Recipe App: How to search for a recipe

Finding your next recipe in the Recipes App is easy. Follow these steps to search for recipes.

How to Search for Recipes

Go to the "Explore Recipes" option on the left side of the app.
From here you can browse a few ways:
1. Browse by Meal Type: Select a meal type to see recipes in that meal category, like Breakfast or Finger Food.
2. Browse by Diet or Dietary Restrictions: Select a recipe that fits your dietary needs, like Gluten Free or Vegan.
3. Browse by Cuisine: Click on a cuisine category to explore recipes from specific regional or cultural cuisines, like Cajun or Irish.
4. Use the Search Bar: Type in a specific dish or ingredient to quickly find recipes that relate to your search terms. You can also use the Intolerance Filter to exclude recipes with certain ingredients.

Note: The search bar looks through the entire Recipes Library, no matter where you are in the app.

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*Image shows the Explore Recipes page of the Recipes app, with a search bar and Intolerances filter at the top, and different categories of meal below.

Tips for Finding Recipes

Recipes Library

If you can't find a recipe, we recommend searching the web directly.

Refine Your Search

After getting a list of recipes, organize them by scope, duration (shortest or longest), popularity, or healthiness. Use the dropdown menu next to "Sort by." By default, results are sorted by score.

Navigating the App