Using Recipe Genie AI

Our AI-powered Recipe Genie quickly formats and uploads your recipes. Just copy, paste, and experience the magic.

Recipe Genie allows users to simply copy and paste their recipes in any format, and the AI assistant automatically fills out the recipe form. Along with formatting, it also structures and optimizes your content with built-in SEO benefits—helping your recipes get easily found and ranked by search engines like Google.

Designed to make the recipe uploading process quick and effortless, Recipe Genie ensures you don’t need to worry about formatting or visibility. Just paste your recipe, and Recipe Genie will handle the rest.

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Creating and publishing your recipes on Chefadora is very simple. There are 2 ways to publish a recipe:

  1. By Using Our AI Powered Recipe Genie
    Our AI-powered Recipe Genie instantly formats and uploads your recipes. Just copy, paste, and experience the magic. After you click on the Review Recipe button, the recipe form guides you through creating the best possible recipe.

    After you click on the Review Recipe button, the form will appear where you can make additional edits. In this step, you can add extra ingredients that may have been missed, suggest alternatives or substitutions for existing ingredients, and upload pictures for each step to make the recipe more visual and engaging. This ensures that your recipe is complete, accurate, and appealing before publishing.

  2. Skip the Work with Free Recipe Import
    Already have your recipes on social media or another platform? Let us handle it! With our Free Recipe Import Feature, we’ll transfer your recipes from Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, personal blogs, or other platforms to Chefadora for you—at no cost. Sit back, relax, and start sharing your recipes hassle-freeLearn more here.

Steps to Add a Recipe Using Recipe Genie AI

  1. Click on the ‘plus’ icon in the navigation bar or head to your profile and click on the ‘Create New Recipe’ button to get started.

  2. Copy your recipe from your document or source.

  3. Paste it into the Recipe Genie text field. You can paste it in any format you have.

  4. Click on the ‘Review Recipe’ button.

  5. Recipe Genie will automatically format your recipe and fill out the recipe form.

  6. Review the filled-out recipe form. 

  7. Add the hero image of your dish and step-by-step photos.

  8. Check the recipe title, description, ingredients, method, and other details. 

  9. If necessary, make any edits or refinements to your recipe. You can add or modify ingredients, steps, and other details.

  10. Ensure that the formatting is correct and all the information is accurate.

  11. Click on the ‘Preview’ button to review your recipe.

  12. If everything looks good, click ‘Publish’ to make your recipe live.

How to Fill Out the Recipe Form?

Recipe Title

Start by entering the name of your recipe. Chefadora encourages using traditional names of recipes to maintain authenticity and cultural diversity on the platform.

Description

Write more about the recipe here. Include its origins and history, what makes your recipe special, any nutritional benefits, and how to serve it. A well-written description can improve your recipe’s SEO. Refer to SEO for Your Recipes for more details.

Hero Image

Upload a high-quality and original photo of your dish. Your audience will eat with their eyes first, so make sure your dish is presented in the best possible way. Refer to our Uploading Photos and Videos guide for more details.

Please note: AI-generated and plagiarised images are not allowed. Please refer to our Guidelines for the Use of AI Generated Images.

Prep Time

Enter the time it takes to prepare for this recipe.

Cook Time

Enter the time it takes to cook the recipe.

Video Link

If you have a video of the recipe on YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram, you can add the link here. Currently, only Instagram Reels, YouTube videos, YouTube shorts, and TikTok videos are supported.

For step-by-step instructions on how to get your video link, please refer to our Uploading Photos and Videos guide.


Servings

Specify how many people the recipe serves and what 1 serving equals.


Ingredients

List the ingredients required for the recipe. You can also add subheadings and sections to your ingredient list to improve readability of your recipe.

  1. Go to the “Ingredients” section in the recipe form.

  2. Add Subheadings: You can add subheadings to your ingredient list if you want to create different sections for easy readability. This helps to organise ingredients into categories, such as “For the Sauce” or “Dry Ingredients”. 

    • To add a subheading before your first ingredient, type in the desired text in the subheading field. 

    • To add more subheadings after a few more lines, click on the ‘+ Add Sub Heading’ button.

  3. Add Ingredients One by One: Type in each ingredient along with the quantity required and press “Enter” after each ingredient. For example:

    • 1 cup sugar

    • ½ cup water

    • 1 large onion

    • 100g flour
      The recipe form automatically highlights the ingredient unit if used correctly, making it bold if it is an accepted unit. 

  1. Add Multiple Ingredients at Once: To add multiple ingredients at once, paste them into the field and press “Enter”. Each ingredient will be added to a separate line automatically.

  2. Review for Clarity: Ensure each ingredient appears on a separate line for clarity. This makes it easier for users to read and follow your recipe.

Method

  1. Go to the “Method” section in the recipe form.

  2. Add Subheadings: You can add subheadings to your method list if you want to create different sections for easy readability. This helps to organise steps into categories, such as “Preparation” or “Cooking”.

    • To add a subheading before your first method step, type the desired text in the subheading field.

    • To add more subheadings after a few steps, click on the ‘+ Add Sub-Heading’ button and enter the subheading text.

  3. Add Steps One by One: Type in each step of the recipe and press “Enter” after each step. Keep the instructions clear and concise. For example:

    • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

    • Mix the flour and sugar in a bowl.

    • Add the eggs and whisk until smooth.

    • Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

  4. Add Multiple Steps at Once: To add multiple steps at once, paste them into the field and press “Enter”. Each step will be added to a separate line automatically.

  5. Include Step-by-Step Photos: If possible, include photos for each step to help your audience follow along better.

Chefadora uses an internal recipe ranking system. We highly encourage our authors to add step-by-step photos as it will help rank the recipe better on Chefadora. Including step photos improves the quality of the recipe and enhances the user’s experience. Learn more about Chefadora Internal Recipe Ranking System.

  1. Review for Clarity: Ensure each step appears on a separate line for clarity. Use shorter sentences and divide the recipe into sections for easy reading and understanding.

    Tips and Tricks


    Add any special tips and tricks for the recipe, including storage and serving instructions, ingredient substitutions, or cooking techniques. This section helps provide extra value to your audience and can enhance the success of their cooking experience.

    Examples of Tips and Tricks:

    • Storage Instructions: “Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.”

    • Serving Suggestions: “Serve the dish with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.”

    • Ingredient Substitutions: “If you don’t have buttermilk, you can use a mixture of milk and vinegar as a substitute.”

    • Cooking Techniques: “For a crispy crust, preheat your baking sheet before placing the dough on it.”

    FAQ’s

    Provide answers to common questions about this recipe.

    1. There will be some pre-written questions and answers for your recipe.

    2. You can edit these answers as needed to make them more accurate.

    3. Add new questions if you think your audience might have them.

    4. Delete questions that don’t apply to your recipe.

    Cuisine, Meal Type, and Diet Type

    Select the appropriate options from the dropdown menus. Choosing the right tags helps us categorise the recipes better, making it easier for your audience to find them.

    1. Cuisine: Select the cuisine type that best describes your recipe (e.g., Italian, Mexican, Chinese).

    2. Meal Type: Select all the meal types that apply to your recipe (e.g., Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack).

    3. Diet Type: Select all the diet types or restrictions that apply to your recipe (e.g., Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free).

    Preview and Publish

    1. Click on the ‘Preview’ button to review your recipe.

    2. If you wish to go back and edit the recipe, click on the ‘pencil’ icon or on the ‘edit recipe’ button.

    3. If everything looks good, click ‘Publish’ to make your recipe live.


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