Editorial Policy

Original content

Every recipe on RecipeLily is original. We do not copy recipes, recipe text, or photography from other publishers. Where a recipe is inspired by a cultural tradition or another cook’s work, we say so.

How our recipes are created

We use AI tools to help draft recipes and create recipe images, and every recipe is reviewed and edited before it is published. Not every recipe is kitchen-tested, and AI-generated images may differ slightly from your finished dish.

Editorial review

Before a recipe is published, we check that:

• the ingredient list is complete and consistent with the directions, with clear amounts and units;
• the instructions are clear, in order, and include practical doneness cues;
• food-safety guidance, such as USDA safe internal temperatures and storage advice, is included where relevant;
• times, servings, yield, title, and description are accurate and plausible for the method; and
• we have the right to use the image.

Food safety

We include safe internal temperatures for meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs where relevant, following USDA guidance. Ovens and equipment vary, so use a food thermometer and your judgment. Recipes are not a substitute for professional dietary or medical advice; please check labels if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.

Nutrition information

When nutrition information is shown, it is an estimate calculated from the listed ingredients and may vary. We do not invent nutrition data — if we haven’t calculated it, we don’t display it.

Reviews and ratings

RecipeLily never publishes fabricated or purchased reviews, ratings, or testimonials, and we do not include ratings in our structured data unless they come from genuine readers.

Advertising and independence

RecipeLily may display advertising to support the site. Advertisers have no influence over our recipes or editorial decisions. Any sponsored content or affiliate links will be clearly disclosed.

Corrections and updates

If you spot an error, please let us know. We review every report, correct confirmed mistakes promptly, and show an “Updated” date on recipes that have been meaningfully revised.