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Dutch apple pie (appeltaart)
Dutch Apple Pie
6 step photosImported from bakingwithmarieke.nl · translated from Dutch
1Peel, core and slice the apples. Toss them with sugar and cinnamon.
2Rub the cold butter into the flour until it looks like breadcrumbs.
3Press two thirds of the dough into the tin and pile in the apples.
Most recipe apps
One thumbnail at the top. Every step photo from the original is gone.
CookBird
Step 1Step 2Step 3Every step keeps its own photo, right next to the instructions it belongs to.
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The best way to save recipes from social media
| CookBird | Saved posts & favorites | Screenshots | |
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| Written ingredients & steps | Sometimes | ||
| Reads recipes spoken in the video | |||
| Search by ingredient | |||
| Survives deleted posts | |||
| Grocery list in one tap | |||
| Works across TikTok, Instagram & YouTube |
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Saving recipes from TikTok & Instagram
How do I save recipes from TikTok?
Tap Share on the TikTok video, choose CookBird (or copy the link and paste it in the app), and CookBird turns the video into a recipe with ingredients, steps and cooking time. It works even when the recipe is only spoken in the video.
How do I save recipes from Instagram Reels?
Open the Reel or post, tap the share icon and send it to CookBird. The recipe is extracted from the caption, video and on-screen text and saved to your library.
Why not just use TikTok favorites or Instagram saved posts?
Saved posts are just bookmarks. You still have to rewatch the video to cook, you can’t search by ingredient, and posts can be deleted. CookBird gives you a written recipe you own, searchable and ready for your grocery list.
What if the video doesn’t list all the ingredients?
CookBird fills in what it can from the audio and on-screen text and highlights anything it’s unsure about, so you can fix it in a few seconds.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. CookBird appears in the share menu on iPhone and Android, and you can also paste links in the web app on your computer.
Can I save recipes from YouTube and Pinterest too?
Yes. CookBird imports from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook and any recipe website.
Is there a free app to save recipes from TikTok?
Yes. CookBird is free to start, and every saved recipe can go straight into a meal plan or grocery list.
Does CookBird keep a link to the original creator?
Yes. Every imported recipe keeps a link to the original post, so you can rewatch it and give the creator credit.
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