Three adults preparing and tasting food together in a kitchen

Help test recipes before they go into a cookbook.

As a Recipe Tester, you’ll try recipes from an upcoming cookbook project before it’s published. Then you’ll report back on taste, clarity of instructions, and how it actually turned out in your own kitchen. This isn’t a weekly commitment — it’s tied to specific cookbook projects as they come up. Therefore, you’ll only hear from us when there’s a real batch of recipes ready for testing.

What you get out of it:

  • Free early access to cookbook recipes before anyone else sees them
  • A say in the final version of recipes other readers will use
  • A free finished copy of the cookbook once it’s published, as a thank-you for the extensive testing involved
  • The fun of trying something new in your own kitchen, with a purpose behind it

Good to know before you apply:

  • This role is project-based, tied to cookbook releases, not an ongoing weekly commitment.
  • Testing typically involves a portion of the cookbook’s full recipe list. Usually, it is delivered in batches with a deadline for each round, rather than all at once.
  • A phone number is requested for occasional time-sensitive updates, like testing deadlines.
  • Because we’ll mail you a finished copy of the cookbook as a thank-you, we’ll ask for a mailing address when you apply.
  • By participating, you agree that Healthy in Heart Media may use portions of your feedback as testimonials on our website or marketing materials. These will be credited to your first name and last initial (e.g., “Angel T.”) unless you request a different attribution format.

Ready to apply?

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What types of projects interest you? (Select all that apply)

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How would you like to participate?
Which topics or themes do you most enjoy reading about? (Select all that apply.)
How many projects would you realistically like to participate in each year?
Which formats do you prefer?
Please keep in mind that the form of each project may require a specific format.
Some projects require physical materials to be mailed to you (for example, a wellness kit or paperback copy). Would you be willing to provide a mailing address in case a future project requires it?
Would you be willing to receive an occasional group text for time-sensitive updates, like launch-day announcements? We'll use the phone number provided above. (Available for U.S. phone numbers only — international members will receive updates by email.)
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