> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ofatoura.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Recipes & Costing

> Link ingredients to menu items to track costs and stock usage.

Recipes connect menu items to inventory ingredients and quantities per serving.

<Card icon="plate-wheat" href="/inventory/recipes" title="Recipe Benefits">
  * Stock deduction when orders are placed.
  * Controlled ingredient usage per dish/variation.
  * Better purchasing decisions from accurate usage data.
</Card>

## Creating a Recipe

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Recipes">
    Go to **Inventory** > **Recipes**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Recipe">
    1. Click **Add Recipe**.
    2. Select menu item.
    3. If applicable, select menu-item variation.
    4. Add ingredient rows with inventory item + quantity.
    5. Save.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Maintain Recipe">
    Edit to change quantities or ingredient rows.

    Delete if this menu item should no longer deduct stock.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Keep quantity units aligned with item units. Example: if inventory unit is kg, `0.2` means 200g.
</Note>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card icon="flask" href="/inventory/batch-production" title="Batch Recipes">
    Pre-made mixes (sauces)
  </Card>

  <Card icon="book-open" href="/menu/menu-items" title="Menu Items">
    Attach recipes to products
  </Card>
</CardGroup>