Suggested Cookbook Field names
Core (most common)
Recipe Name (Title)
Description / Headnote
Ingredients
Method / Directions
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Serves / Yield
Helpful add-ons (very common)
Equipment / Tools
Tips / Chef’s Notes
Variations / Substitutions
Make-Ahead / Do-Ahead
Storage / Freezing / Reheating
Difficulty (Easy / Medium / Advanced)
Cuisine / Region
Course (Breakfast, Starter, Main, Dessert)
Occasion (Weeknight, Holiday, BBQ, Kids)
Dietary & nutrition
Dietary Requirements (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Halal, Kosher, Low-FODMAP, etc.)
Allergens (Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Nuts, Soy, Sesame, Shellfish)
Nutrition per serving (Energy, Protein, Fat, Saturated Fat, Carbs, Sugars, Fibre, Sodium)
Spice/Heat Level
Time, yield & cost detail
Active Time / Inactive Time (e.g., chilling, marinating, proofing)
Rise/Rest/Marinate/Chill Time
Yield (number of portions, loaf size, tin size)
Cost / Budget Band