How To Organize Your Recipes

Gather all of your recipes: The first step, like in any kind of organization, is to take inventory! What do you have where? How are your recipes stored – is that system working for you still? If you’re like most people, you haven’t settled on one system that works for you. Personally, mine used to be a combo of note cards, magazine rip outs tucked into drawers and endless pins from Pinterest. That’s okay – you’re taking a step to change it! (PS – our camera roll is still full of saved TikTok videos to make!)

Group recipes based on format: We aren’t delusional – we know that keeping things on multiple mediums is a thing. To combat that, it’s best to sort things of similar formats. We find it’s best to put anything printed together: recipe cards, magazine clippings, notes you’ve jotted down, etc. Keep all of your digital files saved in the same place – make a “future eats” folder on your phone for TikToks, screenshots and your favorite Pins!

 Declutter your recipe collection: Okay, it’s not time to look at what you’ve got.  Ask yourself, are there any recipes you no longer need? Have you saved something three different times? Sift through your recipes and decide which you want to keep and which you want to toss. We think its easiest to start with anything printed then move to the digital saves.

Choose a method for organizing your recipes: It’s time to decide – are you going to be physical or digital? What works easier in your world? Of course, there are pros and cons for each method but we like to stay positive so here are your pros: