104+ ‘Recipe’ Writing Prompts
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Crafting the Beer Recipe
Describe the process of developing Guinness’s distinctive taste and brewing methods.
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The Unforgotten Recipe
Write about an unforgettable meal weaved with family traditions that you prepared or tasted over the weekend.
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Recipe of Relaxation
Write about an activity or hobby in your childhood that made you feel most relaxed and why.
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Tradition and Transformation
Write about a time you updated a traditional family recipe for National Empanada Day.
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Comfort Foods and Family Recipes
Write about a specific meal or recipe that brings a sense of comfort and warmth to your home in December.
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Spring Break Adventure
Write about the most adventurous thing you did or want to do during your Spring Break.
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Culinary Chemistry
Write a step-by-step guide on how to bake your favorite treat, but do it as a ‘science experiment’.
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Holiday Recipes
Write about a particular recipe or dish your loved one used to make during the holidays.
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Holiday Heirlooms
Write about a recipe passed down in your family that is traditionally made in December.
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Winter Wonderland Desserts
Create a delicious, sweet recipe inspired by the aesthetics and feelings of a winter wonderland.
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Farm to Table: Winter Edition
Describe a meal you would create sourcing ingredients available in February from a local farmer’s market.
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Presidential Plates
In honor of Presidents’ Day, research and write about a favorite meal of an American President.
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October’s Culinary Inspiration
Write about cooking or baking an intricate fall recipe that you have never attempted before.
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The Artistry of Apple Pies
Imagine that you’ve been asked to share your renowned apple pie recipe and method in a cookbook. Write down what you would say.
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The Apple Cider Secret
You discover a secret recipe for an extraordinary apple cider in an old bookstore.
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Lost Traditions
Write about a cherished family tradition from your childhood summers that are no longer practiced.
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Food Cultural Exchange
Write about a traditional meal/dish from your culture and its nutritional value.
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Enchanted Recipe
Craft a story about an old family recipe that bears supernatural gifts when prepared and eaten.
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Family Recipes and November
Write about a family recipe traditionally prepared in November and share the story behind it.
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Mystery of the Stolen Recipe
Write about a beloved community Christmas cookie recipe that goes missing from the town library.
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Story of the Family Heirloom
Write about a family heirloom that makes its appearance every Christmas.
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Baking with Numbers
You are planning to bake your favorite cupcakes but the recipe is for 10 people and you need to make it for 5. How will you adjust the recipe?
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Taming the Bread Maker Beast
Write about a first-time bread-making experience that takes an unexpected turn.
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The Holiday Recipe
Write about a specific holiday dish, recipe, or a meal that holds huge importance for you.
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Nostalgic Family Histories
Write about a memorable family event or tradition that has been passed down through generations.
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Love in the Kitchen
Write about a cherished recipe that your mother taught you and the memories associated with it.
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Nourishing Gratitude
Describe a meal you are particularly thankful for and explore why it was special.
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Invent a Recipe
Write about an imaginary dish that you would love to invent and describe how to prepare it.
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Recipe of Love
You are a renowned chef known for cooking meals that mend broken hearts. What’s your secret ingredient?
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Catastrophic Cookery Contest
Write a story about a cooking contest where everything goes hilariously wrong.
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Latke-Winning Recipe
Create a fictional story centered around a family’s lifelong quest for the perfect Hanukkah latke recipe.
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Cookie-Driven Quest
In a world where cookies have become the most treasured commodity, your character starts a farcical journey to find the last known recipe.
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Legacies Left Behind
Write about a family heirloom or tradition that holds strong sentimental value.
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Family Love Recipes
Choose a favorite family recipe that signifies love and warmth, and write a story around it.
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Annual Family Traditions
Dive into your family’s New Year traditions, exploring the significance and personal connections.
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Grandma’s Easter Recipe
Write about a beloved Easter food tradition from your grandmother and delve into details about how it adds to the holiday’s charm.
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Easter Traditions Unleashed
Write about your most memorable Easter tradition and how it influenced your view of the holiday.
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Masterchef at Home
Step by step, explain a recipe of your favourite dish and describe why you love it.
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The Alien Exchange Student
Write about an alien sent to Earth as part of an interstellar exchange student program.
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The Burgled Baker
Dissect the seemingly minor crime of a baker’s stolen recipe that spins into a larger conspiracy.
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Ancient Easter Biscuit Recipe
Write the adventure of a character discovering a secret ancient easter biscuit recipe.
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Rustic Recipes
Recreate an old family recipe associated with spring. Chronicle the cooking process and its outcome.
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Misadventures of a Time Traveling Baker
Create a story about a baker who accidentally discovers a recipe for time travel.
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A Reimagined Festive Menu
Explain your holiday menu and how it has adapted to the pandemic restrictions.
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A Taste of Legacy
Write about a family recipe that has been passed down through generations and your experience with it.
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The Unbearable Case of the Stolen Pancakes
Write a mystery story revolving around the inexplicably stolen pancakes from a small-town diner.
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Kitchen Tales: The Holiday Edition
Chronicle the story of a recipe that has been passed down through generations in a family’s holiday feast.
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The Magic Recipe
Write a magical story where a special food or recipe has unique powers. What is the food, what power does it hold, and how does it affect its eater’s life?
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Recipe of Self-Soothing
Figure out your personal recipe for self-soothing and try to make it tangible.
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Ingredients for Serenity
Write down what you need for a calm day to ensue, as if you’re compiling a recipe.
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Recipe for Self Love
Imagine that self love is a recipe; what ingredients are necessary and in what quantities?
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The Missing Ingredient
You receive an antique cookbook without authorship, in which one recipe has a secret missing ingredient. Describe your attempts to discover it.
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Sentimental Recipe
Write about a family recipe that’s been passed down through generations and its significance to you.
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Recipe with a Story
Choose a recipe that holds a special place in your heart and has a story attached to it.
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Recipe of Life
Select a meal from your past that holds a special significance for you and tell its story.
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Relished Recipes
Describe a meal made by a loved one during your childhood and explain why it was special.
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The Secret Recipe
Write about a cherished family recipe, its origin, who taught it to you, and the emotions stirred when you prepare it.
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The Silent Object
Describe a cultural object that has been passed down in your family, and tell its story.
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Unraveling Inherited Recipes
Record a cherished family recipe and discuss the memories associated with it.
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Into the Culinary Past
Write about a recipe or food item that is deeply connected with your past and explore how it is linked with your memories.
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Kitchen Memories
Detail a recipe that is significant to you and share a memory or event associated with it.
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Culinary Tradition
Describe a family recipe that has been passed down through generations and the texture it adds to your family experience.
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Family Keepsakes
Choose an heirloom or keepsake that holds significance in your family and write about its history and importance.
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Lessons from the Family Kitchen
Reflect on the lessons you absorbed from your family kitchen, be it about cooking, relationships, or life in general.
