Optional ingredients and substitutions

Optional ingredients

Mark them clearly so you remember later:

• 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• fresh cilantro (optional)

If your UI supports an “optional” toggle, use it. If not, the text marker is enough for now.

Substitutions

Use the recipe notes or a short line in steps:

• “Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream.”
• “Use honey instead of sugar (start with half).”

Tips

• Keep substitutions practical and short.
• If a substitution changes cooking time/texture, note it.

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• Recipe basics: what each field is for
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