A diagram to visualize recipes as a series of easy steps

The aim of these diagrams is to discribe preparation:

precise
readable
reproducible

To simplify explanations , here is an appetizing example: brownies
 
 

A few explanations

The process unifying thread is container in which you add ingredients. A thick line shows it. On the right-hand side are the ingredients to add. On the left-hand side are the operations to do with them.

You can follow steps putting a pen on the sheet. Execute them following down the sheet. Thus, once you added the eggs, take care of the chocolate.

You can print the recipe on a sheet, put the sheet on the table and throw it away if it is stained with chocolate.

Put a pen on the sheet to follow the steps to know immediately what you have to do without reading the paragraph again.

Directions respect human mind: when you have to add 150g sugar, you first think about getting the sugar then about weighing the 150g and not the opposite. That's why I wrote in the sugar box:
 

As you have a lot of space, you easily can annotate, correct, complete the recipe to improve it. You may adapt the times suggested for microwave oven.

Containers are given to avoid using too many dishes.

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