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Hello! Cindy Chou (pronounced "Zoh") 周昀 here. I am a professional chef, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), recipe developer, cooking video creator, food photographer, and food writer. I was professionally trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and studied nutritional sciences at NYU and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

I create diverse, globally inspired recipes and cinematic cooking videos, often drawing from my Taiwanese roots and experiences living in North Carolina, Georgia, Taipei, New York City, and California. My work blends culinary storytelling with a deep understanding of nutrition and food science, making home cooking both approachable and nourishing.

Cindy smiling while standing in a kitchen, holding a mixing bowl and chopsticks.
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After cooking in NYC at places including Haven's Kitchen and at silent meditation retreats, I have been teaching cooking and nutrition classes, working as a private chef, and developing recipes for brands, non-profits, and nutrition organizations. I’ve also worked as a food stylist for video series and online publications, tested recipes for cookbook authors, and create engaging, culturally inclusive content.

My prior experience as a mechanical engineer working at a startup electric car company allows me to approach my culinary and nutrition work with a unique lens.

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here are a few ways we can work together:

In a crowded digital space filled with food trends and misinformation, it’s more important than ever for brands to share trustworthy, engaging content that resonates with diverse audiences.

As a professional chef, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and food content creator, I help brands bring their products to life through expert-driven storytelling, cinematic visuals, and well-tested recipes that feel both inspiring and accessible.

With my culinary nutrition expertise, years of experience developing recipes, styling food for media, and creating high-quality video content, I specialize in translating complex food science and nutrition insights into compelling, culturally relevant content and communicate health and wellness topics in a way that embraces diverse cultures.

We can collaborate on:

  • Delicious, easy-to-follow recipes tailored to highlight unique products and commodities
  • High-quality cooking videos & food photography designed for engagement and connection
  • Culturally relevant nutrition content that resonates with diverse audiences
  • And more!
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recipe development & testing

Years of experience as a chef, recipe developer/tester for cookbooks, cooking shows, non-profit organizations, and brands, as well as my nutrition expertise, help me create easy, delicious, accessible, and culturally inclusive recipes.

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client recipe examples

Taiwanese Stir-Fried Clams – Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
Taiwanese stir-fried clams (featuring sustainable clams)
A plate of cooked clams garnished with sliced red chili and fresh basil leaves.
Clam Noodles with Crispy Shallots — Aquatic Foods
Taiwanese cuisine-inspired clam noodles
Clam noodles served in a shallow bowl, topped with fresh cilantro and crispy shallots.
Ló͘ Chhài-Thâu Tāu-Hū Khòng-Buh (Taiwanese-Style Braised Radish, Tofu, and Kelp) — Aquatic Foods
A flavorful, traditional Taiwanese dish
Braised radish, tofu, and kelp served on a white plate and topped with the braising liquid and fresh cilantro, next to a blue linen and a stack of plates and chopsticks above.
Sparkling Pomegranate Mocktail with Fuyu Persimmon - POM Wonderful
sparkling pomegranate fuyu mocktail
A pomegranate persimmon mocktail in two different types of glasses (one is a stemless wine glass and the other a stemmed glass), served with ice, thinly sliced fuyu persimmons, and topped with pomegranate arils.
Pancit Canton – Tasting Table
pancit canton recipe

nutrition expert videos & cinematic cooking videos

sustainable clams – seafood watch

bitter melon soup – the sound of cooking

8 easy tips to help you eat more vegetables

engaging virtual cooking classes created for your audience

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contact

Let's collaborate – I would love to chat! You can reach me at [email protected]

Let's make something delicious and visually stunning together.


most recent work on the sound of cooking