Need a polished recipe format without the extra work?
Our free recipe template is professionally designed and available in Google Sheets, Word, Google Docs, Excel, and PDF.
It’s fully editable and ideal for recording ingredients, cooking steps, and notes to your recipe.
What Is a Recipe Template?
A recipe template is a pre-formatted document that provides a standardized structure for writing and organizing recipes.
Using a template saves time and helps cooks present their recipes in a professional, easy-to-follow format.
Download Spreadsheet Daddy’s Free Recipe Template
Our Recipe Template provides a clean, organized format for documenting your favorite dishes with all the essential details in one place.
What’s included
- Essential recipe header fields: The top section includes editable fields for dish name and prep time, allowing you to quickly identify and categorize each recipe while tracking prep time for efficient meal planning.
- Dedicated ingredients section: A clearly defined area for listing all required ingredients with space for quantities, measurements, and specific details, ensuring you have everything needed before starting to cook.
- Step-by-step instructions area: A structured section designed for writing detailed cooking instructions in sequential order, guiding you through the entire cooking process from preparation to completion.
- Flexible notes field: An additional space for capturing supplementary information such as serving suggestions, storage instructions, dietary modifications, recipe variations, or personal tips and adjustments you’ve discovered.
The flexible design lets you easily add or remove columns to fit your specific needs, whether you’re creating a personal cookbook or managing recipes for your kitchen.
Choose your favorite format and download a free blank recipe template using the links below:
How to Use Our Recipe Template
1. Use this ready-made recipe template in Excel, Word, or PDF, or build a custom one in Google Sheets or Docs.
2. Enter the name of your dish and the estimated prep time.
3. List all the ingredients.
4. Write step-by-step cooking instructions.
5. Use the Notes section for extra tips, cooking instructions, or special reminders.
