CookShelf: Search Cookbooks

Name: CookShelf: Search Cookbooks
Rating: 4.2 (72 reviews)
Author: CookShelf Inc

Love your cookbooks more

Free · In‑App Purchases

72 Ratings
Ages

13+
Years
Category

Food & Drink
Developer

CookShelf Inc
Language

EN
English
Size

68.4
MB

Do you love cookbooks? Us, too. That's why we created CookShelf, the app that helps you make the most of your cookbook collection, and cook from the books you already own. Got too much zucchini in the summer, and an excess of cabbage in winter? Or are you just trying to find that one Bolognese recipe you love and make every year, but can *never* remember which book it’s in? Quickly find recipes across your cookbooks that use what you already have – no more forgotten vegetables wilting in your crisper drawer. Simply search by ingredient, dish type, or whatever you're craving, and CookShelf shows exactly which cookbook has what you need and what page it's on. CookShelf is built for home cooks who love real cookbooks and real creators. Set a goal for how many cookbook recipes you'll cook this year, track your progress, and look back at everything you've made. We bridge the gap between physical cookbooks and digital convenience – because the best recipes are already on your shelf. ◆ Instantly search across your cookbooks and thousands of online recipes ◆ Find recipes based on what's in your fridge ◆ See ingredients lists before opening your books ◆ Track your cooking: bookmark recipes, mark what you've cooked, add photos and notes, and look back at your cooks timeline ◆ Set a cooking goal and watch your progress grow throughout the year ◆ Reduce food waste: use up CSA box ingredients before they spoil ◆ Finally cook from those cookbooks you love but rarely open ◆ Over 15,000 cookbooks indexed ◆ Included with your Eat Your Books Premium membership – and your library syncs Join thousands of home cooks who are rediscovering the treasures in their cookbook collections every day. Terms of Use: https://www.cookshelf.app/terms Privacy: https://www.cookshelf.app/privacy

Ratings & Reviews

4.2

out of 5

72 Ratings

This price is hard to swallow…
Feb 15

Cevility
It’s obvious from even a small amount of use that this is an amazing resource, but OMG I’m struggling to accept the cost. I’m excited to use it with a first month free deal I got, but imagining keeping it long term makes me grit my teeth because of the cost. Hope they change the way they do things. It’s a wonderful resource, but many home cooks (who often cook partly to save money) will never find out because of the ongoing $$$ drain. Say I love it and want to use it as my personal cooking library index —- in 10 years I’ll have spent $400… and that’s if the price stays the same…
This price is hard to swallow…
Feb 15

Cevility

It’s obvious from even a small amount of use that this is an amazing resource, but OMG I’m struggling to accept the cost. I’m excited to use it with a first month free deal I got, but imagining keeping it long term makes me grit my teeth because of the cost. Hope they change the way they do things. It’s a wonderful resource, but many home cooks (who often cook partly to save money) will never find out because of the ongoing $$$ drain. Say I love it and want to use it as my personal cooking library index —- in 10 years I’ll have spent $400… and that’s if the price stays the same…
Worth the wait!
08/17/2025

Mom4aCrew
Since I started collecting cookbooks I have loved the idea of EYB & maintained a free membership. I knew I wouldn’t use a website enough to justify a payed membership. Apps are just my go to way of doing things now. I was anxiously awaiting this app that I heard they were working on. I am happy to say that after just a few days of using the free trial I know that I will be happy to pay for a membership. I know with this app I will be able to utilize my cookbook collection so much better. My only criticism of the system in general is I wish there was a way to eliminate multiple entries of the same book existing in the database. That way all comments & reviews on that particular book could be under one book & not spread across multiple entries.
Worth the wait!
08/17/2025

Mom4aCrew

Since I started collecting cookbooks I have loved the idea of EYB & maintained a free membership. I knew I wouldn’t use a website enough to justify a payed membership. Apps are just my go to way of doing things now. I was anxiously awaiting this app that I heard they were working on. I am happy to say that after just a few days of using the free trial I know that I will be happy to pay for a membership. I know with this app I will be able to utilize my cookbook collection so much better. My only criticism of the system in general is I wish there was a way to eliminate multiple entries of the same book existing in the database. That way all comments & reviews on that particular book could be under one book & not spread across multiple entries.
Love your cookbooks again (or even more!)
09/09/2025

WyndleCook
Have you’ve ever bough a specific ingredient for a single recipe and now wonder what the heck to do with the rest of it? This app if for you! I no longer feel guilty about buying pomegranate molasses, kaffir lime leaves, or harissa paste. I have a major cookbook problem and CookShelf has made my addiction manageable. I love that I can search across all of my books for a single ingredient and see reviews of recipes from other cooks. It’s helped me rediscover lost loves and find new ones.
Love your cookbooks again (or even more!)
09/09/2025

WyndleCook

Have you’ve ever bough a specific ingredient for a single recipe and now wonder what the heck to do with the rest of it? This app if for you! I no longer feel guilty about buying pomegranate molasses, kaffir lime leaves, or harissa paste. I have a major cookbook problem and CookShelf has made my addiction manageable. I love that I can search across all of my books for a single ingredient and see reviews of recipes from other cooks. It’s helped me rediscover lost loves and find new ones.
Game Changer!
12/31/2025

osucristina
Ok, I got a 30 day trial (shoutout Anchovy Book Co!) and thought it would be useless (hello I already have all the cookbooks in print, what do I need an app?) and I was SO WRONG. This is amazing. It’s like searching a recipe app but if your own cookbooks. Sure, you could flip though a bunch of books and find a recipe you want to make but why do that when you can search the app for “ground turkey” and it will pull up every recipe from your cookbooks that use that ingredient. Love the comments feature too!
Game Changer!
12/31/2025

osucristina

Ok, I got a 30 day trial (shoutout Anchovy Book Co!) and thought it would be useless (hello I already have all the cookbooks in print, what do I need an app?) and I was SO WRONG. This is amazing. It’s like searching a recipe app but if your own cookbooks. Sure, you could flip though a bunch of books and find a recipe you want to make but why do that when you can search the app for “ground turkey” and it will pull up every recipe from your cookbooks that use that ingredient. Love the comments feature too!

- Save recipes and books to bookmark lists to organize your collection your way - Search history now shows your recent searches for quick access (releasing over the next week) - Request a full index for preview-indexed books right from the book detail page - Bug fixes and performance improvements, including a more reliable barcode scanner

Version 1.35.0

6d ago

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