How to Use My Recipe Cards

Every blog is unique—and when it comes to recipe cards, while there is a general industry standard most food bloggers follow, mine are intentionally different. They’re designed specifically for this blog (Flour & Pots) and you, my readers.

I created these recipe cards to be thoughtful and easy to use. They’re built to look cleaner, function better, and keep the cooking process simple from start to finish. Each card is one single page (easier to print and no extra pages to lose), with larger photos to better showcase what you’re making—so the goal is always right in front of you while you cook.

Plus, they’re free—no email needed! I create for my readers (You), to make the cooking process more enjoyable, easier, and fun.

Standard recipe cards on many blogs can feel cluttered—and a lot of them now require an email just to print. They’re often covered in excess advertisements, harder to read, printed across multiple pages, and easier to lose—especially when you’re cooking or want to remake a recipe later. On top of that, the photos are usually tiny and don’t really help you visualize the final result while you’re making it. Sometimes they end up being more complicated than helpful.

I wanted to create something easier, more functional, and—let’s be honest—a little better looking too 🤍

Designed to Keep & Reuse

These recipe cards are perfect for keeping in a binder so you can have them on hand whenever you need them—ready to make again and again. Since they’re single-page and laid out clearly, everything you need is right there on one side, making them easy to read, display, and store.

Because they’re built to be reused, this also helps reduce unnecessary re-printing and paper waste over time. My hope is to create a balance—using what we need, keeping what we love, and being mindful of resources along the way.

Thank you so much for stopping by Flour & Pots. I hope you enjoy exploring, cooking, and everything in between!

How to Print the Recipe Cards

(Pretty self-explanatory—but here’s a step-by-step just in case!)

  1. When you open a recipe, you’ll see three buttons at the top. You can print the recipe right away, or click “Jump to Recipe” (sending you to the bottom of the page) to view the full recipe card image and print from there.

  2. When you click “Print Recipe” (from either the top or bottom of the post), the recipe will open in a new window. From there, you can print the recipe directly.

  3. Printing tips by device:

    • Mobile: The recipe card should automatically fit to a full page and be ready to print.

    • Desktop: You may need to adjust your print scaling to “Fit to Page.” I personally like to set mine between 180%–185%, which fills the page beautifully.

  4. If you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out—I’m always happy to help 😊

Helpful Tips for Using & Printing the Recipe Cards

  • Create your own recipe binder:
    Grab a three-ring binder and store your printed recipes inside—either loose or in sheet protectors. This turns your favorite recipes into a homemade “cookbook” you can flip through anytime. Sheet protectors are especially great because they keep spills and messes away (they wipe clean so easily!).

  • Print & reuse:
    Save and reuse the recipes you love most. It’s an easy way to reduce waste while keeping your go-to meals handy.

  • Leave a comment:
    Share your thoughts on the recipes—what you loved, what you tweaked, or how it turned out. You’re basically a food critic (kind of cool, right?!), and your feedback helps others too!