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Mizen provides powerful tools to organize, find, and manage your recipe collection. Whether you have a few favorites or hundreds of recipes, Mizen helps you stay organized.

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Recipe Storage

Mizen stores recipes locally in your browser using localStorage. This means:
  • Recipes are private and stored on your device
  • No account required for basic functionality
  • Recipes persist between sessions
  • Works offline once a recipe is parsed

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Recent Recipes

Recently parsed recipes appear on the homepage below the search bar.

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What You See

Each recipe in the Recent Recipes list shows:
  • Recipe title
  • Total time (prep + cook time) as a pill badge
  • Three-dot menu for quick actions

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Quick Actions Menu

Click the three-dot menu (⋯) on any recipe to:
  • Open in new tab: View the original source recipe in a new browser tab
  • Add to Cookbook: Bookmark the recipe for easy access
  • Copy link: Copy the source URL to clipboard
  • Rename: Change the recipe title
  • Delete: Remove the recipe from your collection (with undo option)

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See More

The homepage shows 5 recent recipes by default. Click “See more” to expand the full list.

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Cookbook (Bookmarked Recipes)

Bookmark your favorite recipes to keep them organized and accessible.

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Adding to Cookbook

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From the homepage
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Click the three-dot menu on any recent recipe and select “Add to Cookbook”.
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From a recipe page
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Click the bookmark icon in the top-right corner of the recipe page. The icon fills when a recipe is bookmarked.
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Confirmation
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Bookmarked recipes appear in:
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  • The Cookbook page (/cookbook)
  • The sidebar’s “Pinned” section
  • The navbar with a filled bookmark icon

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    Removing from Cookbook

    To remove a bookmark:
    1. Click the filled bookmark icon on the recipe page, or
    2. Select “Remove from Cookbook” from the three-dot menu
    3. Confirm the removal when prompted
    Recipes remain in your Recent Recipes even after unbookmarking. The sidebar (visible on desktop, hamburger menu on mobile) provides quick access to your recipe collection. Pinned Bookmarked recipes appear in the Pinned section at the top of the sidebar. This section only shows recipes you’ve explicitly bookmarked. Recipes All your recent recipes (bookmarked and unbookmarked) appear in the Recipes section. The active recipe is highlighted with a gray background. Recipe Icons Each recipe displays a cuisine-specific icon (e.g., a tomato for Italian, a bowl for Asian). If no cuisine is detected, a generic icon appears. Reordering Recipes Click and drag the grip handle (⋮⋮) next to any recipe to reorder your list. Your custom order persists across sessions. Hover Cards (Desktop) Hover over any recipe in the sidebar to see a preview card with:
    • Recipe title
    • Prep and cook times
    • Cuisine tags
    • Quick actions (open, rename, delete)
    Right-Click Menu Right-click (or long-press on mobile) any sidebar recipe to access the context menu with quick actions.

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    Searching Recipes

    Mizen offers multiple ways to search and find recipes. Type in the search bar on the homepage to search through:
    • Recipe titles
    • Recipe descriptions
    • Recently parsed recipes
    Results appear in a dropdown as you type, showing up to 5 matching recipes.

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    Command Palette (⌘K)

    Press ⌘K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows/Linux) anywhere in the app to open the command palette. Use it to:
    • Search all recipes by title
    • Quickly navigate to any recipe
    • Access common actions
    Type to filter results, then press Enter or click to select. The navbar at the top includes an inline search field for quick access on any page.

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    Recipe Organization Tips

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    Renaming Recipes

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    Open the rename dialog
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    Click the three-dot menu on a recipe and select “Rename”, or access it from the recipe page settings menu.
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    Enter a new title
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    Type your desired recipe title. This doesn’t change the original source recipe, only how it appears in Mizen.
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    Save changes
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    Press Enter or click “Save”. The new title appears everywhere the recipe is shown.

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    Deleting Recipes

    When you delete a recipe:
    1. A confirmation dialog appears to prevent accidental deletion
    2. The recipe is removed from Recent Recipes and Cookbook
    3. A toast notification with an “Undo” button appears for 5 seconds
    4. Click “Undo” to restore the recipe with all its data (progress, bookmarks, etc.)

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    Cookbook Page

    Navigate to the Cookbook page by:
    • Clicking “Cookbook” in the navbar
    • Clicking “Cookbook” in the sidebar (when available)
    The Cookbook page displays all bookmarked recipes in a grid layout with:
    • Recipe title and cuisine tags
    • Recipe summary
    • Cooking time estimates
    • Search and filter options

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    Data Persistence

    Mizen saves several types of data locally:

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    Recipe Data

    • Full recipe content (ingredients, instructions, metadata)
    • Source URL and author information
    • AI-generated summaries and guidance
    • Custom titles (if renamed)

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    Progress Data

    • Checked ingredients (persisted per recipe)
    • Collapsed/expanded ingredient groups
    • Servings adjustments
    • Unit system preferences (metric/imperial)

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    Preferences

    • Recipe order in sidebar
    • Bookmark status
    • Pin status
    • Sidebar width (desktop)

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    Photos

    • Dish photos captured in the Plate tab
    • Image data for recipes parsed from images

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    Exporting Recipes

    You can export individual recipes as plain text:
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    Open recipe settings
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    Click the settings icon (gear) on any recipe page.
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    Copy as plain text
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    Select “Copy recipe” from the menu.
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    Paste anywhere
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    The recipe is copied to your clipboard as formatted text including:
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  • Title and author
  • Ingredients (with current serving size)
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Cooking times

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    Tips for Organization

    Use Descriptive Titles: Rename recipes with descriptive titles that help you remember what they are (e.g., “Mom’s Chocolate Chip Cookies” instead of just “Cookies”).
    Bookmark Sparingly: Only bookmark recipes you plan to make again. This keeps your Cookbook focused on true favorites.
    Regular Cleanup: Periodically review your Recent Recipes and delete ones you won’t make again to keep your collection manageable.
    Search by Ingredients: When searching, include ingredient names to find recipes that use specific items you have on hand.

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