Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
I too have adopted the methodology that I'm obsessive about listing ingredients in exact order used.
I often divide ingredient lists into groups, and the groups usually match individual steps in the methods (or significant steps) which are listed following the last ingredient.
Some people head all the ingredients "ingredients:" and follow that with either "method:" or "directions:" ... Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. Of course it's obvious which is which. I sometimes wonder if it's better with the headings or without. I've never been able to make up my mind.
Another interesting style is Joy of Cooking style: ingredients are listed above each step of the method, alternating ingredients and steps throughout the recipe. Although this is a good style I still prefer to write my own recipes with all the ingredients you need at the top of the recipe, shopping list style.
There are many ways to style recipes and I'm sure people will always differ on their preferences.
Mastering The Art of French Cooking by Julia Child also uses the protocol of alternating ingredients and directions. I've seen a number of older cookbooks that follow that method.