The amount is separated from ingredient by a tab. Indent subsequent lines of individual ingredients. Check fraction size for readability.
| 3⁄4 1 1⁄2 11⁄2 |
cup frozen green beans 16-oz. can whole tomatoes, drained cup chopped onion cups salted butter |
For abbreviations, see Food: Abbreviations
For numbers in food copy, see Numbers
For style on ingredients used more than once in a recipe, see “Divided Ingredients” under Food: Style/Terminology
Do not use en dashes between numerals.
2 to 3 tsp. dried basil
When two ingredients are listed with “or” or “and/or” between them, call for only the first ingredient in the method:
1 lb. yams or sweet potatoes
1 lb. yams and/or sweet potatoes
Use measurements for vegetables unless the weight or number is important to the recipe. So 1/2 cup chopped onion, not 1 large onion, chopped. We can add the amount if needed as shopping info. (updated 7/20/22)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 carrots, julienned (about 1 cup)
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