OVERVIEW
> Recipes should be divided into basic Menu Categories -   Appetizers, Salads, Entrees, etc..  You must create your own categories specific to your operation, otherwise, new recipes will default as "Uncategorized".

• find (or create) the appropriate category for your recipe, and open the category with the blue drop down arrow to the left of category name

> Click the green ADD A RECIPE button to begin!

Complete the fields below to create your Recipe:
RECIPE NAME – rename / date for your convenience
PHOTO IMAGE – may or may not be the image used on menu.  Could be for plating or cooking technique – whatever assists the user of the recipe card
PREP TIME – optional, but gives the kitchen a helpful planning guide
CHEF'S NOTES – pairing suggestions, plating techniques or equipment needed, etc.
DIRECTIONS – step by step details on how to prepare this dish

> That's the basics of Starting a New Recipe -  now for the actual "nuts & bolts" of the recipe
ADDING INGREDIENTS

Click either >  Search Ingredients  or   Add New or Custom Ingredients

            • Search Ingredients
                     - Sysco Items with SUPC numbers
                      -in ORDER HISTORY (last 4 weeks)  and OPCO PRODUCT GUIDE
                      -any previously entered Custom Ingredients or Batch Recipes

            • Add a New Custom Ingredient
                      -product with no Sysco SUPC #
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NOTE: Please see the Articles for more detail on Adding Sysco or Non-Sysco Ingredients