# Saffron recipe files: quick start

Canonical: https://docs.cooksaffron.com/

Create a UTF-8 JSON file ending in .saffron, then open it with Saffron and review the recipe. A file does not publish the recipe or save it inside the app.

```json
{
  "format": "saffron",
  "version": 1,
  "recipes": [
    {
      "title": "Overnight oats",
      "servings": 1,
      "ingredients": [
        {
          "name": "Rolled oats",
          "quantity": "0.5",
          "unit": "cup"
        },
        {
          "name": "Milk",
          "quantity": "0.5",
          "unit": "cup"
        }
      ],
      "steps": [
        {
          "text": "Combine the oats and milk in a covered container. Refrigerate overnight."
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}
```

Full reference: https://docs.cooksaffron.com/saffron-format.md
AI instructions: https://docs.cooksaffron.com/llms-full.txt
Schema: https://docs.cooksaffron.com/saffron-v1.schema.json