How do you organize your recipes?

officiallymrswhite

I know this may seem like a dumb question...but I have so many recipes from all over the place (websites, MFP, books, magazines, family, friends...etc.). I just want to be able to organize and categorize them so I can find them easily. Any suggestions on how to do this?

Thanks!

blondechic213

I re-type all my recipes in Word, then I print them on multi colored paper and store them in sheet protectors in a 3 ring binder. My book is pretty big now, but its so much easier to have the same format throughout instead of having every page look different. Plus, I usually alter my recipes and its so much easier for me to type them the way I like them instead of trying to remember when I come across a recipe from a different source. Also, when you print the recipes yourself, you can make your own categories. I have sections for breakfast, lunch, dinner, sides, dips and desserts. Hope this helps. Good luck!

Fayve

I have old-fashioned recipe cards that I transcribe everything to. I think I do it for the sentimental value, since my mom had all of her recipes on cards like that too. The idea above about word sounds really great. I have a big recipe book from college now, and they would fit in well there

cramernh

I have one of those 5-section notebooks...

1.) Sauces/Rubs/Marinades
2.) Poultry/Seafood
3.) Beef/Pork/Roasts
4.) Soups
5.) Vegetables/Sides/Starters

sundinsgurl

I also have begun to accumulate quite a few recipes! I was wondering how to organize them as well

skinnnyxoxo

Use tabs in a notebook.

Have one for Main Dishes, Appetizers, Snacks, Drinks, Desserts (can't forget that one), Misc...

skinnnyxoxo

I re-type all my recipes in Word, then I print them on multi colored paper and store them in sheet protectors in a 3 ring binder. My book is pretty big now, but its so much easier to have the same format throughout instead of having every page look different. Plus, I usually alter my recipes and its so much easier for me to type them the way I like them instead of trying to remember when I come across a recipe from a different source. Also, when you print the recipes yourself, you can make your own categories. I have sections for breakfast, lunch, dinner, sides, dips and desserts. Hope this helps. Good luck!

I agree with the re typing idea. It makes things much easier

ibpammy

I either print directly from the site, or copy and paste into word then print. All my recipes are stored in 3 ring binders with dividers to organize appetizers, salads, soups/stews, slow cooker, chicken, pasta, etc. Very basic, but it works for me.

claudiandw

I have an online cookbook with a lot of my recipes in it, still working on it.

http://claudiasrecipes.weebly.com/