Writing a Recipe

List ingredients, then numbered steps.

Examples

• Ingredients: 2 eggs, 100 g flour

Key rules

• A recipe lists ingredients with amounts, then gives numbered steps
• Use imperatives in the method
• Include the cooking time and number of servings

Common mistakes

• Mix the flour with some eggs and then cook it. → 1. Mix 100 g flour with 2 eggs. 2. Cook for 5 minutes.

Use cases

• Sharing a family recipe
• Writing a cookbook entry
• Describing a dish for a class