Norman Van Aken alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Norman Van Aken (Cooking techniques, Recipe Development and Seafood recipes). The closest matches are Jill Dupleix Eats, George’s Kitchen and Made With Lau. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 11, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About Norman Van Aken

Norman Van Aken's publication features a recurring food column covering recipes, culinary history, and restaurant culture alongside occasional personal essays and memoir reviews. The content is directed at an audience…

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    Jill Dupleix Eats8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

    From recent posts: Jill Dupleix Eats publishes detailed recipes and culinary travel stories featuring specific dishes like mussel chowder, chawanmushi, and lamb shank curry. The publication targets home cooks and food enthusiasts…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    4 shared topics

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    George’s Kitchen 4K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: George's Kitchen publishes in-depth articles on specific international cuisines, such as Peruvian and Mexican food, pairing historical context with full recipes for home cooks.

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    3 shared topics

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    Made With Lau85K subscribers

    Substacklast post Aug 3, 2026

    From recent posts: Made With Lau publishes weekly recipes, cookbook development updates, and content creation progress from author Randy Lau. The publication targets home cooks interested in Cantonese cuisine and family cooking.

    Likely audience: home cooks

    2 shared topics

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    Chuck48K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication delivers specific step-by-step recipes for Thai and grilling dishes, including coconut chicken, chicken inasal, and bacon XO jam burgers. It is intended for home cooks seeking detailed ingredient…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    2 shared topics

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    easygayoven46K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: easygayoven publishes monthly recipes focused on baking and home cooking, featuring specific items like pumpkin pretzels, chocolate alfajores, and mocha marble cake. The publication targets home cooks seeking detailed…

    Likely audience: Home bakers

    2 shared topics

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    A Curious Cook28K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago

    From recent posts: A Curious Cook publishes weekly recipes and cooking techniques centered on specific regional cuisines, including Italian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean dishes. The publication features detailed preparation methods…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    2 shared topics

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    Scaled Down20K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Scaled Down publishes weekly recipes and production workflows for home cooks and food professionals, featuring Mediterranean dishes like marinated eggplant and spiced chicken meatballs alongside sustainable content…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    2 shared topics

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    Japanese Food. Simply.16K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Japanese Food. Simply. publishes personal essays, recipes, and cultural histories focused on Japanese cuisine, cooking techniques, and food history. The publication features first-person narratives that connect culinary…

    Likely audience: Home cooks interested in Japanese cuisine

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    From recent posts: Martyn Odell's newsletter publishes weekly guides on cooking techniques, recipes, and food history alongside personal anecdotes about his career and festival experiences. The publication targets home cooks and food…

    Likely audience: home cooks

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Sami Tamimi's newsletter publishes weekly recipes and cultural essays focusing on Palestinian and British fusion cuisine, home cooking techniques, and the history of immigrant food traditions. The content is written by…

    Likely audience: Home cooks interested in international recipes

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 46 days ago

    From recent posts: Mama Florence Cooking School publishes weekly Italian recipes, regional food history, and class announcements for home cooks and culinary enthusiasts. The publication mixes specific dish tutorials with educational…

    Likely audience: Home cooks interested in Italian cuisine

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    From recent posts: A Romanian Table, Perspectives and Recipes publishes essays on Romanian culinary heritage, regional cooking traditions, and specific recipes for dishes like apple cake and ciorbă. The publication targets readers…

    Likely audience: Food enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

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    While it's Hot2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    A collection of what I'm eating and cooking and some other fun stuff. Approachable recipes, weekly staples, elevated date nights and dinner parties to impress. Get it while it's hot.

    Likely audience: home cooks

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    A place to talk about food and travel for the Milk Street Cooking School community.

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    Violet’s Substack239K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Recipes, meal plans, shopping lists, and more for your food inspiration and organization.

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Shoddy Goods, a culture newsletter by Jason Toon from meh.com, publishes long-form historical essays on niche consumer topics—ranging from vintage Halloween costumes and coffee history to lawn darts, salad bars, and…

    Likely audience: history enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    bite club163K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Welcome to bite club! Cozy recipes, one-pot meals, and easy weeknight dinners delivered straight to your inbox.

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    Chelsea's Cooking Club156K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Real meals, real life, a little messy in the best way. ✨ Full videos, tips & tricks on chelseasmessyapron.com

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    How I Cook102K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    A chef's guide to really good home cooking.

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    Hot Dish with Sohla 96K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    Everything I know, straight from my kitchen to yours

    Likely audience: Home bakers

    1 shared topic

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    The Bittman Project95K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Lots of food publications embrace the pleasurable and entertaining parts of food and ignore everything else; others focus on the serious issues and ignore the joy. The Bittman Project does both. (Plus, plenty of…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    good mood food81K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Feel-good recipes, my favorite things and lots of thoughts from Carina Wolff of Kale Me Maybe.

    Likely audience: home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

    Notes from a Home Kitchen

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

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    Meatlicious79K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    Over 100 simple sauces you can make at home, plus secret copycat versions of your favorite restaurant and fast-food sauces. You’ll also find lunchbox chaos, comfort food, questionable cooking decisions, and updates from…

    Likely audience: Home cooks

    1 shared topic

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