Tips for Submitting a Recipe to Seattle DINING!

Select a descriptive title that clearly indicates what the dish is and includes relevant keywords. “Herb-Crusted Salmon” is more specific than “Seafood Delight.” Using precise ingredients helps others discover your recipe.
Description
Offer a brief, enticing summary of your dish. For instance, check out SavoryChef’s description for Spicy Mango Chicken: "This spicy mango chicken dish is a flavorful and quick option for dinner! Ideal for a fast meal paired with steamed rice. Enjoy this delicious and wholesome recipe!"
BakerBelle’s description for Perfectly Soft Chocolate Cookies adds a helpful hint: "Soft and chewy chocolate cookies with a rich flavor. This straightforward recipe is always a hit and easy to remember. Substitute white chocolate chips for a different twist."
Avoid using italicized text, bold formatting, excessive punctuation, or emojis.

Ingredients
Include Measurements: Provide exact quantities for consistent results. Instead of "bell peppers, seasoning to taste, and herbs," write "1 cup diced bell peppers; 2 teaspoons mixed seasoning; and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro."
List Ingredients in Order: Arrange ingredients in the sequence they are used in the recipe to facilitate ease of use.
Include Ingredient Prep: If a recipe requires chopped carrots, shredded cheese, or minced garlic, list these details in the ingredient section rather than the method steps.

Directions
Be Clear: Detail each step thoroughly and use all listed ingredients. Instead of "combine everything," specify "Combine flour, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a bowl until well blended."
Include Temperatures: Provide precise oven settings (e.g., 400°F) and stove heat levels (e.g., medium heat).
Specify Pan Size and Type: For baking recipes, detail exact pan dimensions and types, such as a 9-inch pie dish or a 7x11-inch baking pan.
Include Finishing Tips: Assist cooks in determining when the dish is finished. For instance, instead of "Bake for 20 minutes," write "Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, approximately 20 minutes."

Time
Always include preparation and cooking times. If your recipe requires no cooking, enter zero for cook time.
Snap a pic of your dish/cocktail and one of yourself.

Attach a photo of your completed dish to illustrate its final appearance and appeal! And, we’d love to be able to show our readers who has conceived this dish/cocktail.

Recipe Checklist

Here’s a helpful example checklist to ensure your recipe is prepared for success:

Ingredient Measurements: 1 cup granulated sugar, 10 ounces fusilli pasta, etc.
Ingredient Preparations: 2 cloves minced garlic; 1 cup grated cheddar cheese; etc.
Temperature Guidelines: 400°F; medium heat, etc.
Pan Sizes and Types: 9-inch pie dish; 7x11-inch baking pan; etc.
Step Timings: Simmer on low for 30 minutes; cook until garlic is tender, about 3 minutes; etc.
Cooling Time: Allow pie to cool for 10 minutes before cutting; let cookies cool on a rack; etc.
Servings Size Serves 5; makes 18 cookies; makes four 8-ounce jars.
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