To be honest, as food bloggers we have one of the coolest jobs in the world. After all, how rewarding is it to create a delicious recipe from scratch and then watch others recreate and enjoy it?
Nevertheless, I know that writing recipes can be difficult. While you can have an amazing idea in your head, it’s difficult to put all of those thoughts down on paper and get them across to your readers in an effective way.
Luckily, there are a few simple ways you can write better recipes as a food blogger. Let’s deal with them!
1. List the ingredients in the order they are used in the recipe.
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to recipes I want them to be as clear and straightforward as possible are.
Therefore, to avoid confusion, it is best to always list the ingredients in the order in which they are used in the recipe. This helps ensure that those following the recipe don’t inadvertently leave out any ingredients.
Writing the ingredients in the correct order will also help the recipe flow more effectively. Like a book, you can easily read a recipe from top to bottom and understand what the end result will be like.
When writing your recipes, don’t be afraid to let your voice shine.
The more you write recipes, the more comfortable you become with your own voice and style. Experiment a little and decide how you want your recipes to sound – are they informative and educational, or are they a little more clever and humorous?
And if you’re not sure where to start when it comes to finding your voice, this article might help. As you think about your voice, consider this: what do you want your readers to experience when they read your content?
Aside from that, remember that there can be overkill. If you’re too witty, your readers may have trouble following the steps and not fully understand what they need to do. Find your happy medium and stick to it!
Pinch of Yum is a great example of this – her recipes have a unique voice while still being informative and easy to follow. If you read through any of her recipes (like the vegan crunchwrap supreme recipe shown below), you can immediately tell that it’s a pinch of yum recipe. It’s fun, engaging, and unique, and all of her recipes have a similar vibe.
3. Use both weight and volume measurements.
If you live in the United States, you probably write ingredients in terms of volume, such as cups and tablespoons.
That’s why I recommend writing recipes with weight and volume! By including both, you can make your recipes more accessible to anyone around the world.
There are also a few benefits of including both weight and volume measurements:
You can create recipes that are accessible to everyone, regardless of their preference for volume or weight measurement.
Your recipes will be more accurate, which means your readers who replicate the recipes will have more success become.
You can scale recipes more easily. Which is easier to double: 3/4 cup or 100g?
If you decide to measure by weight, you will end up having to clear fewer dishes. Yes, please!
Want to learn more? Check out this blog post to dive deeper into this topic and learn how to convert volume to weight measurements.