Start with what you have
Scan the handwritten cards, import the recipes from family emails, type the ones you remember from childhood. Build the book from whatever you have now.
What makes it work
Organize by chapter
Use collections like 'Holiday Mains,' 'Grandma Ruth's Desserts,' 'Dad's Grilling Secrets' to give the book its own structure.
Gift it to the family
Export a collection as a PDF cookbook for printing and gifting at Christmas, a family reunion, or as a wedding gift.
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Frequently asked
Can I print the family recipe book?
Yes — export any collection as a PDF and take it to a printer, or share the PDF digitally.
Can family members add their own recipes to the book?
Yes — on the Family plan, every household member can add recipes to the shared library. The book grows with every family member's contribution.
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Preserve grandma's handwritten recipe cards with MyRecipe's photo OCR scanner. Digital backup that never fades, shared with the whole family.
Recipe Sharing App
Share recipes with a private link or build a public chef profile. MyRecipe is a free recipe sharing app — no social media account required.
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