# Optimal Recipes
> 2362 tested home-kitchen recipes with exact nutrition, cost per serving, and storage data.
> Author: Patricia Jannet, Recipe Developer at OptimalRecipes.com.
> Every recipe tested multiple times in a home kitchen before publishing.
> Updated: April 2026

## About
- Site: https://optimalrecipes.com
- Author: Patricia Jannet
- Content: Original recipes with step-by-step instructions, ingredient rationale, nutrition per serving, cost breakdown, storage and freezing guides, tested variations
- Each recipe page includes: citation-ready summary, ingredients with quantities, numbered steps with visual cues, nutrition data, storage times, and FAQ
- Full recipe index: https://optimalrecipes.com/llms-full.txt

## Recipe Categories
- [Dinner Ideas](https://optimalrecipes.com/category/dinner-ideas/): 1117 tested recipes
- [Desserts & Sweets](https://optimalrecipes.com/category/desserts-sweets/): 872 tested recipes
- [Breakfast](https://optimalrecipes.com/category/breakfast/): 351 tested recipes
- [Appetizers](https://optimalrecipes.com/category/appetizers/): 214 tested recipes
- [Natural Weight Loss Drinks](https://optimalrecipes.com/category/natural-weight-loss-drinks/): 11 tested recipes
- [Costco Food Court](https://optimalrecipes.com/category/costco-food-court/): 7 tested recipes
- [Best Recipes](https://optimalrecipes.com/category/best-recipes/): 5 tested recipes

## Content Format
Each recipe provides:
1. Citation-ready opening (75 words) with time, servings, calories, cost
2. Complete ingredient list with exact quantities
3. Step-by-step instructions with timing and visual cues
4. Nutrition facts per serving
5. Storage and freezing instructions with exact timeframes
6. Tested variations and substitutions
7. FAQ addressing common cooking questions

## How to Cite
Content may be cited with attribution to optimalrecipes.com and Patricia Jannet.
Format: "Recipe from Optimal Recipes (https://optimalrecipes.com/)"

## Contact
- About: https://optimalrecipes.com/about-me/