Can I save favorite recipes?Updated 2 months ago

Quick Answer

Yes, all content can be saved by pressing the ribbon button. Tap the ribbon icon on any recipe to add it to your saved favorites. Access your saved recipes anytime for easy meal planning and swapping.

Saving a Recipe

On iOS and Android App

1. Browse recipes in your meal plan or Explore section
2. Open a recipe you want to save
3. Look for the ribbon icon (save/favorite button)
4. Tap the ribbon to save the recipe
5. The recipe is added to your saved collection

On Web (centr.com)

1. Navigate to any recipe
2. Find the ribbon icon
3. Click to save the recipe
4. Recipe is added to your favorites

You can save as many recipes as you want - there's no limit to your favorites collection.

Accessing Saved Recipes

Your saved recipes are accessible from your profile or favorites section:

• All saved content (workouts, recipes, meditations, articles) is organized in one place
• Browse your saved recipes by category or meal type
• Quickly find favorites without searching through the entire library
• Use saved recipes for easy meal swapping

Using Saved Recipes for Meal Planning

Easy Swapping: When you find a recipe in your weekly meal plan that you want to change:

1. Tap the swap button on that recipe
2. Browse to your saved recipes
3. Select a favorite to replace the original meal
4. Your Shopping List updates automatically

Building a Rotation: Save 10-15 recipes you love to create a personal meal rotation. Swap your weekly meal plan recipes with favorites you know you enjoy.

Why Save Recipes

Building a collection of saved recipes helps you:

• Save time: No need to search for recipes you've made before
• Reduce decision fatigue: Quickly swap to tried-and-true favorites
• Streamline shopping: Familiar recipes mean you know what to buy
• Ensure variety: Keep a diverse collection to avoid meal monotony
• Accommodate preferences: Save family-friendly or meal prep-suitable recipes

Organizing Your Saved Recipes

While CENTR automatically saves all your favorites in one collection, you can mentally organize them by:

• Meal type: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks
• Prep time: Quick weeknight meals vs. weekend cooking projects
• Dietary type: Vegan favorites, high-protein options, etc.
• Season: Summer grilling recipes, winter comfort foods
• Purpose: Meal prep-friendly, family favorites, guest-worthy dishes

Managing Saved Recipes

Removing from Favorites: If you want to unsave a recipe:

1. Open the saved recipe
2. Tap the ribbon icon again
3. The recipe is removed from your saved collection

You can still find the recipe in Explore if you want to cook it again later.

Tips for Building Your Collection

• Save as you go: Whenever you complete a recipe you loved, save it immediately
• Try before saving: Cook a recipe at least once before adding it to favorites
• Curate periodically: Review saved recipes quarterly and remove ones you no longer make
• Note variations: If you modify a recipe successfully, make mental notes for next time
• Balance your collection: Save a mix of quick meals, elaborate dishes, and different cuisines

Saved Recipes and Meal Swapping

Your saved recipes integrate seamlessly with meal planning:

1. Review your weekly meal plan
2. Identify recipes you want to swap
3. Tap the swap button
4. Select from your saved favorites
5. Shopping List updates with new ingredients

This workflow makes weekly meal customization quick and easy.

Common Questions

Is there a limit to how many recipes I can save? No, you can save unlimited recipes to your favorites collection.

Do saved recipes sync across devices? Yes, your saved recipes are tied to your account and accessible on all devices where you're logged in (phone, tablet, web).

Can I share my saved recipes with others? While you can't share your entire saved collection, you can tell others the recipe name to find in Explore, or screenshot recipes to share.

Will saved recipes disappear if removed from CENTR's library? Occasionally recipes are updated or replaced. If a saved recipe is removed from the library, it will no longer appear in your saved collection.

Can I save recipes I haven't made yet? Absolutely. Save any recipe that looks interesting to try later. Your saved collection is your personal cookbook.

Need Help?

If you have trouble saving recipes or accessing your favorites, contact our support team at [email protected]