Use the In-App Browser

Cookonut includes a built-in web browser so you can search for recipes, browse your favorite food sites, and save recipes — all without leaving the app. No more switching between your browser and Cookonut.

How to Open the In-App Browser

1. Open Cookonut and go to the Recipes tab
2. Tap the + button
3. Choose In-App Browser
4. The browser opens with a search bar at the top

Browsing and Searching

The in-app browser works just like any web browser:

• Type a URL directly in the address bar to go to a specific website
• Type search terms to search the web for recipes (e.g., “easy chicken tikka masala recipe”)
• Tap links to navigate between pages
• Use the back and forward buttons to move through your browsing history
• Bookmark your favorite recipe sites for quick access later

Saving a Recipe

When you find a recipe you want to save:

1. Make sure you’re on the recipe page (the page that shows the full recipe with ingredients and instructions)
2. Tap the Save or Import button (you’ll see it in the browser toolbar)
3. Cookonut will process the page and extract the recipe
4. Review the result on the import preview screen
5. Tap Save to add it to your collection

Why Use the In-App Browser?

The in-app browser is ideal when you want to:

• Discover new recipes — search and browse without leaving Cookonut
• Save multiple recipes in a session — browse a food blog and save several recipes one after another without switching apps
• Preview before importing — read through the recipe on the web page first, then decide if you want to save it
• Handle tricky websites — some sites that don’t work well with link imports may work better through the in-app browser

Tips for the Best Experience

• Navigate to the individual recipe page before tapping import — don’t try to import from a category page or search results
• Let the page fully load before importing — wait until you can see the full recipe content
• If a site has a “Jump to Recipe” button, tap it to scroll directly to the recipe content
• Use the browser for batch importing — when you find a blog you love, browse through and save multiple recipes in one session

Common Workflows

Weekend meal planning browsing:

1. Open the in-app browser
2. Visit your favorite food blogs
3. Browse through recent posts
4. Save any recipes that catch your eye
5. After your browsing session, add your favorites to the meal plan

Searching for a specific dish:

1. Open the in-app browser
2. Search for “best homemade pizza dough recipe”
3. Browse a few results to find one you like
4. Save it to your collection

Credit Usage

Each recipe saved through the in-app browser uses 1 credit from your monthly pool. Free plan users get 10 credits per month; Premium users have unlimited imports. Simply browsing websites does not use any credits — only saving a recipe counts.

In-App Browser vs. From Link

Both methods produce the same result. The difference is workflow:

• From Link is faster when you already have a URL copied
• In-App Browser is better for discovering recipes and saving multiple in one session

Choose whichever feels more natural for the situation.