About Us – Welcome to Hooked to Cook
Who We Are
HookedToCook.com is a vegetarian and vegan recipe website focused on simple, reliable meals for everyday home cooks. We share tested recipes, practical cooking tips, and approachable plant-based ideas designed for real kitchens, real budgets, and busy schedules.
Our mission is to make plant-based cooking feel clear and doable, without unnecessary complexity. We focus on flavor, flexibility, and repeatable results, so readers can cook with more confidence and less stress.
Our Story
HookedToCook.com was founded in 2025 by Eleanor Quin. The site started with a simple goal: create plant-based recipes that actually work at home, clear steps, accessible ingredients, and satisfying results that don’t feel like a compromise.
Over time, the site grew into a small collaborative project with a few contributors who share the same values. We continue building a library of vegetarian and vegan recipes that are practical, consistent, and enjoyable to cook.
What You’ll Find on HookedToCook
- Vegetarian and vegan recipes designed for everyday home cooking
- Weeknight-friendly meals with realistic prep and cook times
- Simple ingredient substitutions and flexible variations
- Quick how-to guides for essential plant-based cooking techniques
- Comfort food classics, lighter options, and seasonal ideas
- Honest photos that reflect real home results.
Meet the Team
Hooked to Cook is written by three friends who love practical vegetarian cooking. Each of us tests recipes at home and focuses on clear, approachable steps you can use in a real kitchen.
ELEANOR QUIN - FOUNDER & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
Eleanor is the founder of HookedToCook.com and a vegetarian home cook who loves cozy, nourishing meals built around vegetables, pantry staples, and simple kitchen rituals. She focuses on calm, dependable recipes you can trust on busy days, and she often explains the “why” behind key techniques so you can build confidence as you cook. Based in Portland, she’s especially drawn to soups, grain bowls, hearty salads, and simple desserts.
ISABELLA MORENO - CONTENT WRITER
Isabella is a vegetarian foodie and traveler at heart, inspired by the flavors and traditions she discovers along the way. Her recipes bring global ideas into everyday cooking, think vibrant mezze, bright salads, comforting stews, and easy stir-fries, without complicated steps. She writes for curious home cooks who want to try something new while keeping things simple and achievable. Isabella is based in Portland.
VIVIAN BROOKS - CONTENT WRITER
Vivian loves proving that vegetarian cooking doesn’t have to be slow or complicated. Her style is fast, flexible, and full of creative twists, designed for busy days when you still want bold flavor on your plate. She leans into simple techniques, short prep times, and “use what you have” options that make weeknight meals feel fun instead of stressful. Vivian is based in Portland.
Editorial Standards / Trust
We care about clarity, accuracy, and transparency. Below is how content is created, reviewed, and maintained on HookedToCook.com.
How Content Is Researched & Reviewed
Recipes are developed through hands-on testing and iteration. We write steps for real home kitchens, then adjust ingredients, timing, and technique notes until results are consistent.
When a post includes substitutions (for example, vegan swaps or pantry alternatives), we test and document them when possible so readers can adapt based on what they have.
If a post references equipment details, product specifications, or measurements that depend on a specific brand or model, we verify information using reliable references such as
manufacturer documentation and official product pages.
When a topic benefits from additional context (for example: general nutrition terms, food safety basics, or ingredient handling), we use careful, factual language and reference reputable sources when needed.
How Often Content Is Updated
Content is reviewed periodically and updated when testing improves a recipe, when clarification is needed, or when ingredients and products change (for example, discontinued items or updated packaging).
We also update posts when readers point out an issue that helps improve accuracy or clarity.
Sources & Citations
When citations are appropriate, we prioritize reputable sources such as manufacturer documentation, well-established food education resources, and reliable food and nutrition references.
Any health- or nutrition-related mentions are written cautiously and are meant for general information, not personal guidance.
Commitment to Accuracy & Transparency
We aim to be clear about what we’ve tested, what’s based on common cooking principles, and what comes from external documentation. If a result depends on a specific tool, ingredient,
or technique, we say so and provide alternatives when possible.
If we make a mistake, we correct it. Updates may include revising steps, adjusting measurements, clarifying substitutions, or improving photos so readers know what to expect.
Recipe Testing Process
Our recipes are developed with a home-first testing process to help readers get consistent results:
- Tested in a real home kitchen: using standard tools and realistic timing.
- Refined through iteration: we adjust ingredients, steps, and cook times until the recipe is dependable.
- Written for clarity: clear steps, defined heat cues, and practical tips to prevent common mistakes.
- Substitutions noted when helpful: we include simple swaps (especially vegan/vegetarian alternatives) when they’re likely to work.
- Updated when we learn more: we improve older posts when testing, reader feedback, or product changes call for an update.
Disclosure
HookedToCook.com may display ads and may use affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
These partnerships help support the site and do not change our commitment to honest recommendations.
Disclaimer
Content on HookedToCook.com is for informational purposes only and is not medical or nutritional advice. If you have specific health or nutrition concerns,
consider speaking with a qualified professional.
Contact / Work With Us
I love hearing from readers. If you have a question about a recipe or brewing method, a suggestion for future content, or feedback you’d like to share, feel free to reach out through the contact page.
For partnership, media, or collaboration inquiries, please include a short description of your request and any relevant details so I can respond more efficiently.
Contact page: https://hookedtocook.com/contact-us/
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