Write better cooking steps

Great steps make the difference between “I saved it” and “I cook it weekly.”

A simple structure that works

• Prep (what to do before cooking)
• Cook (the main sequence)
• Finish (taste, adjust, serve)

Tips for clear steps

• Start each step with a verb: Chop, Mix, Simmer, Bake.
• Put temperatures and times in the step:
  “Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes.”
• Keep steps short. If it feels long, split it into two.
• Call out optional steps clearly:
  “Optional: add chili flakes at the end.”

Example (style)

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
3. Whisk wet ingredients in a second bowl.
4. Combine, pour into pan, bake 25 minutes.
5. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.

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