How to Add Recipes Usage Instructions to Food Products
The Add Recipes or Usage Instructions feature in the Product Attachment for WooCommerce plugin allows WooCommerce food or grocery store owners to provide downloadable recipe cards or cooking instructions right on the product page.
For example, if you're selling specialty spices or ready-to-cook ingredients, adding a downloadable recipe PDF helps buyers use the product better and encourages them to repurchase.
This feature is ideal for businesses selling food items, ingredients, beverages, supplements, or health products that benefit from guidance or creative usage ideas.
Preconditions
Make sure you have the following ready:
- WooCommerce is installed and properly configured
- The Product Attachment for WooCommerce plugin is installed and activated
- At least one food product is created in your store
- Your PDF recipe or usage instruction file is prepared (e.g.,
spicy_curry_recipe.pdf)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Attaching a Recipe or Usage Guide to a Specific Food Product
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
- Navigate to Dotstore → Product Attachment
Go to the Bulk Attachment tab
Click Add New
In the form:
- Select the food product (e.g., “Organic Tikka Masala Paste”)
- Upload your PDF file (e.g.,
Tikka_Recipe.pdf) - Add a title such as “Download Recipe” or “How to Use”
Set file visibility (default: visible to all users)
Click Save
Alternate Flows
Applying the Same Recipe to an Entire Product Category
If the same recipe or usage guide applies to all products in a category (e.g., “Sauces” or “Health Mixes”):
- Go to Dotstore → Product Attachment
- Open the Bulk Attachment tab
- Choose the relevant product category
- Upload your PDF file
- Set a title like “Usage Recipes”
- Click Save
Expected Outcome
Customers browsing your food product pages will see a clear link to download helpful usage instructions or recipes.
This adds value to the purchase, encourages them to try the product, and often results in more frequent reorders.
Summary
By attaching recipes or usage guides to food products, you enhance the customer experience and drive higher engagement — turning casual shoppers into repeat buyers.