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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 5, 2008
  • September 12, 2017

Features

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Manage your entire recipe collection digitally, accessible on your iPhone and iPad. Easily add, edit, and organize recipes, and even import from popular formats. Share recipes, create grocery lists, and scale ingredients for any occasion.

Recipe import (.mz2, .mxp, .mx2, .mmf, .fdx)
Web page for faster recipe entry
Automatic ingredient scaling
Search by title or ingredient
Grocery list creation and sharing
Offline access
Recipe organization with icons/photos
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What users say

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What's New in Handy CookBook

2.6.3

September 12, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. 64 bit support Bug fix

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User reviews

Handy cookbook CRASHED

List ALL my recipes of 30 years! No way to contact the people!

Update again please

Love the app. But you lose the fraction when entering a recipe.

Jan Lowder

I have used Handy Cookbook successfully for years Today as I am starting my prep
for Thanksgiving , it has balked at every
turn I can pull up a recipe but can’t do
anything such as edit, print, copy, send to
email or anything I am frantic as all of our
family recipes are here and no where else
HELP
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Best Ever Cook Book !!!

This is a great little cook book that allows you to store all your favourite recipes & cocktails. I have purchased numerous other cook books in the past and this is by far my favourite. Even does a google search for a picture to place upon your recipe. You will see what I mean once you purchase this book :))

Att dev !!! Only one issue !!!

When adding 1/2, 1/4 measurements when writing a recipe there is an error
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Over a year and I still use it every week

I was looking for a blank slate that I could mold to my own style. I file recipes oddly - by genre, ingredient, holidat and daypart (crazy but it works). and I have my own shorthand for ingredients and measurements. so, any app that forced me into a box was no good.

and, I wanted easy backups and flex ability to share/output.

I tried a bunch and they all failed.

this is simply one of the best apps I have - it does exactly what it promises, extends my recipes easily back to other formats, ties the PC in if that's how I want to load/edut a recipe. easy to backup, edit and update.

I took 4 thick paper files of recipes - pulled the very best (my go-to list) and loaded them. I also load new, untried recipes on the fly and delete them when they stink - update them with my alterations.

I liberally add notes to everything. now, we add photos.

this has made me a better home cook and everything is accessible when I travel.

freaking amazing.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

Fractions not properly saved when entering recipes

Bug

App won't open on iOS 13 and later

Bug

Unable to add ingredients in some versions

Bug

App crashes on iPhone 4 and 3G

Bug

Web interface connection times out during import

Bug

Recipes lost after device reset or software upgrade

Bug

Weird syntax appears when editing fractional quantities

Bug

App won't update on older devices

Bug

WiFi connection between PC and device unreliable

Bug

Ingredient amounts display as 'nan' instead of values

Bug

Inability to add recipes on some iPhone/iPad combinations

Bug

Requested Features

19 requests

Cloud synchronization across multiple devices

Feature

iPad version of the app

Feature

Apple Watch support

Feature

Automatic backup to cloud storage (Dropbox, iCloud)

Feature

Nutritional information fields

Feature

Weekly meal planner integration

Feature

Landscape view option

Feature

Ability to add ingredient preparation notes (diced, chopped, etc.)

Feature

Support for multiple recipe categories per dish

Feature

Metric measurement units built-in

Feature

Export to PDF format

Feature

Ability to edit categories from web interface

Feature

Prevent device sleep while cooking

Feature

Improved shopping list organization by category

Feature

Direct printing support (AirPrint)

Feature

Bulk ingredient entry/copy-paste functionality

Feature

Source/attribution field for recipes

Feature

Optional ingredient support

Feature

Separate ingredient and instruction sections for complex recipes

Feature

FAQ

What does Handy CookBook do?

Handy CookBook is a digital recipe management application designed for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to store, organize, and access their recipes easily. You can add new recipes directly on your device or import them from various popular file formats.

What are the key features of Handy CookBook?

Key features include the ability to import recipes from formats like .mz2 and .mxp, a web page for faster recipe entry on a laptop, automatic ingredient scaling for different serving sizes, and a built-in grocery list generator. Recipes can be searched by title or ingredient, and organized with custom icons or photos.

How much does Handy CookBook cost?

Based on the provided information, Handy CookBook is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating a one-time purchase for the app.

What devices is Handy CookBook compatible with?

Handy CookBook is a universal app designed for both iPhone and iPad. It also supports iPod Touch. For PC connection to enter recipes, a local WiFi network and a web browser on the PC are required.

Can I use Handy CookBook without an internet connection?

Yes, Handy CookBook is designed to work offline. Once your recipes are stored on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, you can access them, create grocery lists, and manage your collection without needing an internet connection.