How to Import Recipes into Minichef

Minichef makes it incredibly easy to save recipes from anywhere. Whether you found a delicious pasta on Instagram, a viral cookie recipe on TikTok, or have a handwritten family recipe, Minichef can handle it.

Import from Social Media & Web

Minichef supports importing directly from thousands of websites and apps, including:

• Instagram (Reels & Posts)
• TikTok
• YouTube (Shorts & Videos)
• New York Times Cooking
• Pinterest
• AllRecipes, Bon Appétit, and more!

Step-by-Step

1. Open the recipe in your favorite app (e.g., Instagram).
2. Tap the Share button (usually an arrow icon).
3. Tap the Share to… option if needed.
4. Select Minichef from the list of apps.

The recipe will be automatically analyzed by our AI and saved to your cookbook in seconds.

Import from Screenshots

Can’t fully read a recipe from a website or social media post? No worries! If the recipe is written out (even in a caption or video overlay), you can take a quick screenshot and upload it.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 Take a screenshot of the written recipe. You can take multiple screenshots if the recipe is long.

Step 2 Open Minichef and tap the + (Add) button.

Step 3 Select Import from Photos.

Step 4 Choose your screenshots and tap Import.

Voila! Your recipe has been successfully imported into Minichef, ready to save, organize, and cook anytime.

Import from Camera (Handwritten Recipes)

Have a dusty old cookbook or a recipe card from grandma?

1. Tap the + button in Minichef.
2. Select Scan Recipe.
3. Point your camera at the text and snap a photo.
4. Minichef’s AI will transcribe the text and format it into a digital recipe.

Import from Text (Notes, Google Docs)

If you have a recipe saved in your Notes app or a Google Doc:

1. Copy the recipe text.
2. Open Minichef.
3. Tap + and then Paste Recipe.
4. The AI will automatically structure the ingredients and steps for you.