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Why: Quickly expand your recipe collection by importing recipes from external websites. This feature saves you time and helps your subscribers access a wider variety of content.
Navigate: App Station > Content Library > Recipes > Import
Quick Start
Navigate to the Content Library in App Station.
Click the Import dropdown and choose Import from URL.
Read and acknowledge the copyright warning.
Paste the recipe URL and click Extract.
Review the extracted recipe summary (title, times, servings, steps, nutrition).
Review and edit the extracted ingredients as needed.
Click Insert Ingredients to save.
Open the recipe in the editor for final adjustments.
Detailed Instructions
Step 1: Navigate to the Content Library
Start by logging into your App Station and navigating to the Content Library. This is where you manage all your recipes and other content.
Step 2: Import from URL
Click on the Import dropdown button located at the top right of the Content Library. From the dropdown menu, select Import from URL.
Step 3: Copyright Acknowledgment
Before proceeding, you will see a copyright warning. This is important because it reminds you that the content you are importing may be copyrighted. You must check the acknowledgment box to confirm that you have permission to use the content.
Step 4: Paste the Recipe URL
In the provided field, paste the URL of the recipe you want to import. Once you have entered the URL, click the Extract button. The system will fetch the recipe data from the specified URL.
Step 5: Review the Extracted Recipe Summary
After extraction, you will see a summary of the recipe, including the title, preparation time, cooking time, servings, steps, and nutrition information. Take a moment to review this information to ensure everything looks correct.
Step 6: Edit the Ingredients
Next, you will see a list of ingredients extracted from the recipe. Here, you can:
Edit the amounts and units of ingredients.
Search for existing ingredients in your library to match them.
Create new ingredients if necessary.
Remove any ingredients that are not needed.
Make sure to double-check the ingredient list for accuracy.
Step 7: Insert Ingredients
Once you are satisfied with the ingredient list, click the Insert Ingredients button. This will save the ingredients and finalize the import process.
Step 8: Final Adjustments in the Recipe Editor
After inserting the ingredients, you can open the recipe in the editor for any final adjustments. This is where you can add additional details, images, or instructions to enhance the recipe.
Member Access
If your members have the Import from URL feature enabled in their access level, they can also use this feature to import recipes from external websites. Remember that the copyright acknowledgment is required every time they use this feature.
Non-English Kitchens
For non-English kitchens, if you import a recipe, any merge suggestions will show the translated catalog name first, followed by the English name underneath. This ensures clarity for your members.