About Us

Hey! We’re ReciDish (And We’re Obsessed With Protein)

Our Purpose

I’ll never forget the moment this whole thing clicked for Emily. It was 2019, and she was standing in her Austin kitchen at 9 PM on a Wednesday, staring at a sad desk salad she’d overpaid for at lunch. Her gym trainer kept saying “hit your protein goals,” her doctor wanted her to eat better, and Pinterest kept showing her these gorgeous meal prep photos that somehow required 47 ingredients and three hours she absolutely didn’t have.

She looked at that wilted lettuce and thought: “There has to be a better way.”

That’s when it hit her—parents juggling busy schedules, fitness enthusiasts trying to build or cut, people on GLP-1 medications needing high-protein support, and anyone simply trying to eat better—we were all asking the same question at 6 PM:
“What can I eat that’s actually high in protein, tastes amazing, and doesn’t require a culinary degree?”

The idea for ReciDish was born right there. Not in some fancy test kitchen or corporate boardroom, but in Emily’s real-life kitchen with her real-life frustration and a determination to solve this for everyone dealing with the same struggle. What started as that late-night moment in 2019 eventually became ReciDish as it officially exists today, founded in 2025.

Our Mission

Every single day, we’re in our kitchens testing recipes until they work for real people with real lives. Emily burns things (yes, even after all these years). Sarah over-garnishes everything because “it needs to look good for the camera.” Jason obsessively weighs portions to the gram. And Michael? He’s constantly checking TikTok to see what protein trend is blowing up this week.

We create high-protein recipes that actually fit into your week—whether it’s a chaotic Tuesday night or a calm Sunday prep session. Because over 250,000 people trust us with their meal plans every month, and honestly? That responsibility keeps us up at night in the best possible way.

Our promise is simple: every recipe hits at least 25g of protein, takes 30 minutes or less (usually closer to 20), uses ingredients you can find at a regular grocery store, and tastes so good you’ll forget you’re eating “healthy.” We test each recipe a minimum of five times before it goes live. If Emily’s picky teenage nephew won’t eat it, we start over.

Our Vision

Picture this: you finish a workout, open your fridge, and actually get excited about what you’re about to eat. Your meal prep Sunday doesn’t feel like a chore anymore. You’re hitting your protein goals without choking down another bland chicken breast. Your energy levels are steadier, your fitness goals are progressing, and dinner doesn’t require a Pinterest-perfect two-hour production.

We’re working toward a world where high-protein eating isn’t just for bodybuilders and influencers—it’s accessible, delicious, and sustainable for regular people with jobs, kids, budgets, and limited time.

We want to be the reason you finally hit your macro goals. The reason meal prep becomes something you actually look forward to. The resource that makes your nutritionist, trainer, or doctor say, “Whatever you’re doing, keep doing it.”

Our Core Values

Real Food, Real Kitchens If Sarah’s mom (who still thinks “macro” is a camera setting) can’t make it in a normal kitchen with regular pots and pans, we don’t publish it. Every recipe survives what we call “the Wednesday at 7 PM test”—tired, hungry, maybe a bit hangry, with limited patience. We use real grocery store ingredients, not specialty powders you can only order online. (Okay, occasionally we’ll suggest a protein powder, but we always give you a whole-food alternative.)

Protein First, Flavor Always We refuse to publish recipes that taste like cardboard just because they hit your macros. Jason once rejected a chicken recipe with perfect nutrition because he said it “tasted like regret and gym socks.” That’s our standard. High protein shouldn’t mean low flavor, and we’ll test recipes 10+ times to prove it.

Transparent About Everything Every recipe shows exact macros, tested prep times, and honest difficulty ratings. If something flopped in testing (looking at you, protein pizza crust v4.0), we’ll tell you why and what we learned. When we make mistakes—like that time Emily published a recipe with the salt measurement off by a factor of three—we own it, fix it, and explain what happened. No corporate-speak, no hiding behind “user error.”

Evidence-Based, Not Trend-Chasing Jason reviews every nutrition claim we make. If we say a recipe is “great for muscle recovery,” we can point to actual research. We follow science, not just whatever wellness influencer is trending this week. That said, Michael keeps us honest about what people actually want to eat—because perfectly optimized nutrition means nothing if nobody makes the recipe.

Accessibility Over Perfection We celebrate your meal prep containers that don’t match. We know your protein intake on vacation will look different. We get that sometimes dinner is protein powder in oatmeal because that’s what you can manage today. Our job isn’t to shame you into perfection—it’s to give you tools that work for your actual life.

Meet Our Expert Team (The Humans Behind the Recipes)

Emily Carter – Founder & Recipe Development Lead (Plus Recovered Meal Prep Perfectionist)

Austin, Texas

Emily’s journey into high-protein recipe development started with a spectacular failure. After her trainer put her on a macro plan in 2018, she spent six months eating the same four meals on repeat because she couldn’t figure out how to make high-protein food that actually tasted good. She’d studied culinary techniques at Austin Community College’s food program, worked in three restaurant kitchens, and somehow still couldn’t crack the code of “delicious + protein-dense + quick.”

The breakthrough came when she stopped trying to make “clean eating” recipes and started asking, “How do I make the food I actually crave hit 30+ grams of protein?” That question changed everything.

Now, with seven years of recipe development experience and over 500 published high-protein recipes, Emily leads our entire content strategy. She’s the person testing recipes at 11 PM because she had an idea about buffalo chicken stuffed peppers. She’s also a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach (completed 2021) and has worked with two registered dietitians to ensure our recipes support various health goals—from muscle building to sustainable weight management.

Her specialty? Taking your favorite comfort foods (yes, even mac and cheese and tacos) and engineering them to deliver serious protein without sacrificing the flavors that made you love them in the first place.

Direct contact: [email protected] (she reads every single email, especially if you’ve tried a recipe and have feedback)

Michael Thompson – SEO Strategy & Trend Analysis (And Self-Proclaimed Protein Trend Detective)

Seattle, Washington

Michael came to ReciDish with a confession: he used to be a data analyst for a tech company who ate the same protein bar for lunch every day because he couldn’t be bothered to cook. His wife finally staged an intervention when she caught him eating protein powder straight from the tub with a spoon.

That embarrassing moment led him down a rabbit hole of trying to understand what people actually search for when they need high-protein meal ideas. Turns out, analyzing search trends is way more interesting than his old corporate job crunching numbers for software metrics.

Michael holds a B.S. in Data Science from University of Washington (2008) and spent a decade in tech analytics before joining the food content space in 2020. He’s become slightly obsessed with predicting which protein trends will go viral—he called the cottage cheese surge six months before it exploded on TikTok, and he spotted the GLP-1-friendly recipe demand before most food blogs knew what Ozempic was.

He monitors Google Trends, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Pinterest Trends, and spends an embarrassing amount of time on TikTok (which he insists is “market research”). His superpower? Finding those sweet-spot topics where there’s massive search demand but not much good content yet. That’s how we knew to create our high-protein, gut-friendly recipes before everyone else jumped on the trend.

Michael ensures every recipe we publish targets real search demand, which means you’re finding answers to questions you’re actually asking—not just content we felt like creating.

Direct contact: [email protected] (he loves talking SEO strategy and will absolutely geek out about keyword data with you)

Sarah Mitchell – Food Photography & Visual Content Director (And Recovering Perfectionist)

Los Angeles, California

Sarah’s path to food photography was… unconventional. She was working as a freelance photographer in LA, mostly doing corporate headshots and product photography, when a friend asked her to help with photos for a food blog. Sarah showed up with her camera, made the food look gorgeous, and then… couldn’t stop thinking about how to make food photography better, more scroll-stopping, more “I need to make that right now.”

She went deep. Studied under two food photography mentors, invested in lighting equipment she couldn’t really afford, and started testing every Pinterest and TikTok theory about what makes people actually click on recipes. Turns out, people engage with food photos that look achievable, not intimidating. That changed her entire approach.

Sarah graduated from Brooks Institute with a degree in Professional Photography (2016) and has been shooting food content full-time since 2019. She’s shot over 1,200 recipes and creates content that performs across every platform—Pinterest (where our recipes regularly hit 10K+ saves), TikTok (short-form video is her jam), and Instagram.

Her specialty is making high-protein meals look crave-worthy, not clinical. She understands that you eat with your eyes first, and if our chicken and rice bowl doesn’t make you hungry just looking at it, we’ve failed. She also handles all our branded templates, visual consistency, and teaches Emily how to style food for her own recipe testing photos.

Fun fact: Sarah has strong opinions about natural lighting (always), messy garnishes (strategic chaos is key), and the “perfect” angle for shooting meal prep containers (slightly overhead, always).

Direct contact: [email protected] (she’ll absolutely troubleshoot your food photography questions and loves seeing photos when you make our recipes)

Jason Reed – Sports Nutrition Advisor & Macro Accuracy Lead (Plus Certified Macro Nerd)

Denver, Colorado

Jason’s credential list is honestly a bit intimidating. He’s a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (since 2012), a Precision Nutrition Level 2 Certified Coach (2015), and has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Colorado State University (2006). He’s worked with athletes, bodybuilders, regular folks trying to lose weight, and recently, a growing number of people on GLP-1 medications who need high-protein guidance.

But here’s what you actually need to know: Jason is the guy who makes sure we’re not just throwing around nutrition buzzwords and hoping for the best. Every calorie count, macro calculation, and nutrition claim goes through him. He’s caught embarrassing mistakes (like when Emily accidentally swapped the protein and carb counts on a recipe), and he’s the reason we include detailed nutrition notes on recipes that might be relevant for specific goals.

Jason spent 15 years as a sports nutritionist and personal trainer in Denver before joining ReciDish in 2021. He got interested in high-protein recipe development after watching his clients struggle with the same problem over and over: they knew what their macros should be, but they had no idea how to hit them with actual food they wanted to eat.

His current obsession is GLP-1-friendly nutrition—helping people on medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro maintain muscle mass while losing weight through strategic high-protein eating. It’s become one of the most important (and under-discussed) topics in nutrition right now, and Jason’s been diving deep into the research.

He’s also the person who will straight-up reject a recipe if the nutrition math doesn’t add up. Emily once tried to sneak a “high-protein” dessert past him that clocked in at 12g protein per serving. Jason sent it back with a note that just said “try again.” (She did. It now has 22g.)

Direct contact: [email protected] (he’s always happy to answer specific nutrition questions, though he’ll remind you he’s not a doctor and to consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice)

How We Actually Do This Work

Let’s pull back the curtain on our recipe development process, because we think transparency matters.

Phase 1: Trend Research (Michael’s Domain) Michael starts by analyzing search trends, Pinterest saves, TikTok views, and seasonal patterns. He’ll come to our weekly meeting with data like “searches for ‘high protein breakfast’ spike 340% in January” or “cottage cheese recipes are trending up 200% month-over-month.” This ensures we’re creating content you’re actually looking for.

Phase 2: Recipe Development (Emily’s Chaos) Emily takes those insights and starts testing in her Austin kitchen. She’ll make a single recipe 5-10 times, adjusting protein sources, cooking methods, and seasonings until it hits our standards: minimum 25g protein, maximum 30 minutes, maximum delicious. She documents everything—successes, failures, why version 3 was too salty, why version 6 finally nailed the texture.

Phase 3: Nutrition Review (Jason’s Quality Control) Before any recipe goes near our website, Jason reviews the full nutrition breakdown. He’s checking accuracy, verifying claims, and making sure our macro calculations are legit. If we say something is “great for muscle building” or “GLP-1 friendly,” Jason has verified that claim against actual research.

Phase 4: Photography & Video (Sarah’s Magic) Once a recipe is finalized, Sarah shoots it. She’s creating the hero image that’ll make you stop scrolling, step-by-step photos so you can follow along, and often a short-form video showing the process. Every image is optimized for both Pinterest (vertical, bright, text overlay) and our blog (mouthwatering close-ups).

Phase 5: Testing & Feedback Loop (Team Effort) We typically have 2-3 team members test each recipe independently before publishing. Emily’s nephew (the toughest critic). Michael’s wife (who has zero patience for complicated recipes). Sarah’s roommate (who claims to hate healthy food). If real people with real skepticism won’t make it again, we don’t publish it.

Phase 6: Post-Publishing Monitoring (Ongoing) After a recipe goes live, we monitor comments, emails, social media feedback, and remake recipes based on your input. When you tell us a recipe was too spicy, needed more sauce, or worked better with chicken thighs instead of breasts—we listen. Some of our most popular recipes are on version 2.0 or 3.0 because of reader feedback.

This process typically takes 2-4 weeks per recipe from concept to publication. Yeah, it’s slower than churning out AI-generated content, but we’re building something that actually works for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Trust Us? (Fair Question!)

Look, the internet is full of food blogs run by people with questionable credentials and AI-generated recipes that don’t actually work. So why should you trust ReciDish?

Real Credentials That Matter:

• Jason’s CSCS and Precision Nutrition Level 2 certifications mean we have actual sports nutrition expertise, not just Google research
• Emily’s culinary training and 500+ published recipes mean she knows what she’s doing in the kitchen
• Michael’s data science background means our content strategy is based on real search behavior, not guesses
• Sarah’s professional photography training means our visuals aren’t just pretty—they’re strategically designed to help you want to cook

Transparent Testing Process: Every recipe is tested minimum 5 times before publishing. We document failures. We share reader feedback. We update recipes when we find better methods. That cottage cheese cookie recipe everyone loves? That’s version 4.0 after readers told us version 1.0 was too dry.

Real Results From Real People: We hear from readers weekly who’ve hit their protein goals, simplified meal prep, finally found sustainable nutrition approaches, or discovered they actually enjoy cooking high-protein meals. Those emails (and occasionally emotional DMs) remind us why we do this work.

No Sponsored Nonsense: When we recommend a product, it’s because we actually use it. We’re not pushing protein powders or meal prep containers because someone paid us. Our affiliate relationships are disclosed, and we only recommend products our team personally uses.

Science-Backed, Not Trend-Chasing: Jason reviews every nutrition claim against current research. We’re not telling you that high-protein eating will cure all your problems, reverse aging, or guarantee six-pack abs. We’re providing practical, evidence-based information for people who want to increase protein intake for various health and fitness goals.

Our Community (That’s You!)

Here’s the thing—ReciDish isn’t just our team creating content in a vacuum. Our best ideas come from you.

Like when Jessica from Ohio emailed asking for high-protein recipes her toddler would actually eat, and that sparked our entire “Protein-Packed Family Meals” series. Or when Marcus from Atlanta pointed out that our meal prep containers were leaving food soggy, which led to our guide on proper storage techniques.

You’ve taught us that Wednesday is the day people most desperately need dinner inspiration (hence our Wednesday newsletter). That breakfast needs to be under 15 minutes or people skip it. That you want one-pan recipes more than fancy presentations. That you care about taste first, macros second—but you want both.

Over 250,000 people visit ReciDish every month. Our newsletter reaches 45,000+ subscribers. Our Pinterest has 2.3 million monthly viewers. But those are just numbers. What matters is the DM from someone who says they finally hit their protein goals without feeling restricted. The comment from a parent who got their picky kid to eat a high-protein dinner. The email from someone managing a health condition who found our recipes supportive of their needs.

You’re not just our audience—you’re the reason we test recipes until midnight on Tuesday. You’re the reason Emily rewrote that chicken marinade recipe four times. You’re the reason we exist.

Our Promise to You

Editorial Standards (The Boring But Important Stuff):

Every piece of content we publish goes through multiple review stages:

1. Recipe Testing: Minimum 5 independent tests before publishing
2. Nutrition Review: Jason verifies every macro calculation and health claim
3. Accuracy Check: We cite sources for nutrition information and research claims
4. Update Protocol: When we learn better methods or receive feedback that a recipe needs adjustment, we update within 48 hours and note the changes
5. Correction Policy: If we make a mistake (and we’re human, so it happens), we correct it immediately with a clear note explaining what was wrong

What We Won’t Do:

• Publish AI-generated recipes that haven’t been tested in real kitchens
• Make health claims we can’t back up with research
• Recommend products we don’t personally use just because someone paid us
• Promise unrealistic results or promote unhealthy relationships with food
• Hide behind vague language when we make mistakes

Research Sources We Trust:

• Peer-reviewed nutrition journals
• Registered dietitian guidelines
• Sports nutrition research from accredited institutions
• USDA nutrition databases for ingredient information
• Clinical studies on protein intake, muscle synthesis, and metabolic health

Fact-Checking Process: Jason maintains a database of trusted sources and reviews any health or nutrition claims before publication. If you ever catch something that seems off, please email us immediately—we’d rather be corrected than spread misinformation.

Let’s Stay Connected (We Actually Read Our Emails)

General Questions, Recipe Feedback, or Just Want to Say Hi: [email protected] (We typically respond within 24-48 hours on weekdays, maybe a bit longer on weekends when we’re doing our own meal prep)

Recipe-Specific Questions: [email protected] (Emily loves hearing what worked, what didn’t, and what modifications you made)

Nutrition Questions: [email protected] (Jason’s great for macro questions, though remember he can’t provide medical advice)

SEO, Trends, or Content Strategy: [email protected] (Michael enjoys talking shop way too much)

Photography, Visual Content, or “How Did You Shoot That?”: [email protected] (Sarah’s always happy to share photography tips)

For Technical Support

Having trouble with your account, can’t access a recipe, or the website’s doing something weird? Our tech support team (yes, actual humans) handles these issues at [email protected] with “TECH SUPPORT” in the subject line.

Michael’s usually the one who handles technical issues, and he’s surprisingly patient about it. Expect responses within 24-48 hours for most issues. If something’s completely broken (like the entire site is down), we’re on it immediately and you’ll see updates on our social media.

Common issues we can help with:

• Password resets and account access
• Newsletter subscription problems
• Recipe access or download issues
• Website functionality bugs
• Mobile app questions (when we launch it—coming soon!)

Careers

Want to join our slightly chaotic, food-obsessed team? We’re always interested in hearing from talented people who share our passion for making high-protein eating accessible and delicious.

Right now we’re small but growing. We value:

• People who can admit when recipes don’t work (and figure out why)
• Self-starters who can manage projects independently
• Team members who genuinely care about helping people eat better
• Folks who bring different perspectives and challenge our assumptions
• Anyone who thinks testing recipes sounds like a dream job (it is, but also, you’ll eat a lot of chicken)

Current Openings: We don’t have specific openings at the moment, but we’re building a talent pool for future roles in recipe development, content creation, nutrition consulting, and social media management.

How to Apply: Send your resume, portfolio/work samples, and a note about why you’re interested in high-protein recipe content to [email protected]

We read every application, though we can only respond to candidates we’re actively considering. If you don’t hear back within 4 weeks, feel free to apply again when we post specific openings.

For Writers

Interested in contributing to ReciDish? We occasionally work with freelance writers and guest recipe developers who share our standards and passion for high-protein cooking.

What We’re Looking For:

• Recipe developers with proven experience creating high-protein meals (show us your portfolio!)
• Writers who can blend personal storytelling with practical cooking guidance
• Contributors who understand macros, nutrition science, and can cite their sources
• People who’ve actually tested their recipes multiple times (we’ll test them too)
• Writers who match our voice: friendly, knowledgeable, honest, not preachy

Our Standards: Every guest recipe goes through the same rigorous testing process as our in-house content. That means your recipe will be tested by multiple team members, reviewed for nutrition accuracy by Jason, photographed by Sarah (or according to our shot list if you’re providing photos), and potentially edited for clarity and brand voice.

Compensation: We pay for published content. Rates vary based on scope (recipe only, recipe + article, photography included, etc.). We discuss compensation upfront before any work begins.

How to Submit: Send a pitch to [email protected] with:

• 2-3 published recipe or writing samples
• Brief description of your recipe idea or article concept
• Your relevant credentials or experience
• Links to your food photography if you’re providing images

We review pitches monthly and respond to anything we’re seriously considering. Fair warning: we’re pretty selective because we’re obsessive about quality, but we’re also incredibly supportive of contributors who join our team.

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Last Updated: November 2025