---
UID : {leave this blank}
title : {Dish name. This should also be the same as the file title and first heading below}
date : {MONTH YEAR}
type : Recipe 
mealCategory: [{keep the square brackets. This should be a descriptor or list of descriptors like Appetizer, Main, Dessert, etc. If the dish falls into multiple categories seperate with a comma}]
activeTime: {how much time is actively spent. Ex. "3 hrs"}
inactiveTime: {how much time is inactive, i.e. letting dough rise, in the oven, etc. Ex. "30 mins"}
yield: {how much does the recipe yield. Ex. 30 cookies}
mess: {1-5 how messy is the process}
publish: {leave this blank}
---

# {Dish name goes here}

## Introduction
These files are written in markdown. If you don't know markdown, no worries, just follow these instructions. You can change the first heading above (marked with a single #) but don't change the sub-headings (marked with ##). Just write what you would like under the headings. 

The introduction is for a short story or thought about the recipe. No need to drone on, this isn't for Julia Child's life story.

For the meal category above, use one of the following unless you have a compelling reason to use some other: Breakfast, Lunch, Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Side, Main, Pasta, Dessert, Bread, Miscellaneous.


## Ingredients
- {qty} {unit} {item} {comma then description if necessary}
- 1 oz sugar
- 2 cups Lucatelli cheese, finely grated
- use "-" to add more ingredients

### Instruments
- If your recipe calls for specific gear, use this category. If the equipment is something you would resonably expect in a kitchen, don't use this category.
- A pasta cutting machine.
- If you don't use this section, don't unclude the heading ("### Instruments")

## Method
1. the method is the steps to the recipe.
2. try to keep the method simple, hit the basics.
3. each step should correlate with one step and may include multiple actions. For example:
4. mix the flour, salt, and spices in a large bowl and set aside
5. In a seperate bowl beat one egg
6. combine dry ingredients and egg with water and kneed until a smooth dough forms.

## Notes
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- Here's a bullet point about a specific idea.
- Here's another idea.

### Photos
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