Download the App

Get Family Recipes on your phone or computer

What is the App?

Our Family Recipes app works just like a regular app on your phone or computer, but you don't need to download it from the App Store or Google Play. Instead, you install it directly from this website in just a few taps.

Once installed, you'll have a Family Recipes icon on your home screen. Tap it and the app opens full-screen, just like any other app. It's fast, convenient, and always up to date!

On Android (Samsung, Google, etc.)

Using Chrome on your Android phone or tablet:

  1. Open this website in Chrome. You should see a green "Get the Family Recipes app!" banner at the top of the page, or look for "Download App" in the menu.
  2. Tap the "Install" button on the banner, or tap "Download App" in the menu bar.
  3. A popup will appear asking you to confirm. Tap "Install".
  4. The app icon will appear on your home screen within a few seconds.
  5. Open it from your home screen and enjoy! It runs full-screen like a real app.
Tip: If you don't see the install banner, try tapping the three-dot menu (⋮) in Chrome and look for "Install app" or "Add to Home screen".

On iPhone / iPad

Important: This only works in Safari. If you're using Chrome or another browser on your iPhone, switch to Safari first.

  1. Open this website in Safari (the browser with the blue compass icon).
  2. Tap the Share button at the bottom of the screen. It looks like a square with an arrow pointing upwards:
  3. Scroll down the list of options and tap "Add to Home Screen". (You may need to scroll quite far down to find it.)
  4. You'll see a preview with the app name. You can keep it as "Family Recipes" or change it to whatever you like. Tap "Add" in the top-right corner.
  5. The app icon will now appear on your home screen. Tap it to open the recipe book in full-screen mode!
Tip: On newer iPhones, the Share button is at the bottom of the screen. On older models or iPads, it may be at the top. Look for the icon.

On Desktop (Windows / Mac)

Using Chrome or Microsoft Edge on your computer:

  1. Open this website in Chrome or Edge.
  2. Look for a small install icon in the address bar at the top of the browser. It looks like a monitor with a download arrow, or you may see "Download App" in the menu bar.
  3. Click it, then click "Install" when prompted.
  4. The app will open in its own window, and a shortcut will be added to your Start menu (Windows) or Applications folder (Mac).

Troubleshooting

Try these steps:

  • Make sure you're using Chrome (Android/Desktop) or Safari (iPhone/iPad). Other browsers may not support app installation.
  • If you've previously dismissed the install banner, look for "Download App" in the navigation menu instead.
  • Try clearing your browser cache and refreshing the page.
  • If you've already installed the app, the install option won't appear again.

The app updates automatically, but sometimes it takes a moment. Try closing the app completely (swipe it away from your recent apps) and reopening it. The latest recipes and changes should appear.

  • Android: Long-press the app icon on your home screen and tap "Uninstall" or drag it to the bin.
  • iPhone/iPad: Long-press the app icon, tap "Remove Bookmark" or "Delete Bookmark".
  • Desktop: Open the app, click the three-dot menu in the title bar, and select "Uninstall".
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