Rick Rodgers

Culinary Professional and
Cookbook Expert

I am the author of over 40 original cookbooks, and the coauthor, ghostwriter, recipe developer, recipe tester, editor, or consultant to over 60 others. Yes, that is over a hundred! I provide culinary and literary services to chefs, bakers, corporations, and celebrities, drawing on my deep experience in these very different worlds. On an as-needed basis, I also consider assignments in brand representation (ambassadorship), corporate recipe development, and culinary instructor.

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"Working with Rick on my cookbook was an absolute delight. His culinary expertise and creative flair helped to bring my vision to life beautifully. Rick infused each recipe with his passion for food and knowledge of diverse culinary traditions. His meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality made the entire process truly enjoyable. I am profoundly grateful for his collaboration and invaluable input. I look forward to continuing to work with Rick in the future!”

"Rick is a pleasure to work with. He truly understands every aspect of the food universe. He has extensive knowledge of cooking terminology in many languages and the actual techniques needed to translate recipes from the professional chef to the home cook. Talented and professional, Rick brings high-quality writing to every book that he crafts, whether it is his own or with chefs like me.”

Rick Rodgers is a dream to work with. He delivers clean manuscripts and pays attention to even the smallest details to make the editing process as smooth and seamless as possible. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”

“Working with Rick Rodgers has been a revelation to me. Not only did I made a new friend, but I tapped into a cornucopia of culinary talent and historical information that makes each and every one of our working sessions something I wait for impatiently. His quick wit, his deep understanding of my Italian roots, and our shared appreciation for simplicity in good food may prove to be a curse to him—it will be hard to get rid of me now!”

TESTIMONIALS
Sweet Words from our Creative Clients
I have worked with some of the most iconic brands, celebrities, chefs, bakers, and publishers in the cookbook business. Let me do the same for you!

Awards

Selected Works

As these titles illustrate, my culinary skills are wide-reaching. My “specialty” is versatility and the ability to meet my client’s specific needs.
Work with Me
A collaboration with me will bring your cookbook to fruition. Co-authoring, ghostwriting, creating publisher proposals, project management, recipe testing… I have done it all.
Literary Agent: Susan Ginsburg, sginsburg@writershouse.com

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