diff --git a/cookbook/templates/recipes_table.html b/cookbook/templates/recipes_table.html
index ef3f5ef5a..46cd4a084 100644
--- a/cookbook/templates/recipes_table.html
+++ b/cookbook/templates/recipes_table.html
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
                                                         {{ rating|safe }}
                                                     </h5>
                                                     {%if row.record.description|length > 0 %}
-                                                        <p class="card-subtitle p-0 m-0 text-muted">
+                                                        <p class="card-subtitle p-0 m-0 text-muted" style="height:3em; overflow:hidden;">
                                                             {{ row.cells.description }}
                                                         </p>
                                                     {% endif %}