How many times have you gotten a recipe that a friend or relative scratched out that you were in the middle of following - only to get halfway through and realize that it’s unreadable? So, you try to call your friend for clarification - meanwhile the cake batter is just sitting there getting ruined…

I know. Frustrating. The thing is, I was a mess at writing recipes until I realized the trick. Follow these tips and you’ll be writing recipes people will be happy with.

• Ingredients. Write them in the order that they appear in the recipe with the exact amounts listed.

• Instructions. Make these clear and concise as possible. Read a few recipes so you can get a feel for the lingo.

• Cooking times. Give estimated cooking times including how to tell if something is done cooking. Each oven is different so the cook will need a visual cue.

• Double check. Read through the recipe and try to use it to make the dish before you start passing it out.

And that’s it. With practice, you’ll be an expert recipe writer in no time!

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