You've got the recipes, and you know a recipe roundup post would perform well. But every time you sit down to build one, it turns into an afternoon of copying URLs, hunting for featured images, and manually pasting in post excerpts. By the time you're done, you're not sure it was worth it.

It should be faster than that. And with Tasty Roundups, it is!

This post walks you through what a recipe roundup is and exactly how to create one, from setup to publish.

What is a recipe roundup post?

A recipe roundup post is a curated collection of recipes — yours, other bloggers', or a mix — organized around a theme and published as a single post.

You can create roundups based on specific ingredients, dietary restrictions, your seasonal and holiday content, or any other theme that tickles your fancy.

Want to learn more about the benefits of roundup posts? Watch the WP Tasty YouTube video below! 🎥

Why food bloggers should create recipe roundup posts

Creating a roundup post of your recipes also ups the potential to:

  • Get more readers: Attract readers who are looking for curated collections, not just individual recipes.
  • Rank higher on Google: Roundup posts can help your blog get found by more people, especially if you're using a WordPress roundup plugin like Tasty Roundups. Its schema makes sure your roundups are search engine optimized.
  • Keep readers engaged: They connect your readers to more recipes on your site.
  • Show off your range: A well-done roundup builds trust and reinforces your niche expertise.
  • Share on social media: Roundups are perfect for sharing on Pinterest newsletter content.

How to create a recipe roundup post in WordPress

Tasty Roundups makes it easy to whip up recipe roundup posts in minutes! It's no longer a time-consuming chore. Here's how you can create one in a few easy steps.

1. Download, install, & activate Tasty Roundups

First, get Tasty Roundups.

After your purchase, you'll get a confirmation email with a download link. Click the link and Download the plugin ZIP file. Don't unzip it.

Then, log into your WordPress dashboard and go to Plugins > Add New.

An image showing how to add a new plugin to WordPress

Click Upload Plugin and choose the Tasty Roundups ZIP file. Hit Install Now and then Activate. Now you're ready to create your first recipe roundup post.

P.S. If you get stuck along the way, WP Tasty has handy support guides on downloading your plugin, uploading it to your site, and verifying your license key.

And, of course, the support team is always here to help if you need it!

2. Create a new blog post (or edit an existing one)

Create a fresh canvas for your recipe roundup by starting a new post or page. You can also breathe new life into an old post by turning it into a roundup.

Here's an example of what a roundup looks like in the editor with Tasty Roundups 2.0:

A gif showing styling options for Tasty Roundups 2.0. It's showing the block editor in WordPress, where you can now edit your recipe post's layout, image shape, size, and more.

Need recipe roundup ideas? Here are four directions to get you started:

  • Tasty treats for every season
  • Meal plan recipes for picky eaters
  • Quick and easy home-cooked meals like one-pot meals, sheet-pan dinners, or 30-minute recipes
  • Cooking with kids

3. Add the Tasty Roundups block

Once you have your post or page ready, it's time to use Tasty Roundups!

Click the [+] icon in the block editor. It's the one that looks like a plus sign if you're new to this whole block editor thing. Search for Tasty Roundup.

Click it to add the block. This is where you'll search for and organize all the recipes in your collection.

An image showing how to add a Tasty Roundup block to your WordPress post. Click [+] in the WordPress editor and click Tasty Roundup.

4. Find and add your recipes

Now for the fast (and fun) part: adding your recipes to your roundup!

See that handy search bar?

Start typing the names of your recipes. From there, Tasty Roundups automatically pulls up matching results from your website. No need to dig through your archives or copy and paste internal links.

It's all right there at your fingertips, and you can add as many roundup items as you'd like!

A gif showing how to add recipes to your recipe roundup post with Tasty Roundups. Type your recipe into the search bar, and click the article you want to link to.

See the recipes you want? Click it, and Tasty Roundups does the rest, automatically adding the recipe title, description, featured image, and link.

Want to include recipe posts from another site? Copy and paste the recipe URL into your search bar. Then, Tasty Roundups will work its magic and pull in the relevant info. Then, you can edit it as you want.

An image showing how to add an external link to a recipe roundup.

NEW! Build niche recipe roundups faster with category filtering

If you're using our WordPress recipe plugin, Tasty Recipes, alongside Tasty Roundups, you can skip the search-by-name step entirely for niche-specific collections.

Instead of typing recipe titles one by one, filter your entire recipe library by recipe taxonomy — Category, Cuisine, Cooking Method, or Diet — and Tasty Roundups surfaces every matching post at once.

Tasty roundups screenshot of search by taxonomy

This makes it fast to build posts like:

  • 10 Best Low-Carb Dinners — filter by Diet: Keto or Low-Carb
  • Our Favorite Italian Recipes — filter by Cuisine: Italian
  • Easy Weeknight Baking — filter by Method: Baking + Category: Dinner
  • Holiday Desserts Roundup — filter by Category: Christmas or Holiday

5. Style your recipe roundup

With Tasty Roundups 2.0, you can pick your layout right in the editor. Choose a grid, a list, or alternate image positions for a polished look without touching any code.

You also get control over what shows in the post snippet in your roundup. In one click, you can decide whether you show an image, description, & more. With Tasty Recipes, it'll pull your star ratings and comment count for an extra boost of recipe seo.

An image showing you the different options for showing what content details show in your recipe roundup post.

Want even more control? Go to Settings under WP Tasty → Tasty Roundups. There, you can edit button styles, text colors, and backgrounds to match your blog perfectly.

6. Review, publish, and share your recipe roundup post

Before you publish your recipe roundup, review it for a final taste test.

Check that your recipe details are accurate, your images look right, and your links are working. Review your title and intro to make sure they're clear and give readers a reason to click.

When you're happy, hit “Publish” and share it.

Add it to your newsletter, promote it on social media, and link to it from other relevant posts on your blog. And when you publish new recipes that fit the theme, come back and drop them in!

Tasty Roundups makes it easy to keep content collections current.

Create your first recipe roundup with Tasty Roundups

With Tasty Roundups, it's easier than ever to curate content with your eager audience.

So, what will your first masterpiece be? A roundup of your most popular cookie recipes? A collection of healthy weeknight dinners? You could even write a product roundup of your favorite kitchen gadgets!

The possibilities are endless!

And don't forget to try Tasty Roundups — the secret ingredient to making your roundup posts even tastier.