3. Category

Select the type of dish, such as: Dinner, Main course, Dessert, Drink

Tip: Use one category that best describes the recipe — it helps Google classify your content accurately.

4. Cuisine

Specify the cuisine origin, e.g. Asian, French, Italian

Tip: If your recipe mixes cuisines, choose the one that best fits the overall flavor or cooking style.

5. Author

Enter the creator’s name — this could be you, your blog name, or your brand.

6. Published Date

Set the date your recipe was first published (format: MM-DD-YYYY).

Tip: If you update the recipe later, keep the original publish date and add a “last updated” note on your website for transparency.

7. Prep Duration

Scroll through the hours, minutes, and seconds columns to set the exact prep time.

Tip: Be realistic — users appreciate accurate prep times. If you’re unsure, slightly overestimate to manage expectations.

8. Cook Duration

Scroll through the hours, minutes, and seconds columns to set the cooking time.

Tip: Include resting or cooling time if it’s essential for the dish (like baked goods or meats).

9. Description

Write a short, engaging summary of your recipe — explain what it is, its flavor, and what makes it special. 

Tip: Add sensory words like crispy, creamy, or spicy to make your description more appealing.

10. Keywords 

Add relevant keywords separated by commas, e.g., winter apple pie, nutmeg crust, homemade apple dessert 

Tip: Use specific, long-tail keywords (3–5 words) to attract more targeted traffic.

11. Calories per Serving

Enter the number of calories per serving, e.g., 270 calories.

Tip: If you don’t know the exact number, use an approximate value from a trusted nutrition calculator.

12. Total Servings 

Type the number of servings your recipe makes, e.g., 4.

Tip: Make sure this number matches your ingredient quantities — this keeps readers’ expectations realistic.

13. Ingredients

List each ingredient on a separate line for clarity. Example:

2 cups flour  

1 tsp salt  

3 apples, sliced  

Tip: Include preparation notes directly with ingredients (e.g., “1 onion, finely chopped”) so users don’t need to scroll back and forth.

14. Video

For the instructions to configure the video, please read this guide of Video Schema.

15. Steps

After completing the main recipe details, it’s time to add your cooking steps. These help users follow your recipe easily and improve your chances of appearing in rich snippets like “How-to” results on Google.

How to Add Steps:

1. Click ‘Add Recipe Steps’ to create and organize your cooking process.
2. Each step includes the following fields:

Step Name

1. Enter a short, clear title for the step.
2. Example: “Prepare the Dough” or “Bake the Cake.”
3. Tip: Use action-oriented phrases so readers know exactly what they’ll do at each stage.