Editorial Policy

Welcome to Mollie’s Kitchen (recipes.alfityan.org). Our core mission is to prove that you don’t have to choose between the food you crave and the health you deserve.

We are not about rigid, joyless diet plans. We are about “hacking” our favorite comfort foods to find a balance between flavor and freedom. We are committed to being a trusted, authentic, and inspiring resource for fellow food lovers. This policy outlines the principles that guide every recipe and article we create.

Our E-E-A-T: Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trust

Mollie’s Kitchen is led by founder Mollie Rodriguez. Our content’s credibility is built on all four pillars of E-E-A-T, centered on real-world application.

Experience (The “Real-Life Lab”)

Mollie’s “why” comes from her personal journey as a former “yo-yo” dieter. Her story is not about a medical diagnosis, but about a practical problem: how to eat well without feeling miserable. This “in-the-trenches” experience as a busy mom and home cook informs every recipe. You can read her full story on our About Me page.

Expertise (The “Kitchen Investigator”)

Mollie’s expertise is not clinical; it is practical and investigative. She is an independent recipe researcher and “Comfort Food Hacker.” Her expertise is built on years of trial, error, and meticulous testing to find what actually works and tastes good—whether it’s a keto-friendly bread or a balanced family stew.

Authoritativeness (Our Niche)

Our authority is not in providing medical advice. Our authority is built on being a primary source for “comfort food hacking.” We are an authority on how to adapt recipes, which strategies work in a real home kitchen, and how to make food that is both satisfying and supportive of a healthier life.

Trustworthiness (Our Promise)

We earn your trust through absolute transparency. We are always clear about who we are and who we are not (see our disclaimer below). We clearly disclose affiliate links, distinguish editorial content from advertising, and are committed to our Corrections Policy. Our first loyalty is always to you, our reader.

Our Guiding Principles

• Flavor-First, People-First: Our primary goal is to serve you. Every recipe is created to solve a problem (like a craving for pizza!) and to prove that “healthy” doesn’t have to mean “boring.”
• No Single “Right” Way: We believe health isn’t “one-size-fits-all.” You’ll find keto recipes next to balanced meal-prep bowls and healthy family dinners. We explore all strategies to find what’s practical, sustainable, and delicious.
• Balance and Enjoyment: We are not about restriction or joyless meals. Our philosophy is built on finding a realistic balance between the food that comforts us and the food that nourishes us. We believe you can (and should) have both.
• Authentic Experience: Our content is born from real-world, messy-kitchen experience. We only share the “wins”—the recipes and strategies that have been tested, tweaked, and loved in our own busy home.
• Diligent Research: Our research starts in the kitchen (testing ingredients, methods, and flavors) and extends to understanding the principles behind various diet plans. When we do make health-related claims, we are committed to supporting them with reputable, authoritative sources.
• Full Transparency: We are always clear about our methods, our affiliations, and our mission. Trust is the most important ingredient.

Our Content Creation Process

To ensure we meet our high standards, every piece of content follows this structured process:

1. Ideation (The “Craving” or “Question”): Topics are chosen based on the real-world needs of our community. It starts with a question like, “Can I make a mac and cheese that’s keto-friendly?” or “What’s the truth behind popular short-term diets?”
2. Research (The “Investigation”): We research the “how” and “why.” This involves researching different diet principles—from low-carb and keto to various balanced-calorie meal plans and popular wellness trends.
3. Testing (The “Kitchen Lab”): This is our most critical step. Every recipe is meticulously tested (and re-tested) in a real home kitchen. If it’s too complicated, doesn’t taste amazing, or isn’t “busy-mom approved,” it doesn’t get published.
4. Sourcing & Verification: Any specific health claims or nutritional information are checked against our research and reputable sources. Nutritional information provided with recipes is an estimate calculated with standard tools and should be used as a guideline.
5. Regular Updates: We’re always learning. We periodically review and update existing recipes and articles to ensure they reflect our latest findings. We clearly mark articles with their “Last Updated” date.

Affiliate & Advertising Policy

Some articles on this site may include affiliate links. We only recommend products and services we personally use or genuinely trust. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

This income helps support the site’s research and extensive recipe development. Our editorial decisions are never influenced by affiliate partnerships. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.

Corrections Policy

We strive for complete accuracy, but we are human. If you find an error in our content—a typo in a recipe, a broken link, or something that needs clarification—please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are committed to promptly investigating and correcting any inaccuracies. You can reach us at [email protected] or via our Contact Page.