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	Our Recipe Style Guide		=Our Recipe Style Guide=

	General Format		==General Format==
	• Use a consistent layout with clear section headings.		* Use a consistent layout with clear section headings.
	• Title in ALL CAPS or Title Case, underlined with =.		* Title in ALL CAPS or Title Case, underlined with =.
	• Subheadings underlined with -.		* Subheadings underlined with -.
	• Ingredients as a bulleted list (-).		* Ingredients as a bulleted list (-).
	• Instructions as a numbered list (1., 2., etc.).		* Instructions as a numbered list (1., 2., etc.).
	• Use a single blank line between list items.		* Use a single blank line between list items.
	• Use a double blank line between major sections.		* Use a double blank line between major sections.
	• Keep lines within 72–80 characters for readability.		* Keep lines within 72–80 characters for readability.
	• Use left alignment with minimal indentation.		* Use left alignment with minimal indentation.

	Section Order		==Section Order==
	1. Recipe Title		# Recipe Title
	2. Servings, Prep Time, Cook Time (inline)		# Servings, Prep Time, Cook Time (inline)
	3. Ingredients		# Ingredients
	4. Instructions		# Instructions
	5. Optional Sections: Notes, Variations, Make Ahead, Storage, Tags		# Optional Sections: Notes, Variations, Make Ahead, Storage, Tags

	Measurement Abbreviations		==Measurement Abbreviations==

	Use these standard abbreviations (lowercase):		Use these standard abbreviations (lowercase):
	• tsp = teaspoon		* tsp = teaspoon
	• tbsp = tablespoon		* tbsp = tablespoon
	• oz = ounce(s)		* oz = ounce(s)
	• lb = pound(s)		* lb = pound(s)
	• g = gram(s)		* g = gram(s)
	• kg = kilogram(s)		* kg = kilogram(s)
	• ml = milliliter(s)		* ml = milliliter(s)
	• l = liter(s)		* l = liter(s)
	• c = cup(s)		* c = cup(s)
	• pkg = package		* pkg = package
	• pt = pint		* pt = pint
	• qt = quart		* qt = quart

	Measurement Formatting		==Measurement Formatting==
	• Use fractions (e.g., 1/2, 3/4) instead of decimals when practical.		* Use fractions (e.g., 1/2, 3/4) instead of decimals when practical.
	• Write quantity first, then unit, then ingredient (e.g., 1 c flour).		* Write quantity first, then unit, then ingredient (e.g., 1 c flour).
	• Use lowercase units with no periods (e.g., tbsp, not Tbsp.).		* Use lowercase units with no periods (e.g., tbsp, not Tbsp.).
	• Describe ingredient preparation after the name (e.g., onion, diced).		* Describe ingredient preparation after the name (e.g., onion, diced).
	• Optional ingredients or notes can appear in parentheses.		* Optional ingredients or notes can appear in parentheses.

	Language and Phrasing		==Language and Phrasing==
	• Use imperative mood in instructions: Add, Mix, Simmer, etc.		* Use imperative mood in instructions: Add, Mix, Simmer, etc.
	• Avoid vague terms like some or a pinch unless contextually appropriate.		* Avoid vague terms like some or a pinch unless contextually appropriate.
	• Be consistent with ingredient names (e.g., always use bell pepper).		* Be consistent with ingredient names (e.g., always use bell pepper).
	• Keep language concise and precise.		* Keep language concise and precise.

	Optional Sections		==Optional Sections==
	• Notes – substitutions, tips, or clarifications		* Notes – substitutions, tips, or clarifications
	• Variations – optional changes or regional styles		* Variations – optional changes or regional styles
	• Make Ahead – prep steps that can be done in advance		* Make Ahead – prep steps that can be done in advance
	• Storage – how to store the finished dish		* Storage – how to store the finished dish
	• Nutrition – only if accurate and brief		* Nutrition – only if accurate and brief
	• Tags – dietary/category labels (e.g., vegan, gluten-free, spicy)		* Tags – dietary/category labels (e.g., vegan, gluten-free, spicy)

	Formatting Summary		==Formatting Summary==
	• Title: uppercase or title case, underlined with =		* Title: uppercase or title case, underlined with =
	• Headings: underlined with -		* Headings: underlined with -
	• Bullets: - for ingredients		* Bullets: - for ingredients
	• Numbers: 1., 2., etc. for instructions		* Numbers: 1., 2., etc. for instructions
	• Spacing: blank line between items, double between sections		* Spacing: blank line between items, double between sections
	• Line width: 72–80 characters max		* Line width: 72–80 characters max

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Our Recipe Style Guide

General Format
• Use a consistent layout with clear section headings.
• Title in ALL CAPS or Title Case, underlined with =.
• Subheadings underlined with -.
• Ingredients as a bulleted list (-).
• Instructions as a numbered list (1., 2., etc.).
• Use a single blank line between list items.
• Use a double blank line between major sections.
• Keep lines within 72–80 characters for readability.
• Use left alignment with minimal indentation.

Section Order
1. Recipe Title
2. Servings, Prep Time, Cook Time (inline)
3. Ingredients
4. Instructions
5. Optional Sections: Notes, Variations, Make Ahead, Storage, Tags

Measurement Abbreviations

Use these standard abbreviations (lowercase):
• tsp = teaspoon
• tbsp = tablespoon
• oz = ounce(s)
• lb = pound(s)
• g = gram(s)
• kg = kilogram(s)
• ml = milliliter(s)
• l = liter(s)
• c = cup(s)
• pkg = package
• pt = pint
• qt = quart

Measurement Formatting
• Use fractions (e.g., 1/2, 3/4) instead of decimals when practical.
• Write quantity first, then unit, then ingredient (e.g., 1 c flour).
• Use lowercase units with no periods (e.g., tbsp, not Tbsp.).
• Describe ingredient preparation after the name (e.g., onion, diced).
• Optional ingredients or notes can appear in parentheses.

Language and Phrasing
• Use imperative mood in instructions: Add, Mix, Simmer, etc.
• Avoid vague terms like some or a pinch unless contextually appropriate.
• Be consistent with ingredient names (e.g., always use bell pepper).
• Keep language concise and precise.

Optional Sections
• Notes – substitutions, tips, or clarifications
• Variations – optional changes or regional styles
• Make Ahead – prep steps that can be done in advance
• Storage – how to store the finished dish
• Nutrition – only if accurate and brief
• Tags – dietary/category labels (e.g., vegan, gluten-free, spicy)

Formatting Summary
• Title: uppercase or title case, underlined with =
• Headings: underlined with -
• Bullets: - for ingredients
• Numbers: 1., 2., etc. for instructions
• Spacing: blank line between items, double between sections
• Line width: 72–80 characters max