The amount is separated from ingredient by a tab. Indent subsequent lines of individual ingredients. Check fraction size for readability.
| 3⁄4 1 1 11⁄2 |
cup frozen green beans 16-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained medium onion, chopped (1⁄2 cup) cups butter |
Don’t abbreviate measurements such as cup, tablespoon, teaspoon, ounce, etc. (See special instructions in Abbreviations)
Use numerals in ingredients lists.
Do not use en dashes between numerals.
2 to 3 teaspoons dried basil
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