you want to write for your cookbook blog. You can write general recipes, or you can choose a niche, such as Southern cooking, baked goods or meals that can be made under an hour.
- 3). Sign up with a blog service. Common blog services are WordPress.org and Blogger (see Resources). Creating a blog using one of these free services is usually as simple as creating an account, choosing a template and adding your information.
- 4). Set up your cookbook blog. Add information about yourself and what kind of recipes you'll be posting. This will let readers know if they will be interested in your blog. You can also add pictures and allow your readers to add comments to each of your recipe posts.
- 5). Type a short introduction about the dish you're describing at the start of each recipe post. Try to make it interesting and appealing so your readers will want to read on and try to make the dish themselves.
- 6). Add an ingredient and supply list for each of your recipe posts. Be as specific as possible in terms of measurements and types of equipment. For example, don't write "pasta." Instead write "2 cups whole wheat linguine."
- 7). Write recipe instructions that are short and concise. Full sentences aren't necessary. Explain prep work, cooking times and other instructions in detail. Assume your readers know basic cooking terms, such as "al dente," "marinate" and "simmer," but don't assume they're experts. Explain uncommon terms where appropriate.
- 8). Write out several weeks of posts before posting the first one. Continuously write new posts, but make sure you always have a few weeks worth in case you get busy. An abandoned or infrequently updated blog will cause you to lose readers.