How to Add a Recipe from a Link
Save recipes from your favorite cooking websites instantly. Our smart import feature extracts all the recipe details automatically, so you can focus on cooking instead of copying and pasting.
π Quick Start
- Copy the recipe URL: From any cooking website or blog
- Go to "Add Recipe": Click the + button on your dashboard
- Select "From Link": Choose the link/URL option
- Paste the URL: Enter the recipe webpage address
- Let us import it: Recipio will extract all recipe details automatically
- Review and save: Make any edits and add to your cookbook
π Supported Websites
Recipio works with thousands of cooking websites, including:
Popular Recipe Sites:
- β’ AllRecipes
- β’ Food Network
- β’ Bon AppΓ©tit
- β’ Serious Eats
- β’ NYT Cooking
- β’ Epicurious
Food Blogs & Others:
- β’ Personal food blogs
- β’ YouTube recipe descriptions
- β’ Pinterest recipe pins
- β’ Magazine websites
- β’ Restaurant websites
- β’ Any site with structured recipes
β¨ What gets imported automatically:
- Recipe title and description
- Complete ingredient list with quantities
- Step-by-step instructions
- Cooking and prep times
- Serving size and yield
- Recipe photos
- Nutritional information (when available)
- Author and source attribution
π± Import Methods
Method 1: Direct URL Entry
- Navigate to any recipe website
- Copy the URL from your browser's address bar
- Paste it into Recipio's "Add from Link" field
- Click "Import Recipe"
Method 2: Browser Extension (Coming Soon)
Save even more time with our browser extension that adds a "Save to Recipio" button to any recipe page.
Method 3: Share to Recipio
On mobile, use your device's share function:
- Open the recipe page in your mobile browser
- Tap the share button
- Select "Recipio" from the share options
- The recipe will be imported automatically
βοΈ Editing Imported Recipes
After import, you can customize the recipe to your preferences:
Common edits:
- Adjust quantities: Scale ingredients up or down for different serving sizes
- Add personal notes: Include your own tips or modifications
- Update instructions: Clarify steps or add your own techniques
- Categorize: Add tags for cuisine type, dietary restrictions, or meal type
- Rate and review: Add your own rating and cooking notes
π§ Troubleshooting
Recipe didn't import correctly?
- Check the URL: Make sure you copied the complete web address
- Try the direct recipe page: Some sites have separate pages for recipes vs. articles
- Look for recipe cards: Scroll down to find the structured recipe on the page
- Wait a moment: Complex pages may take a few seconds to process
Missing ingredients or steps?
- Some websites split recipes across multiple sections
- Check the original page for additional information
- Manually add any missing details after import
- Look for "sub-recipes" or component recipes that may be separate
Import failed completely?
- The website may not have structured recipe data
- Try copying the recipe text and using our "Add Manually" option instead
- Some paywalled or subscription sites may block automatic imports
π‘ Pro Tips
π·οΈ Organize as you go
Add tags and notes while importing to keep your recipe collection organized from the start.
π Create collections
Group related recipes into cookbooks - like "Weeknight Dinners" or "Holiday Desserts" - right after importing.
π Keep originals
The original source link is always preserved, so you can reference the author's website for additional tips or photos.
βοΈ Respect creators: Recipio preserves author attribution and source links to give proper credit to recipe creators. Consider visiting the original site to support the author!