# Write out the equipment. Start by writing a equipment header (<code>== Equipment ==</code>) and adding equipment in bullet points.[[Image:Wikibooks writing a recipe 4.png|center]]
# Write out the procedure. Firstly, write a procedure header (<code>== Procedure ==</code>), and then add in a step for each technique. [[Image:Wikibooks writing a recipe 5.png|center]]
#* If the procedure is long, consider splitting into sub-headers.
#* Don't forget to add links to techniques.
# Add notes, tips and variations. This will let readers know the tips as well as experiment with variations.[[Image:Wikibooks writing a recipe 6.png|center]]
# Add categories. In visual editor, click the dropdown to left of "Publish...", click {{MacButton|Options}}, and add categories. In source editor, add <code>[[Category:(name of category)]]</code> for each category.[[Image:Wikibooks writing a recipe 7.png|center]]
# Disable table of contents. In visual editor, click the dropdown to left of "Publish...", click {{MacButton|Page settings}} on left, and click {{MacButton|Never}} under table of contents option, then click {{MacButton|Apply changes}}. In source editor, add <code><nowiki>__NOTOC__</nowiki></code> to top of page.[[Image:Wikibooks writing a recipe 8.png|center]]
# Publish the recipe. Give a reason in the edit summary (optional) and click {{MacButton|Publish page}}.[[Image:Wikibooks writing a recipe 9.png|center]]
# Finshed![[Image:Wikibooks writing a recipe finished.png|center]]
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Revision as of 14:08, 20 January 2025
Writing a recipe on Wikibooks can be a fun and exciting way to make a recipe, whether it can be an appetizer or a dessert.
Steps
Find an recipe on Wikibooks to check if it does exist. Search for an existing recipe and look through the results to see if the recipe exists. File:Wikibooks searching for a recipe.png
Cook your own recipe and write directions. Start by writing the ingredients you'll need for the recipe and cook. As you follow, write the procedure for each step. File:Cook Step 1 Version 2.jpg
Alternatively, research an existing recipe, whether online or through cookbooks.
Start creating your own recipe. Search for a desired title, making sure it is title case and starts with "Cookbook:".[1] Click on red link to create the page.File:Wikibooks writing a recipe start.png
You may see a warning that you should not copy content from other copyrighted websites, including wikiHow. wikiHow is licensed under CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0, which is incompatible with Wikibooks' CC-BY-SA 4.0 and GFDL.[2]
Add templates to top of the recipe. This will help people check the number of servings, the difficulty, and the time needed to make the recipe.File:Wikibooks writing a recipe 1.png
Add {{Recipe summary}} followed by {{Recipe}} to top of the page.[3]
Add an introduction to recipe. Introductions give people to summarize the recipe. It should have around 2-4 sentences.File:Wikibooks writing a recipe 2.png
Make sure you bold the recipe in introduction, e.g. by using '''High-protein pancakes'''
Avoid first-person language to ensure neutral point-of-view.[3]
Write out the ingredients. Start by writing a ingredient header (== Ingredients ==) and adding ingredients in bullet points.File:Wikibooks writing a recipe 3.png
Add links to units and ingredients.
Add conversions if possible.
Write out the equipment. Start by writing a equipment header (== Equipment ==) and adding equipment in bullet points.File:Wikibooks writing a recipe 4.png
Write out the procedure. Firstly, write a procedure header (== Procedure ==), and then add in a step for each technique. File:Wikibooks writing a recipe 5.png
If the procedure is long, consider splitting into sub-headers.
Add categories. In visual editor, click the dropdown to left of "Publish...", click Template:MacButton, and add categories. In source editor, add [[Category:(name of category)]] for each category.File:Wikibooks writing a recipe 7.png
