Managing Saved Recipes
With a Yumara account, you can save unlimited recipes and manage them through your Dashboard. Here's everything you need to know about managing your recipe collection.
Saving Recipes
From Homepage Generation
- Generate a recipe using the AI on the homepage
- Create an account or sign in when prompted
- The recipe is automatically saved to your Dashboard
- Access it anytime via "My Recipes" in navigation
From Dashboard Generation
- Go to your Dashboard and click "Add Recipe"
- Use the AI Generate tab to create recipes
- Recipes are automatically saved to your collection
- No additional save step required
From Browse Page
- Browse public recipes created by other users
- Click on any recipe you like to view it
- Use the save functionality to add it to your collection
Organizing Your Recipes
Viewing Your Collection
- Go to Dashboard or click "My Recipes" in navigation
- Recipes are displayed in a grid with preview cards
- See recipe titles, descriptions, cooking times, servings, and difficulty
- Recent recipes appear first
Searching Your Recipes
- Use the search bar at the top of your Dashboard
- Search by recipe name or description
- Results update instantly as you type
Recipe Management
Click on any recipe card to:
- View the complete recipe with ingredients and instructions
- Edit the recipe using the edit button in the dropdown menu
- Share the recipe using the share button
- Delete recipes using the dropdown menu (with confirmation)
Recipe Actions
Each recipe card has a dropdown menu (⋮) with options:
- Share Recipe: Generate a shareable link
- Edit Recipe: Modify recipe details
- Delete Recipe: Remove from your collection (requires confirmation)
Recipe Management Features
Editing Saved Recipes
- Click any recipe to view it in full detail
- Use the Edit Recipe option from the dropdown menu
- Modify title, description, ingredients, instructions, and timing
- Changes are saved automatically
Sharing Recipes
- Share Recipe: Use the share button to create a public link
- Share with friends, family, or on social media
- Recipients don't need a Yumara account to view shared recipes
Recipe Display
Each recipe shows:
- Prep Time: Time to prepare ingredients
- Cook Time: Active cooking time
- Servings: Number of people served
- Difficulty: Easy, Medium, or Hard rating
Dashboard Features
Recipe Grid Layout
- Visual cards showing recipe previews
- Hover effects for better interaction
- Responsive design works on all devices
Empty State Help
- If you have no recipes, you'll see helpful getting-started guidance
- Direct links to create your first recipe
- Clear instructions for new users
Troubleshooting
Recipe Not Saving?
- Make sure you're logged in to your account
- Check your internet connection
- Try refreshing the page and saving again
Can't Find a Recipe?
- Use the search function with different keywords
- Check if you accidentally deleted it
- Look in your recipe generation history
Recipe Display Issues?
- Clear your browser cache
- Try accessing from a different device
- Contact support if the problem persists
Pro Tips
- Regular Backup: Periodically export your recipes as backup
- Descriptive Names: Give your saved recipes clear, searchable names
- Use Tags: Create a consistent tagging system for easy filtering
- Regular Cleanup: Periodically remove recipes you no longer need