To keep recipes consistent and easy to follow:
- Use paragraph format, not numbered or bulleted steps
- Write directions in complete sentences
- Refer to ingredients by name, not by order
✔️ “Combine flour and sugar.”
❌ “Combine first two ingredients.”
Use clear, straightforward action words (mix, stir, bake, simmer, fold)
Include oven temperatures, cooking times, and pan sizes when applicable
Avoid abbreviations in directions, spell out words like minutes and degrees