Recipe Testing Standards
How we ensure every recipe is reliable, accurate, and delicious.
Written and Tested by Experts
All recipes on thefrypans.com are created by Maria Bakkers, a former restaurant chef and home cooking expert. Every recipe undergoes testing in a real home kitchen using tools, cookware, and ingredients commonly found in the U.S.
Our Testing Process
- Initial development: Written with clear, step-by-step structure.
- Kitchen testing: Cooked at least once, often twice, to ensure reliability.
- Taste evaluation: Adjustments made for flavor balance, texture, and presentation.
- Home cook testing: Reviewed for simplicity and clarity.
- Nutritional review: Checked by Dr. Antu for accuracy.
- Final approval: Published only if it meets all standards.
If a recipe is confusing, fails consistency tests, or lacks clear flavor direction, it will not be published.
What We Test For
- Accurate ingredient measurements
- Clear timing and temperature details
- Repeatable results in home kitchens
- Ingredient availability in U.S. grocery stores
- Useful substitutions and variations
Real-Life Cooking Standards
We ensure each recipe works for modern home cooks by testing with:
- Standard home ovens and stovetops
- Common cookware: skillets, sheet pans, slow cookers, air fryers
- Everyday ingredients available nationwide
Why This Matters
Recipe reliability is the heart of what we do. Our readers trust us to deliver food that works — not just in theory, but every night of the week in real American homes.