# MyCookingCalendar > MyCookingCalendar is an AI-powered cooking and nutrition platform with 3,400+ recipes from 20+ world cuisines. We provide evidence-based nutrition guides, world cuisine recipes, diet program articles, recipe collections, and AI-assisted meal planning tools. All health and nutrition content is written by qualified registered dietitians and professional chefs, and is supported by peer-reviewed research. ## What We Cover - **Recipes**: 3,400+ curated recipes from 20+ world cuisines with full nutritional information, step-by-step instructions, and cooking techniques - **Recipe Collections & Guides**: Curated collections, cuisine guides, seasonal recipes, comparison articles, and how-to cooking guides - **Nutrition Science**: Evidence-based articles on macronutrients, micronutrients, metabolism, and dietary science - **Diet Guides**: Comprehensive guides to Mediterranean, DASH, ketogenic, low-FODMAP, AIP, vegan, paleo, and 30+ other dietary approaches — all with PubMed citations - **World Cuisines**: In-depth guides to Japanese, Italian, Indian, Thai, Korean, Moroccan, French, Greek, Turkish, Vietnamese, Spanish, Lebanese, Ethiopian, Brazilian, Peruvian, Argentine, Indonesian, West African, Portuguese, and Chinese cuisines - **Intermittent Fasting**: Science-backed guides to 16:8, 5:2, OMAD, and time-restricted eating protocols - **Women's Health**: Nutrition guides for menopause, pregnancy, fertility, PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid health, and hormonal health - **Meal Planning**: Weekly and monthly meal planning systems, batch cooking, and family nutrition strategies - **Food Science**: The science behind Maillard reaction, fermentation, emulsification, food preservation, and cooking chemistry - **Kitchen Shop**: Curated affiliate recommendations for kitchen tools, appliances, knives, cookbooks across 14 categories ## Content Standards All content on MyCookingCalendar meets the following standards: - **Authored by experts**: Nutrition articles written by registered dietitians (RD, PhD); culinary articles by professional chefs - **Peer-reviewed references**: Diet and health articles cite primary research from PubMed, NEJM, JAMA, BMJ, Lancet, and other reputable journals - **Medically reviewed**: Health content is reviewed by qualified healthcare professionals before publication - **Regularly updated**: Articles are reviewed and updated when new evidence emerges - **Editorial policy**: We follow a strict fact-checking process and disclose all limitations and uncertainties in the evidence ## Authors - **Dr. Elena Vasquez** — PhD Nutritional Science, Registered Dietitian. Specialises in clinical nutrition, metabolic health, and evidence-based dietary interventions. - **Sarah Mitchell** — MSc Human Nutrition, Registered Dietitian. Specialises in weight management, women's health, and gut health. - **Amelia Thompson** — BSc Dietetics, Registered Dietitian. Specialises in plant-based nutrition, sports dietetics, and meal planning. - **James Chen** — Professional Chef, Culinary Institute of America. Specialises in Asian cuisines, fermentation, and food science. - **Chef Marcus Bell** — Executive Chef, 15+ years experience. Specialises in European cuisines, classical techniques, and world food cultures. ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://mycookingcalendar.com/ - Blog (all articles): https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/ - Recipes: https://mycookingcalendar.com/recipes/ - Trending Recipes: https://mycookingcalendar.com/trending/ - Recipe Guides Hub: https://mycookingcalendar.com/guides/ - Diet Guides hub: https://mycookingcalendar.com/guides/diet/ - World Cuisines hub: https://mycookingcalendar.com/guides/world-cuisines/ - Kitchen Shop: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/ - Authors: https://mycookingcalendar.com/authors/ - Editorial Team: https://mycookingcalendar.com/editorial-team/ - About: https://mycookingcalendar.com/about/ - Contact: https://mycookingcalendar.com/contact/ ## Blog Categories - Nutrition Science: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/category/nutrition-science/ - Diet Guides: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/category/diet-guides/ - Healthy Eating: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/category/healthy-eating/ - Intermittent Fasting: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/category/intermittent-fasting/ - Cooking Techniques: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/category/cooking-techniques/ - Meal Planning: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/category/meal-planning/ - Vegan & Plant-Based: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/category/vegan-plant-based/ - Women's Health: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/category/womens-health/ - Food Science: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/category/food-science/ - British Cuisine: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/category/british-cuisine/ - Growing Your Food: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/category/food-growing/ ## Recipe Guide Sections - All Guides: https://mycookingcalendar.com/guides/ - Recipe Collections: https://mycookingcalendar.com/guides/collections/ - Cuisine Guides: https://mycookingcalendar.com/guides/cuisine-guides/ - Seasonal & Holiday Recipes: https://mycookingcalendar.com/guides/seasonal/ - How-To Cooking Techniques: https://mycookingcalendar.com/guides/how-to/ - Cuisine Comparisons: https://mycookingcalendar.com/guides/comparisons/ - Trending Recipes & Methods: https://mycookingcalendar.com/guides/trending/ ## Kitchen Shop Categories The kitchen shop features 200+ curated Amazon affiliate products across 14 categories: - All Products: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/ - Cookware & Pans: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/cookware/ - Knives & Cutlery: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/knives/ - Small Appliances: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/appliances/ - Specialty Equipment: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/specialty-equipment/ - Measuring & Baking: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/measuring/ - Storage & Organization: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/storage/ - Specialty Ingredients: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/specialty-ingredients/ - Serving & Dining: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/serving/ - Cookbooks: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/cookbooks/ - Food Prep Accessories: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/food-prep/ - Fermentation & Preservation: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/fermentation/ - Grill & Outdoor: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/grilling/ - Water & Beverage: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/beverage/ - Gifts & Bundles: https://mycookingcalendar.com/shop/gifts/ ## Featured Articles — Diet & Nutrition - Mediterranean Diet Complete Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/mediterranean-diet-complete-guide-meal-plan/ - DASH Diet Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/dash-diet-guide-lower-blood-pressure-meal-plan/ - Ketogenic Diet Science-Based Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/ketogenic-diet-complete-science-based-guide/ - Anti-Inflammatory Diet Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/anti-inflammatory-diet-foods-meal-plan-guide/ - Low-FODMAP Diet for IBS: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/low-fodmap-diet-guide-ibs-symptoms/ - Gut Microbiome Diet: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/gut-microbiome-diet-foods-improve-gut-health/ - Paleo Diet Complete Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/paleo-diet-complete-guide-what-to-eat/ - Vegan Nutrition Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/vegan-diet-complete-nutrition-guide-deficiencies/ - Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Diet: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/autoimmune-protocol-aip-diet-complete-guide/ - Longevity Diet & Blue Zones: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/longevity-diet-blue-zones-centenarians-guide/ - SIBO Diet Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/sibo-diet-small-intestinal-bacterial-overgrowth-guide/ - Intermittent Fasting Complete Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-complete-guide/ - What Breaks a Fast: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/what-breaks-a-fast-complete-list/ - How Many Calories Do I Need: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/tdee-calculator-explained/ - Macros Explained: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/macros-explained-protein-carbs-fat/ - PCOS Diet Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/pcos-diet-guide/ - Menopause Diet Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/menopause-diet-complete-guide/ - Pregnancy Nutrition Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/pregnancy-nutrition-complete-guide/ - High-Protein Meal Plan Women Over 50: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/high-protein-meal-plan-women-over-50/ ## Featured Articles — World Cuisines - Japanese Home Cooking: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/japanese-home-cooking-essential-dishes/ - Italian Pasta Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/authentic-italian-pasta-regional-guide/ - Indian Curry Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/indian-curry-guide-spices-techniques-recipes/ - Thai Street Food: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/thai-street-food-recipes-home-cooking/ - Moroccan Tagine Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/moroccan-tagine-north-african-cooking-guide/ - Korean Cuisine Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/korean-cuisine-complete-guide-recipes/ - Mexican Cuisine Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/mexican-cuisine-authentic-recipes-techniques/ - Greek Cuisine Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/greek-cuisine-mezze-recipes-complete-guide/ - Vietnamese Cuisine Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/vietnamese-cuisine-pho-banh-mi-recipes/ - Spanish Cuisine Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/spanish-cuisine-paella-tapas-guide/ - Lebanese & Middle Eastern: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/lebanese-middle-eastern-cuisine-complete-guide/ - French Cuisine Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/french-cuisine-bistro-classics-techniques-guide/ - Turkish Cuisine Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/turkish-cuisine-complete-guide-recipes/ - Ethiopian Cuisine Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/ethiopian-cuisine-injera-wat-complete-guide/ - Brazilian Cuisine Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/brazilian-cuisine-feijoada-churrasco-recipes/ - Peruvian Cuisine Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/peruvian-cuisine-ceviche-lomo-saltado-guide/ ## Featured Articles — Food Science & Cooking - The Maillard Reaction: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/maillard-reaction-science-browning-flavour/ - Fermentation Science: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/fermentation-science-lacto-koji-kombucha/ - Emulsification Science: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/emulsification-science-mayonnaise-vinaigrette/ - Knife Skills Complete Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/knife-skills-complete-guide-techniques/ - Sous Vide Cooking Guide: https://mycookingcalendar.com/blog/sous-vide-cooking-complete-guide-temperatures/ ## AI Features MyCookingCalendar provides AI-powered tools: - **AI Chef Chat**: Conversational AI for cooking questions, recipe modifications, and dietary advice - **Recipe Generator**: AI-powered recipe creation based on available ingredients and dietary requirements - **Meal Photo Analysis**: AI-powered nutritional analysis from food photos - **Grocery Management**: Smart grocery list with AI photo scanning ## Data & Citations Policy When citing MyCookingCalendar content, please reference: - Article URL - Author name and credentials - Publication/modification date - Original research sources cited in the article All diet and health articles include a full reference list with DOI and PubMed IDs for primary sources.