Ever think about a recipe you saw online… but just can’t remember where? Those days are over! Whether it’s a trendy dinner idea from Instagram or a go-to dish from your favorite food blog, A Better Meal 3.0 makes it easy to save, store, and organize recipes all in one convenient place.
Now you can:
- Import recipes directly from Instagram, Pinterest, blogs and other websites
- Upload handwritten or printed recipes using your camera
- Edit and organize your favorites into personalized Collections
- Quickly build grocery lists, see nutrition added, and add imported recipes to meal plans

Option 1: Save Recipes While Using the App
Here’s how to find and save recipes by browsing the internet. In a few simple steps:
- Tap the + at the top right corner of your Home screen
- Choose Browse Internet
- Type in what you’re looking for (like “one pot meal” or “snacks for kids”)
- Select the recipe you want
- Tap Import—and you’re done!
Some recipes may take up to a minute to import due to formatting. Simply continue to use A Better Meal, and we’ll let you know when your recipe is ready to view. Your new recipe will be saved in Online Finds on your My Stuff page automatically and is ready to use anytime you want it.
Option 2: Save Recipes Directly From Instagram and More
Scrolling through Instagram and see something you want to try? Now you can save recipes right from your feed—it couldn’t be simpler. You can use this feature with Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, Facebook, blogs, online recipe collections, and more.
Here’s an example from Instagram:
- Find a recipe on Instagram you’d like to add.
- Tap the Share icon (paper airplane)
- Tap Share to…
- Select the A Better Meal app. The recipe will begin importing. If the A Better Meal app icon does not appear, tap More and then select A Better Meal
It only takes seconds! Your new recipe will be saved into Online Finds on your My Stuff page automatically and is ready to use anytime you want it. With the free version of A Better Meal, you get 10 imports a month. When you join as a Premium member and get unlimited recipe imports!
Organize Recipes Your Way with My Collections
If you’re a Premium user, you can take it one step further. Use My Collections to group your saved recipes into custom folders you name yourself—like “Weeknight Favorites,” “Holiday Baking,” or “Kid Lunches.” This makes it easier than ever to find what you’re looking for—and plan your meals your way.
Bringing Joy Back to Mealtime
Whether you’re browsing social media or meal planning inside the app, A Better Meal 3.0 helps you capture the recipes that matter to you—and keep them all in one place.
We’re taking the stress and worry out of meal planning—and putting the joy back into the kitchen and the dinner table. We hope you’ll explore all the amazing features that A Better Meal 3.0 has to offer:
- My Stuff keeps all your favorites in one easy-to-access place
- Create Grocery Lists with a tap—then share or send to your shopping app
- Explore thousands of recipes, how-to videos, and cooking courses
- Build confidence with quick, skill-building Learn to Cook Videos
- Get instant inspiration with ready-to-use Sample Meal Plans
- Enjoy Customized Meal Plans tailored to your preferences