Honest Recipes supports five ways to add recipes. Here's a quick guide to help you choose the right one.
URL Import
RecommendedFastest method
Paste any recipe URL and Honest Recipes automatically parses ingredients, steps, timing, and images — stripping out all the ads and filler.
Works with AllRecipes, NYT Cooking, Bon Appétit, Smitten Kitchen, and thousands more.
Try URL import →Text Paste
For recipes from messages, emails, PDFs
Copy and paste recipe text from anywhere — iMessage, email, a PDF, or a website that doesn't support URL import. AI parses it into a clean structured recipe.
Try text paste →YouTube Video
Extract recipes from cooking videos
Paste a YouTube video URL and Honest Recipes automatically fetches the video transcript, then uses AI to extract ingredients, steps, and timing into a structured recipe.
Works with any cooking video that has closed captions enabled. Supports youtube.com/watch, youtu.be, and /shorts links. Note: Not all videos include recipes — this works best with recipe tutorial videos.
Try YouTube import →Photo Scan
ProFor cookbooks and handwritten recipes
Take a photo of a cookbook page, index card, or handwritten recipe. AI reads the text and converts it to a clean digital recipe.
Requires Pro plan. Limited free scans available.
Try photo scan →File Import
Migrate from Paprika, Mela, JSON, CSV
Import your existing recipe collection from another app. Supports Paprika (.paprikarecipes), Mela (.melarecipes), JSON, and CSV formats.
Try file import →Quick Comparison
| Method | Best for | Speed | Requires |
|---|---|---|---|
| URL | Online recipes | ⚡ Fast | Internet |
| Text | Messages, PDFs | △ Medium | Internet |
| YouTube | Cooking videos | △ Medium | Internet + captions |
| Photo | Cookbooks, handwritten | △ Medium | Pro + internet |
| File | Bulk migration | ⚡ Fast | Paprika/Mela file |