DawnM Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I want to get a meal planning app. I want it to allow me to have recipes on it, better yet if it can import recipes from online (multiple sites, not limited to one place). Suggestions? Thanks, Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugs Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I use Plan to Eat and find it super easy (it would have to be for me to use it)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 I should have clarified.....this is for the iPad, although if I can't find what I am looking for I may end up doing Plan to Eat again. I did it for 2 months and quit a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Dreaming Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I think Menu Planner has what you're looking for(iPhone, ipad, and iPod touch). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Have you tried it? I have already gone through looking at the iTunes apps available but really hate that you can't try before you buy. I need some first hand experiences. Dawn I think Menu Planner has what you're looking for(iPhone, ipad, and iPod touch). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Dreaming Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I have imported recipes. What would you like to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 I want to know if I can import recipes Can I copy and paste recipes Can I type in my own recipes Can I make a weekly plan will it also create a shopping list of ingredients? If I import (or type in) calories and nutritional information, will it store it and list it when I make the menu plan for the week? thanks, Dawn I have imported recipes. What would you like to know? I haven't used it to its potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disney Dreaming Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I just looked through the app and it appears it does all those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I like Paprika. I've used all of those these except the grocery list (It has one but I've never used it so don't know how well it works). I've been quite happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Do you have the $20 one? Dawn I like Paprika. I've used all of those these except the grocery list (It has one but I've never used it so don't know how well it works). I've been quite happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Do you have the $20 one? Dawn Definitely NO! The one I have I paid about $5.00 for. I went a looked and it's still that price. It's called the Paprika Recipe Manager. I don't even seen one for that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Pepperplate is free, and I've been very happy with it. Not sure about the weekly meal planning- I haven't played around with making menus at all on it. I use it for recipe storage and access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I use On the Table. It imports recipes, and makes shopping lists. It also uses your local grocery store's sales flyers to make meal suggestions using items on sale. I have the lifetime membership but I paid $0 for it. If you google for coupon codes, several will come up. They will appear to be expired - but try them anyway. :) My coupon code was expired, and worked fine. I also have MacGourmet, but never use it any more. ETA: Sorry, it's called Food on the Table, not "On the Table" ... Oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I starting using Pepperplate based on a suggestion from a thread here awhile back. It's fairly easy to use. My main complaint is that the list of supported sites for automatically importing recipes doesn't include some of the blogs where I get a lot of recipes. It's not difficult, though, to manually add a recipe so overall that's a minor complaint. If you are planning on adding lots of recipes, make sure to add descriptive tags to be able to filter your list later. Otherwise, your list isn't organized and it can be overwhelming to sort through. I also wish it had a spot in the planner section for adding prep reminders for meals, for instance if I need to put something in the crockpot by 9 am. I get around this by adding it on to the nearest meal. So if I need to prep something the night before, I will make a note in the Dinner section; if I need to get something prepped in the morning for lunch or dinner, I'll make a note in the breakfast section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murmer Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I love MealBoard. It lets you import recipes from either known websites or by hand...I do it using their on website off my computer...it is very flexible and seems to do everything I need it to...short of planning my week for me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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