{"id":17640,"date":"2017-10-09T11:14:59","date_gmt":"2017-10-09T16:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=17640"},"modified":"2019-07-26T15:31:48","modified_gmt":"2019-07-26T20:31:48","slug":"best-wordpress-recipe-plugins-food-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-recipe-plugins-food-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Run a Food Blog? Check Out These 5 Recipe Plugins for WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"bestBest WordPress Plugins for Recipes<\/h2>\n

Food blogs are incredibly popular. People love to find new and interesting recipes they can try out. If you built a website<\/a> to focus on sharing recipes and beautiful food photography, then you\u2019re probably looking for better and more effective ways you can show off your favorite recipes.<\/p>\n

To have an effective recipe-based website you need to showcase your recipes in a clear and engaging manner. The plugins we highlight below will allow you to do just that, and more.<\/p>\n

Below we profile our five favorite WordPress recipe plugins you can use to transform your food blog.<\/p>\n

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1. WP Ultimate Recipe<\/a><\/h2>\n

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WP Ultimate Recipe is a very popular recipe plugin. This plugin is geared towards helping your users find the perfect recipe. For example, with this plugin, your users can easily access recipes, print them at home, search for specific ingredients, and even adjust the servings.<\/p>\n

With the shortcode feature, you\u2019ll be able to include your recipes into any existing page or blog post with ease. Plus, it\u2019s mobile responsive, so your recipes will look beautiful even when viewed on smaller screens.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re serious about creating attractive and useful recipes for your visitors, then this plugin is worth checking out.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a premium version<\/a> of the plugin available that lets you do things like create meal plans, add nutritional information, let visitors save their favorites, and a lot more.<\/p>\n

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2. Recipe Box<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Recipe Box lets you create stylish recipes that will definitely please your visitors. This plugin offers you over 60 different customizable options, so you can create recipes that will fit the existing design of your site.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be able to do things like create recipe descriptions, add images of your ingredients and finished dishes, update cooking and preparation instructions, and much more. Plus, all of your recipes are responsive, so they\u2019ll look good on smartphones to desktop computers.<\/p>\n

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3. Cooked<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Cooked is a feature-packed premium plugin that allows you easily create attractive recipes. The drag and drop interface is very intuitive and lets you easily create unique recipe layouts.<\/p>\n

It also comes with a community feature, so your users can interact and leave feedback and reviews regarding your recipes.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been looking for a way to create unique recipe profiles, then this plugin is worth checking out. This plugin is best suited for websites that have hundreds of different recipes and are looking for a more effective way to categorize and highlight those recipes.<\/p>\n

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4. Yummly Rich Recipes<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Yummly Rich Recipes is a solid recipe plugin that will actually help your recipes rank in Google. This plugin does have some limited customization options but is very easy to use and setup.<\/p>\n

Its SEO optimization features are top-notch, so your recipes are more likely to appear when your readers search for recipes on Google. Plus, there\u2019s a Yum button, which will allow your users to create a recipe box of their favorites from your site.<\/p>\n

Other features include a recipe search box, recipe name auto-population, linking within your recipes, printing options, and more.<\/p>\n

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5. EasyRecipe<\/a><\/h2>\n

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EasyRecipe allows you to quickly and easily add recipes to your WordPress site. The goal of this plugin is to make it as simple as possible to add recipes to your cooking site. This plugin automatically converts plain text into an optimized recipe format, so you\u2019ll spend less time formatting your recipes, and more time cooking.<\/p>\n

One cool feature is being able to view your recipe as Google would see it before you press publish. The customization features allow you to customize the look of your recipes in real time.<\/p>\n

The recipe plugins above will help to transform your existing recipes. You don\u2019t have to use every plugin above, but instead, choose the plugin that closely matches your needs.<\/p>\n

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Don’t miss our related posts on making the most of your food blog!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n