Importing From Other Recipe Apps

Importing Recipes from Other Recipe Apps into Flavorish

You can move your saved recipes from other apps into Flavorish in just a few minutes. This guide walks you through importing from:

• CookBook
• Mr. Cook
• Paprika Recipe Manager 3
• Recipe Keeper

Flavorish imports in bulk using an export file from your old app.

Before you start: what gets imported?

• CookBook → recipes + tags
• Mr. Cook → recipes only
  • Mr. Cook does not export categories or tags; you’ll need to recreate them in Flavorish.
• Paprika → recipes + categories
• Recipe Keeper → recipes + collections

Images, ingredients, instructions, and basic metadata (title, notes, etc.) are imported where provided in the export file.

Importing from CookBook

CookBook exports recipes as a YAML file, which Flavorish can read.

1. Export from CookBook
   • Open the CookBook app.
   • Go to Settings.
   • Under Backup, tap Backup / export.
   • When asked for a format, choose YAML files.
   • Tap Backup and save the file somewhere you can access later (e.g., Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive).
2. Import into Flavorish
   • Open Flavorish.
   • Go to the Account tab.
   • Under Import & export, tap Import recipes.
   • Select CookBook.
   • Tap Add file and choose the YAML file you exported from CookBook.
   • Tap Import recipes and keep the app open until you see “Import complete” with the success count.

Your CookBook recipes (and their tags) will now appear in your Flavorish recipe library.

Importing from Mr. Cook

Mr. Cook exports recipes as a .zip file. Note that it does not include categories or tags.

1. Export from Mr. Cook
   • Open the Mr. Cook app.
   • Go to Settings → Account.
   • Tap Export recipes (.zip).
   • Save the .zip file to your device or cloud storage.
2. Import into Flavorish
   • Open Flavorish.
   • Go to the Account tab.
   • Tap Import recipes.
   • Select Mr. Cook.
   • Read the note about categories/tags (they won’t be imported).
   • Tap Add file and select the exported .zip file.
   • Tap Import recipes and wait until “Import complete” is shown.

Your recipes will now be available in Flavorish. You can recreate categories inside Flavorish after the import if you’d like.

Importing from Paprika Recipe Manager 3

Paprika exports in its own Paprika Recipe Format, which includes categories.

1. Export from Paprika
   • Open the Paprika app.
   • Go to Settings → Export Recipes.
   • Under Format, make sure it is set to Paprika Recipe Format.
   • Choose the category scope (e.g., All Recipes) and where to Save To.
   • Tap Export and save the file.
2. Import into Flavorish
   • Open Flavorish.
   • Go to the Account tab.
   • Tap Import recipes.
   • Choose Paprika Recipe Manager 3.
   • Tap Add file and upload the exported Paprika recipe format file.
   • Tap Import recipes and keep the app open until “Import complete” appears.

Your Paprika recipes and categories will now be available in Flavorish.

Importing from Recipe Keeper

Recipe Keeper exports a .zip file that includes recipes and collections.

1. Export from Recipe Keeper
   • Open the Recipe Keeper app.
   • Go to Settings → Import/Export.
   • Under Export recipes to, select Recipe Keeper .zip file.
   • Save the .zip file to your device or cloud storage.
2. Import into Flavorish
   • Open Flavorish.
   • Go to the Account tab.
   • Tap Import recipes.
   • Select Recipe Keeper.
   • Tap Add file and choose the exported .zip file.
   • Tap Import recipes and wait until you see “Import complete” and a success count.

Your Recipe Keeper recipes and collections will now appear in Flavorish.

After any import:

1. Open Flavorish.
2. Go to the Recipes tab to browse all imported recipes.
3. Check Collections, tags, or categories (depending on the source app) to see how they’ve been grouped.
4. You can edit any imported recipe to:
   • Update ingredients or instructions, Notes, images, servings etc.
   • Move recipes into new or existing collections

Troubleshooting & FAQs

The file won’t upload or isn’t recognized.

• Make sure you chose the correct export format:
  • CookBook → YAML files
  • Mr. Cook → Export recipes (.zip)
  • Paprika → Paprika Recipe Format
  • Recipe Keeper → Recipe Keeper .zip file
• Don’t unzip or edit the file. If you did, export it again and upload the original file.

The import is stuck / taking a long time.

• Keep Flavorish open and avoid switching apps while import is running.
• Large libraries (hundreds of recipes) may take a few minutes.
• If it fails, close and reopen Flavorish, then try again.

Some recipes or tags are missing.

• Check what your original app actually exports:
  • Mr. Cook does not export categories or tags, so these can’t be imported.
• In apps like Paprika, make sure you selected All recipes (or the correct categories) before exporting.
• Re‑export and re‑import if you think something was left out.

Can I import from another app that isn’t listed?

Flavorish currently supports imports from CookBook, Mr. Cook, Paprika, and Recipe Keeper.If you’d like support for another app, email us at hello@flavorish.ai with the app name and platform. You can always add recipes individually using the Flavorish recipe importer or by entering them manually.

Still need help?

Contact our support team at hello@flavorish.ai and include:

• The app you’re importing fro
• The approximate number of recipes
• Any error messages you see in Flavorish
• The email address linked to your Flavorish account. This information helps us quickly locate your account and troubleshoot the issue.