Tasty Recipes

Find tips on how to use Tasty Recipes

62 articles in this collection
Written by Alexa Peduzzi, Ann Nguyen, and Katie Koteen

Getting Started

How do I download the Tasty Recipes plugin?

Learn how to download the most recent copy of the WP Tasty plugin you purchased.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I upload the Tasty Recipes plugin to my site?

Learn how to upload & activate your new WP Tasty plugin.

Written by Alexa Peduzzi
Updated over a week ago

Getting Started with Tasty Recipe Settings

How to set up Tasty Recipes: recipe card styles, quick links, author links, instagram and affiliate settings, bulk recipe processing.

Written by Katie Koteen
Updated over a week ago

How do I add a Tasty Recipe to my post?

Learn how to add Tasty Recipes to your WordPress posts.

Written by Alexa Peduzzi
Updated over a week ago

How do I convert a single recipe from another plugin to a Tasty Recipe?

Learn how to test Tasty Recipe's conversion for your recipes.

Written by Alexa Peduzzi
Updated over a week ago

How do I convert my recipes in bulk to Tasty Recipes?

Learn the quick process to convert your recipes over to Tasty Recipes in bulk.

Written by Alexa Peduzzi
Updated over a week ago

How do I switch over to another recipe card template?

Tasty Recipes comes with 5 templates for you to choose from—learn more about how to switch to a new one here!

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

What do I put in the Video field? What structured data is included?

Learn how to utilize the Tasty Recipes Video field and what structured data is included for the video.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated this week

General Information

What other recipe plugins does Tasty Recipes convert from?

Learn which plugins we currently have converters for in the Tasty Recipes plugin.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated this week

Does Tasty Recipes include structured data on the page?

Learn about how Tasty Recipes incorporates structured data (also known as schema markup) into your pages.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

What are the requirements for using Tasty Recipes?

Learn what server and software are required for the proper functioning of the Tasty Recipes plugin.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

What do the recipe card templates look like?

Learn what the recipe card templates that come with Tasty Recipes look like and how to activate one on your website.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

What does Tasty Recipes look like on a live site?

Learn what Tasty Recipes will look like on your site, and see examples of Tasty Recipes in use on other sites.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Using Tasty Recipes

Does the recipe add to my post's word count?

Learn how your recipes affect your post's word count.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

What is the best way to write out my Ingredients?

Learn how to optimize your Ingredients list to ensure they're scalable.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

What is the best image to use for SEO?

This article helps you understand what the best type of image is to use in your recipes for SEO purposes.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I integrate my Nutrifox labels with Tasty Recipes?

Learn how to easily add a Nutrifox nutrition label to your Tasty Recipe.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I activate the Jump/Print Recipe buttons?

Learn more about how to activate the Jump and Print Recipe buttons.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I add the affiliate attribution to my recipe cards?

Learn how to earn money with the WP Tasty affiliate program by adding affiliate attribution to your recipe cards.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I use the Author Link functionality?

Learn how to set a default author link and use the per-recipe override.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I re-use a recipe on another page?

Learn how to re-use a recipe you already wrote in another page or post.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I add recipe equipment to my recipe cards?

Learn how to showcase the tools and equipment you use in your recipes with the Tasty Links Equipment integration.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I prevent structured data from being included on a certain recipe?

If you use Tasty Recipes to publish non-human-edible "recipes," learn how to prevent structured data from being included.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I add images to the instructions and ingredient fields?

Learn how to add images to the description, ingredients, instructions, and notes fields.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I add rel="nofollow" to my links?

Learn how you can add a nofollow link in Tasty Recipes.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I edit a recipe after I first create it?

Learn how to edit your recipes after publishing or saving for the first time.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

What do I put in the Cuisine, Category, and Method fields?

Learn what to put in the Cuisine, Category, and Method fields.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

What should I put in the Keywords field?

Learn what to add in the Tasty Recipes Keywords field for optimum SEO.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

What can I put in the time fields?

Learn how to format the information you add to the time fields so that the Total Time calculation is correct.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How can I add a translation file for Tasty Recipes?

If your website is in a different language, you can translate Tasty Recipes with a PO file. Learn how.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I convert from WP Ultimate Recipe?

WP Ultimate Recipe uses a custom post type for recipes, which makes the conversion process a bit different.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I set up Rich Pins with Tasty Recipes?

Learn how to activate Rich Pins on your website.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

What happens to my recipes when the plugin is disabled?

Learn how Tasty Recipes stores your recipes and what happens if you disable or deactivate the plugin.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Ads in Tasty Recipes

How do I display AdThrive ads in my Tasty Recipes?

Learn how to get ads from AdThrive to display in your recipes.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I display Mediavine ads in my Tasty Recipes?

Learn how to get ads from Mediavine to display in your recipes.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I display Swoop ads in my Tasty Recipes?

Learn how to get ads from the Swoop ad company to display in your recipes.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Customizing Tasty Recipes

How can I create custom CSS for Tasty Recipes?

Learn how to use custom CSS to change the way Tasty Recipes look on your website.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I change the main color of the Bold Template?

Learn how to change the main dark-grey color of the Bold template to better match your website's theme.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Can I use a custom PHP template?

A custom PHP template allows more granular control of the recipe display. Learn more in this article.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I move from a custom PHP template to one built into Tasty Recipes?

We recommend using PHP templates that are built into Tasty Recipes. Learn how to transition here.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Filter: Add a Pin It button before the recipe

Learn how to inject a Pin It button before your recipe card displays.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Filter: Use the post's featured image as the recipe thumbnail

Learn how to modify your functions.php file so that the featured image automatically gets set as your recipe thumbnail.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Filter: Open the print page in a new window

Learn how to modify your functions.php file so that the print page for your recipes opens in a new tab as opposed to the same window.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Filter: Prevent Tasty Recipes from converting nutrition information

Learn how to prevent Tasty Recipes from converting nutrition information from your old plugin.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Filter: Use EasyRecipe Styles

Learn about using your current recipe card styles for EasyRecipe with the Tasty Recipes plugin.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Filter: Move the rating below the comment field

The star ratings appear above the comment field by default. If desired, you can move the star ratings to below the comment field.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Filter: Comment-Free Ratings

Learn how to allow your users to submit ratings for your recipes without leaving a comment.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Filter: Turn off recipe scaling

Looking to turn off recipe scaling across your site? Read on to find out how to do so!

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Troubleshooting

Why do my recipe thumbnail photos look distorted?

Learn more about how to fix the issue with your recipe thumbnails looking "squished."

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Why aren't images, etc converting from my Simple Recipe Pro recipes?

Learn why some items are not converting properly from Simple Recipe Pro and what you can do to fix it.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

My recipe added in the wrong place. How do I move it?

Learn how to move your recipe if it was accidentally added in the wrong spot in your post.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I remove the weird things that show up on the print page?

Learn how to hide content that is not related to the recipe on the Tasty Recipes print pages.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I remove my license key?

Learn how to remove your license key for troubleshooting.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Why don't I see the option to rate my recipes?

Learn why your readers may not be able to see the option to rate your recipes in the comment form.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Why do the fields not show up when I go to add a recipe?

Occasionally, a plugin or browser conflict will prevent Tasty Recipes from working properly. Learn what to do to fix this.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Why don't my recipes show up on mobile?

Learn why your recipes aren't rendering when viewed on mobile devices.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I fix broken fractions that appear as question marks?

Some fonts don't recognize fractions and other special characters, so they may display as "?". Learn how to fix this with Tasty Recipes.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I get rid of the large space above my video?

If you're having trouble getting your video to show up, or you're seeing a large space in your recipe card, read on!

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

How do I get a copy of my database?

Sometimes to troubleshoot an issue we will ask for a copy of your database. This article explains where to get it.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Why does it lag when I enter text?

You may notice some lagging while typing into Tasty Recipes. Learn how to fix it here.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Why doesn't the print page show the recipe?

Learn about what may prevent the print page from showing the recipe and how you can fix it.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago

Does Tasty Recipes have any known plugin conflicts?

Learn if Tasty Recipes has any known conflicts with other WordPress plugins.

Written by Ann Nguyen
Updated over a week ago