diff --git a/2_to_markdown.py b/2_to_markdown.py
index ebb9aa3..13d0c0e 100644
--- a/2_to_markdown.py
+++ b/2_to_markdown.py
@@ -16,6 +16,11 @@ def valid_duration(duration):
         return False
     return True
 
+def valid_description(description):
+    if not description:
+        return False
+    return True
+
 def parse_duration(duration):
     if not duration:
         return ""
@@ -35,7 +40,7 @@ def format_recipe_to_markdown(recipe):
         md.append(f"# {recipe.get('name', 'Untitled Recipe')}")
 
     # Description
-    if 'description' in recipe:
+    if valid_description(recipe.get('description')):
         md.append(f"\n_{recipe['description']}_\n")
 
     # Details