User Guide

Master every feature of Veganize Recipe with this comprehensive guide

Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Home
3. Recipe
4. Favorite
5. Shopping
6. Forum
7. Settings

Overview

Your Personal Vegan Recipe Converter

Welcome to Veganize Recipe, your intelligent companion for transforming any recipe into a delicious vegan version. Whether you're new to plant-based cooking or a seasoned vegan chef, our app makes it easy to adapt your favorite recipes while maintaining their essence and flavor. Our advanced technology understands cooking techniques, ingredient properties, and flavor profiles to suggest the most appropriate plant-based substitutions.

Key Features

  • Multiple Input Methods: Scan recipes directly from cookbooks, import from recipe image, input text manually, or import from websites
  • Customization Options: Choose from up to 9 veganization styles to match your dietary preferences:
    • • Standard Vegan/Plant-Based
    • • Whole Food Plant-Based
    • • Budget-Friendly Vegan
    • • High Protein Vegan
    • • Low Fat Vegan
    • • Raw Vegan
    • • Gluten-Free Vegan
    • • Soy-Free Vegan
    • • Nut-Free Vegan
    • • Raw Vegan
  • Recipe Management: Build your own digital cookbook with unlimited veganized recipes organized in custom collections, complete with personal notes and modifications. Find any recipe instantly with our smart search, and access your entire collection across all your iOS devices with iCloud sync.
  • Shopping Lists: Turn your veganized recipes into smart shopping lists organized by store aisles, with support for both metric and imperial measurements. Share your lists with family members to make grocery shopping a breeze.
  • Dual Measurements: View ingredients in both metric and imperial units.
  • Recipe Sharing: Share your veganized creations with friends and family.

Getting Started

  1. Download Veganize Recipe from the App Store
  2. Launch the app and create your account
  3. Set your preferences
  4. Try your first recipe conversion
  5. Explore different veganization options
  6. Save your favorite recipes
  7. Create your first shopping list
  8. Cook with precision using the in-app timer
  9. Share your recipe with the community in the forum

HOME

Recipe Input Methods

Camera Scanning (OCR)

Transform printed recipes into digital format instantly using your device's camera. Our advanced OCR technology can recognize text from cookbooks, magazines, printed cards, or any physical recipe. Simply point your camera at the recipe, ensure it's in focus, and let our app do the rest.

Text Input

Enter recipe details manually with our clean, intuitive interface. Perfect for typing in family recipes or when you want to make quick modifications before conversion. The straightforward form makes it easy to input ingredients, quantities, and cooking instructions.

Image Input

Upload a photo of any recipe directly from your device's gallery. Whether it's a screenshot, a shared image, or a photo from your camera roll, our app will extract the recipe text for you using built-in image recognition—perfect for digitizing recipes you've already captured.

Website URL Import

Convert online recipes with a single tap by sharing the webpage URL to Veganize Recipe. Compatible with most popular recipe websites and food blogs, our app extracts recipe information automatically while preserving the original structure.

Using the Scanner

Our scanner is designed to make digitizing your favorite recipes effortless and accurate. Follow these simple steps to capture any recipe perfectly:

  1. Start by tapping the camera icon
  2. Position your device's camera over the recipe
  3. Keep the text within the scanning frame
  4. Hold steady while the app captures the text
  5. Review and edit the scanned content if needed

Tips for Better Scanning Results

Transform your recipe scanning experience from good to great with these proven tips. A few simple adjustments can make a significant difference in the accuracy of your scanned recipes:

  • Ensure good lighting - natural light works best
  • Keep the recipe page flat and smooth
  • Avoid shadows and glare on the text
  • Hold your device parallel to the page
  • Make sure all text is clearly visible
  • Use a contrasting background
  • Check scanned text for accuracy before conversion

Veganizing Recipes

Understanding Veganization Options

Transform any recipe into a plant-based version that matches your dietary preferences and cooking style. Our app offers multiple veganization approaches to ensure you get exactly the result you're looking for:

  • Standard Vegan: Classic plant-based substitutions that closely mirror the original recipe
  • Whole Food Plant-Based: Minimally processed, wholesome ingredients
  • Budget-Friendly: Cost-effective alternatives without compromising taste
  • High-Protein: Protein-rich plant-based substitutions
  • Gluten-Free: Vegan options without gluten-containing ingredients
  • Soy-Free: Plant-based alternatives without soy products
  • Nut-Free: Vegan options suitable for nut-free diets
  • Low-Carb: Carb-conscious plant-based substitutions
  • Raw Vegan: Uncooked, whole plant foods prepared below 118°F (48°C) to preserve nutrients and enzymes

Viewing Transformation Details

Understand exactly how your recipe has been transformed with our detailed conversion breakdown. Each substitution is clearly mentioned, helping you learn why certain ingredients work best as replacements:

  • Get explanations in pro-tips after the conversion
  • Learn about the role of each replacement ingredient
  • View cooking technique adjustments if needed

Understanding Ingredient Substitutions

Our advanced technology considers multiple factors when suggesting replacements, ensuring your veganized recipe maintains the intended texture, flavor, and function of the original ingredients. Each substitution is chosen based on:

  • Texture matching
  • Flavor profile
  • Cooking behavior
  • Nutritional balance
  • Availability of ingredients
  • Your dietary preferences

Nutritional Information

Make informed decisions about your veganized recipes with our calorie and protein breakdown. Compare the original and veganized versions to understand how the transformation affects the nutritional profile:

  • Protein content comparison
  • Calorie adjustments

After each conversion, the app automatically calculates and displays the estimated calories, protein, fat, fiber, and carbohydrates for the veganized recipe.

Saving Veganized Recipes

Keep your successful veganized recipes at your fingertips for future reference. Every saved recipe includes your customizations, notes, and the conversion details that made it work:

  • Save unlimited veganized recipes to your personal collection
  • Organize recipes into custom categories
  • Add personal notes and cooking tips
  • Mark favorites for quick access
  • Share successful conversions with friends, family and community

Home Action Menu

Take control of your recipe conversion journey with these essential actions:

Image Input Select recipe photos from your device's gallery to convert into digital text. Ideal for previously photographed recipes or shared recipe images.
Original Recipe Review Edit and adjust the scanned or imported recipe content before veganization. Make corrections or modifications to ensure accuracy.
Veganize Options Choose your preferred veganization style from multiple options like standard vegan, whole food plant-based, budget-friendly, high-protein, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, low-fat and raw vegan.
Recipe Image Personalize your veganized recipe by adding your own recipe photo. Replace the default image with your cooking results or presentation style.
Preview Review the suggested vegan substitutions and transformation details before finalizing your conversion. Understand why each replacement was chosen.
Adjust Fine-tune the suggested substitutions and customize the conversion to your preferences. Modify ingredients or quantities to make the recipe truly yours.
Save Add the veganized recipe to your personal collection for easy access anytime. Organize your successful conversions into custom categories.
Share Spread plant-based inspiration by sharing your veganized recipes with family and friends through email, messaging apps, or social media. You can also share your creations directly with the in-app community to inspire others and join the conversation.
Nutrition See the estimated calories, carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber content of your veganized recipe. Get a quick snapshot of these essential nutritional values to help guide your dietary choices and maintain a balanced plant-based lifestyle.

Recipe

Recipe Management

Your successfully veganized recipes can be saved in the Recipe section. Here you'll find all your converted recipes organized and ready to cook. Browse your collection with either the visually appealing list view with detailed information at a glance.

Editing Saved Recipes

Make your recipes truly yours by fine-tuning them anytime:

  • Adjust ingredient quantities
  • Update cooking instructions, pro-tip and notes
  • Fine-tune preparation, and cooking times
  • Edit recipe titles, servings, and image

Adding Notes and Tips

Capture your cooking journey with personal notes and tips:

  • Add cooking success tips
  • Note ingredient variations
  • Record serving suggestions
  • Save preparation shortcuts
  • Document family preferences

Recipe Categories

Organize recipes your way with custom categories:

  • Assign recipes to their preferred categories
  • Easily manage category assignments

Search Recipe

Find any recipe in your collection instantly:

  • Search by recipe name
  • Search by categories
  • Search by ingredients
  • Search from recently added recipes

Recipe Action Menu

Transform your recipe management with these essential actions:

Recipe Actions Descriptions
Edit Recipe Modify any aspect of your saved recipe, from ingredients to instructions. Keep your recipes up-to-date with your latest preferences.
Add Note Capture your cooking experiences, modifications, and tips. Personal notes travel with the recipe for future reference.
Share Recipe Spread plant-based inspiration by sharing your veganized recipes through email or messaging apps.
Add to Shopping Transform recipes into ready-to-use shopping lists. Scale ingredients to your desired serving size.
Remove from Shopping Keep your shopping list relevant by removing recipe ingredients you no longer need to purchase.
Adjust Serving Scale your recipe up or down by adjusting serving sizes, with ingredient quantities automatically recalculated.
Delete Remove recipes you no longer need from your collection. Keep your recipe library fresh and relevant.
Add to Favorites Mark your most-loved recipes for quick access. Build a collection of go-to dishes.
Remove from Favorites Easily un-favorite a recipe with a single tap when it's no longer a top choice.
All Recipe Tab View your complete recipe collection in one place. Default view showing all your veganized recipes.
Favorite Tab Quick access to your favorite recipes. See only the recipes you've marked as favorites.
Recently Added Tab Access your newest veganized recipes first. Stay up to date with your latest conversions.

Favorite

Curate Your Culinary Journey

Build your personal collection of go-to recipes that inspire you. Transform your favorite non-vegan recipes into delicious plant-based versions and keep them easily accessible. Whether you're new to vegan cooking or a seasoned chef, your favorites section grows with your culinary adventure.

Quick Save and Unsave

Managing your favorite recipes is simple and intuitive:

  • Add to favorites with a single tap on the heart icon
  • Remove from favorites just as easily
  • Instant visual confirmation
  • Sync across all your devices
  • Access from any section of the app

Favorite Recipe Management

Keep your favorite collection fresh and organized:

  • View complete recipe details instantly
  • Access cooking instructions quickly
  • Edit and modify as needed
  • Share with friends and family
  • Generate shopping lists directly

Favorite Action Menu

Manage your favorite recipes with these essential actions:

Favorite Actions Descriptions
Add to Favorites Mark any veganized recipe as a favorite with a single tap on the heart icon.
Remove from Favorites Easily remove recipes from your favorites collection when they're no longer needed.
View Recipe Access complete recipe details, including ingredients, instructions, and notes. Access in-depth information about any favorite recipe instantly.
Edit Recipe Make adjustments to your favorite recipes while maintaining their favorite status.
Share Recipe Share your favorite veganized recipes with friends and family through various options.
Add to Shopping Create a shopping list directly from any favorite recipe with one tap.
Search Favorites Quickly find specific recipes within your favorites collection.

Shopping

Master your grocery runs with our intelligent shopping list system. Whether you're shopping for a single recipe or planning a week of meals, our thoughtfully designed features ensure a seamless experience from list creation to checkout.

Flexible Viewing Options

Aisle View

Navigate stores like a pro with our aisle-based organization system. Ingredients are automatically sorted into intuitive categories:

  • Fruits, Vegetables and Fresh Herbs
  • Pantry Staples
  • Frozen Foods
  • Canned Goods
  • Dried Herbs, Spices and Seasoning
  • Vegan Meat
  • Vegan Milk, Cream, Cheese and Yogurt
  • Oil and Butter
  • Sauces and Condiments
  • Baking
  • Nuts and Seeds
  • Beverages
  • Miscellaneous
  • My Personal Items

Recipe View

See ingredients organized by recipe, perfect for:

  • Shopping for specific dishes
  • Tracking what you need for each meal
  • Making quick adjustments to individual recipes

Customization Tools

  • Add personal items with the '+' button in the top right
  • Select or deselect specific ingredients before adding to your list

Shopping Progress

Keep track of your shopping progress effortlessly:

  • Tap items to mark them as purchased
  • Remove checked items to maintain a clean, current list
  • Toggle items' status with a simple tap

Cleaning Up Your List

Keep your shopping experience organized with easy cleanup options:

  • Remove all checked items
  • Delete entire shopping list
  • Remove specific recipes

Sharing and Collaboration

Transform grocery shopping into a team effort by sharing your shopping lists with family and friends. With just a tap, send your carefully curated lists through email, messaging apps, or other sharing options of your choice.

Aisle View Sharing

Share a smartly organized shopping list that groups ingredients by store departments and aisles. Perfect for efficient shopping trips, this view helps your family members navigate the store with ease:

  • Produce section items together
  • Pantry staples grouped
  • Spices and seasonings consolidated
  • All other categories neatly organized

Recipe View Sharing

Share your shopping list organized by recipes, making it easy to shop for specific dishes. Each ingredient appears under its corresponding recipe name, helping everyone understand:

  • Which ingredients go with each recipe
  • Required quantities per dish

Shopping Actions Menu

Master your shopping experience with these essential actions:

Shopping Actions Descriptions
Aisle View Browse your shopping list organized by store departments and aisles, making it easier to navigate through the store. Smart categorization groups similar items together for efficient shopping.
Recipe View See all ingredients grouped by their respective recipes, perfect for when you're shopping for specific dishes. This view helps you easily track ingredients needed for each planned meal.
Delete All Start fresh by removing all items from your shopping list with a single tap. Perfect for when you want to begin a new shopping list after completing your previous shopping.
Remove Checked Clear out all purchased items from your list while keeping unpurchased items intact. This helps maintain a clean, focused list of items you still need to buy.
Delete Recipes Remove one or more complete recipes and their ingredients from your shopping list. Useful when you change your meal plans or no longer need certain recipe ingredients.
Share Send your complete shopping list to family members or yourself through email, messaging apps and other supported sharing options with just a tap. Makes it easy to collaborate on shopping duties or keep the list handy on different devices.
Add Personal Items Add your own personal items to the shopping list that aren't tied to any recipe. Create customized entries for anything you need to pick up during your grocery run.

Your shopping list adapts to your needs, whether you're planning a quick dinner or preparing for a week of meals. Every feature is designed to make your shopping experience smoother and more efficient.

Forum

Community Guidelines

Join our vibrant community of vegan cooking enthusiasts and share your culinary journey. Our forum is a space for positive interaction, learning, and inspiration:

  • Be respectful and supportive
  • Share genuine experiences
  • Keep content family-friendly
  • Credit original recipe sources
  • Respect copyright guidelines

Creating Posts

Share your veganization success stories and questions with the community:

  • Post your veganized recipes
  • Share before/after results
  • Ask for veganization advice
  • Discuss ingredient alternatives
  • Share cooking tips and tricks

Engaging with Others

Build connections within our plant-based community:

  • Comment on posts
  • Like helpful content
  • Join discussions
  • Share your experiences

Recipe Sharing

Inspire others with your veganized creations:

  • Share successful conversions
  • Post full recipe
  • Include conversion notes
  • Describe taste and texture
  • Offer preparation tips

Forum Features

Make the most of our community features:

  • Search discussions
  • Search Recipe

Forum Actions Menu

Participate in our community with these essential actions:

Forum Actions Descriptions
New Post Create a new discussion or share your recipe success story with the community.
Comment Engage in discussions by adding your thoughts and experiences to existing posts.
Like Show appreciation for helpful content and inspiring posts with a simple tap.
Share Post Spread valuable insights by sharing interesting posts with other community members.
Edit Post Modify your own posts to add information or make corrections.
Delete Post Remove your own posts when needed.
Search Forum Find specific topics or discussions using keywords.

Settings

Newsletters

Stay connected with our plant-based community through our thoughtfully curated newsletters. Subscribe to receive updates about the latest app features, expert tips for recipe conversion, inspiring stories from our community, valuable insights about veganization techniques, and cooking inspiration delivered directly to your inbox.

General Settings and Preferences

Notification

Take control of your app experience by managing your notification preferences to stay updated about your app notifications and activities.

  • Allow Notifications: Master switch to turn all Veganize Recipe alerts on or off.
  • Shopping List Reminder: Toggle to receive a reminder to review your shopping list.
  • Remind me on: Select which days of the week you'd like your reminder (tap each day).
  • Remind me at: Choose the specific time for your shopping list notification.
  • Cooking Timer Alerts: Enable visual and banner alerts when any in-app cooking timer completes.
  • Timer Sound Alerts: Play an audible notification when a cooking timer finishes.

Clear Cache

Remove all temporary data stored by the app to free up space and ensure optimal performance.

App Update

Stay current with the latest features and improvements by checking our regular app updates and release notes.

Manage Subscription

Keep track of your subscription details, including payment methods, plan changes, and renewal dates through our straightforward subscription management system.

Help & Support

User Guide

The Veganize Recipe User Guide is your all-in-one resource for mastering the app's features and workflows. It walks you step by step through scanning, converting, saving, and sharing recipes, while also providing in-depth explanations of veganization styles, smart shopping lists, timers, notifications, and more. Packed with practical tips and organized for quick navigation, this guide ensures you can find exactly what you need to get the most out of Veganize Recipe.

FAQ

Find quick answers to common questions about the app's features, functionality, and veganization process in our comprehensive FAQ section.

Bug Reporting

Help us improve by reporting any technical issues or unexpected behavior you encounter while using the app.

  • Report technical issues
  • Share app behavior
  • Track report status

Feature Requests

Share your ideas for new features or improvements to help shape the future development of our app.

Contact Support

Reach our dedicated support team directly via contact page or email for personalized assistance with any questions or concerns.

App Version

Check your current app version to ensure you're enjoying the latest features and improvements we've released.

Account

Account Details

View and manage your account information, including profile details and preferences.

Sign Out

Securely sign out of your account to protect your data when using shared devices or taking a break from the app.

Delete Account

For a fresh start or account closure, you can permanently delete your account and all associated data through our simple account removal process.

Settings Action Menu

Manage your app preferences with these essential actions:

Settings Actions Descriptions
Manage Account Control your subscription, billing information, and account status.
Newsletter Manage newsletter subscriptions.
Notification Toggle Control which notifications you receive and how you receive them.
Support Access Quickly connect with our support team or access help resources.
Sign Out Securely disconnect from your account across all devices to protect your data.
Account Deletion Permanently remove your account and associated data if needed.