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How to Enter New Recipes into Wen Dinner

by Wen Dinner Team

Wen Dinner makes it easy to add recipes from virtually any source. Whether you found a recipe online, have a handwritten family recipe, or received a document from a friend, we've got you covered.

Quick Recipe Entry: Paste Any URL

The fastest way to add recipes is by pasting URLs directly into the search box.

How It Works

  1. Copy the URL of any recipe you find online - this is the web address that appears in your browser's address bar at the top of the page (it usually starts with "https://")
  2. Paste it into the search box on the homepage or menu page
  3. Press Enter and Wen Dinner automatically extracts the recipe

The Parsing Process

When you paste a URL, our state-of-the-art AI interprets the recipe and creates detailed schedules from it:

  • Extracts the recipe title, ingredients, and instructions
  • Identifies cooking times and temperatures
  • Organizes steps into a clear, actionable format

Upload Documents and Images

Sometimes recipes aren't available as URLs. Wen Dinner can extract recipes from files and images too.

Accessing the Upload Form

Visit the Enter New Recipe page to upload documents or images.

Supported File Types

  • PDF files
  • Microsoft Word documents (.docx, .doc)
  • Plain text files (.txt)
  • JPEG, PNG, and WebP images

Document Upload Process

  1. Choose your file using the file picker
  2. Upload the document - our system extracts text content
  3. AI processing identifies recipe components within the document
  4. Review the results and make any necessary adjustments
  5. Save to your collection once you're satisfied

Image Upload: Perfect for Handwritten Recipes

Got a handwritten family recipe or a photo from a cookbook? Our image processing handles these beautifully.

Tips for Best Results:

  • Good lighting: Ensure text is clearly visible
  • Stable photo: Avoid blurry or tilted images
  • Full recipe: Include all ingredients and instructions in the frame
  • High contrast: Dark text on light background works best

The AI can read both printed and handwritten text, making it perfect for:

  • Family recipe cards passed down through generations
  • Cookbook pages you want to digitize
  • Recipe screenshots from social media
  • Handwritten notes from cooking classes

Manual Recipe Entry

You can also enter recipes manually by typing or pasting the recipe text.

Recipe Entry Options Compared

URL Pasting (Fastest)

  • Best for: Online recipes
  • Speed: Immediate processing
  • Accuracy: Very high for structured recipe websites
  • Effort: Copy and paste only

Document Upload

  • Best for: Recipe collections, PDFs, Word documents
  • Speed: Quick processing
  • Accuracy: High for formatted text
  • Effort: File selection and upload

Image Upload

  • Best for: Handwritten recipes, cookbook photos, social media screenshots
  • Speed: Moderate processing time
  • Accuracy: Very good with clear images
  • Effort: Photo capture and upload

Privacy and Sharing

Important Note: Recipes you add to Wen Dinner become part of our shared recipe database, accessible to other users. This helps build a comprehensive recipe collection for everyone.

Before adding:

  • Consider whether you want to share the recipe publicly
  • Be mindful of copyrighted content
  • Maybe think twice about Grandma's super-secret chocolate chip cookie recipe

Start Adding Recipes Today

Ready to build your recipe collection? Start with whichever method feels most convenient:

  1. Find a recipe online and paste the URL into the search box
  2. Visit the upload form to add documents or images
  3. Take a photo of a handwritten recipe and upload it
  4. Build your collection and start creating coordinated menus

With multiple ways to add recipes, you can easily digitize your entire cooking repertoire and take advantage of Wen Dinner's powerful scheduling features.