How we work

Content Guidelines

Updated October 25, 2026

These guidelines apply to everything published on The Meal Food.

Original recipes

We write our own recipes and guides. We don't copy content from other websites or cookbooks.

Honest about seasonality

Seasonal lists describe general US patterns. We note that timing varies by region and climate, and we never present general guidance as exact for a particular location.

Practical and safe

Recipes use US measurements and Fahrenheit temperatures and include USDA-recommended safe internal temperatures where relevant, plus allergen and handling notes.

No health claims

We describe food in culinary terms. You won't find claims here that an ingredient or recipe prevents, treats or cures a disease.

Same page for everyone

Every visitor sees the same content on every page. We don't personalize or change page content based on who is visiting or how they arrived.

Corrections

Spotted something wrong? Email [email protected]. We'll check it, correct it and update the date on the page.