Recipe Schema for Food Bloggers: What Google Actually Requires

Google requires only two properties for the recipe rich result. Here is what recipe schema needs, the image shapes it recommends, and how to test it.
Mediavine Requirements in 2026 (and Raptive): How Much Traffic Do You Need?

Mediavine and Raptive changed their entry requirements. Here is the current picture, checked against their own pages, and what it means for a food blog.
Generative Engine Optimization for Food Bloggers: What Works and What’s Hype

Google says optimizing for AI search is still SEO. Here is what the data says food bloggers should, and shouldn’t, do about generative engine optimization.