Welcome to your Recipes template! This template allows you to store and organize your favorite recipes, making meal planning easier and more efficient. Below is a guide to help you get started using all the views.

Key Features:

• Recipe Collections:

Organize your recipes by meal type—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert—to make finding the right dish quick and easy.

• Recipes List:

See all your recipes in one table with important details like cuisine type, meal type, and total preparation time.

• By Cuisine Type:

Group your recipes by cuisine (e.g., American, French, Italian) for when you’re in the mood for a particular style of food.

How to Use the Recipes Template

1. Adding a New Recipe

To add a recipe to your collection:

1. Click on the + New Button: Start by clicking the “+ New” button at the top right of the Recipe Collections view or any other view.

2. Fill Out the Recipe Details:

• Recipe Name: Enter the name of the dish.
• Meal Type: Select from options like Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, or Dessert.
• Cuisine Type: Choose the appropriate cuisine (e.g., American, French, Italian).
• Total Time: Input the total preparation and cooking time.
• Serves: Enter the number of servings.
• Reference Link: Add a link to the recipe source if it’s online.
• Instructions and Ingredients: You can add detailed cooking instructions or a list of ingredients directly into the recipe entry.
• Food Image: Copy and paste an image of the dish into the body of the recipe entry to make your collection visually engaging.

2. Recipe Collections

The Recipe Collections view organizes your recipes by meal type, such as Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert. This makes it easy to browse by the time of day you plan to cook.

1. Adding Recipes by Meal Type: Click “+ New” under any meal type section to add a recipe.

2. Meal Type Filters: Each section groups recipes under their respective categories, simplifying your meal planning process. You can switch between the different views to focus on what you’re planning for.

3. Recipes List

The Recipes List view gives you a table layout of all your recipes in one place, showing details like cuisine, preparation time, and more.

1. Browsing Recipes: Use this view to see a complete list of your recipes, making it easy to decide what to cook next.

2. Sorting: You can sort the recipes by different fields, such as Cuisine Type, Total Time, or Meal Type, to quickly find recipes based on your preferences.

3. Recipe Details: Click on any recipe to view the full details, including the ingredient list, cooking instructions, and reference links.

4. By Cuisine Type

The By Cuisine Type view categorizes your recipes based on cuisine (e.g., American, French, Italian). It’s perfect for when you’re craving a specific style of food.

1. Adding Cuisine: As you add new recipes, make sure to select the cuisine type so it’s automatically grouped under the appropriate category.

2. Browsing by Cuisine: Switch to this view when you’re in the mood for dishes from a specific country or region.

Pro Tips:

• Regularly update your recipe collection by adding new dishes and categorizing them by meal type and cuisine.
• Use the Recipes List to quickly check preparation time and serving sizes, helping you plan meals based on the time you have.
• By Cuisine Type is especially useful for exploring a variety of flavors, so you can make your meal planning more diverse and exciting.

With this Recipes template, you can efficiently organize your meals, plan ahead, and always have your favorite dishes within reach. Happy cooking!