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Today's typical cook has more complex food tastes but less cooking skills than cooks of past generations. She also has less time to devote to food preparation but an increasing desire to provide her family and friends (as well as herself) with homemade meals and treats. Luckily recipes don't need to be complicated to be tasty. In fact a simple recipe with a delicious looking photograph will provide maximum consumer appeal.
 
Below is a sample of a few of the types of recipes created by The Undercover Cook. We design recipes that are simple using everyday ingredients and require minimal prep time. We can design a standard recipe format for our clients or utilize our clients' current standard format for recipes.
Seasonal Recipes
Summer Garden Party Sugar Cookies

These delicious looking cookies are elegant and tasty enough to be served on a silver platter but they are so quick and simple to make, you really could whip them up any time you need to add a little summer fun to your day. They start with refrigerated sugar cookie dough, then add a simple 3 ingredient cream cheese icing and fruit.

 

Recipe Development

Meatball Soup Recipe 

 
Quick and Hearty Italian Meatball Soup 

Ever long for some hot and hearty comfort food on a cold winter day when your short on time? No need to resort to canned soup that is short on taste and substance . When you start with prepared frozen meatballs and prepared broth this delicious soup is ready from start to finish in less than 30 minutes.

 

Food Photography Consulting

Couscous Recipe 

 
Mediterranean Confetti Couscous

Mediterranean food is one of the hottest new food trends around.  This simple dish makes it easy for even a novice cook to prepare a healthy tasty side dish in just minutes!

 
 

Food Writing

Diva Bites Recipe

 
Sweet & Savory Gorgonzola Diva Bites

Home entertaining continues to be an extremely popular trend.  So consumers are constantly looking for simple appetizer solutions that won't keep them trapped in the kitchen all night.  These Sweet & Savory Gorgonzola Diva Bites are perfect.  Four ingredients (no measuring needed!), just assemble, pop them in the oven for 10 minutes and they are ready for guests to enjoy!


 
Food Facts and Trend Tidbits:

Did you know that the average American eats 250 eggs per year?  Consumption has remained stable dispite a 35% increase in price year over year.

Source: Gourmet Magazine, April 2009




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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