Sometimes you don’t know what you want to cook, but you know how you want it: Fast. Spicy. Vegetarian. PlateParrot’s tagging system lets you label recipes by mood, time, or ingredient, so you can filter your entire library in seconds to match exactly what you’re hungry for.
When Folders Aren’t Enough
Folders are great for organizing, but life isn’t always neat and tidy. You might have a “Dinner” folder, but tonight you need a dinner that is also vegetarian, ready in 20 minutes, and uses up those tomatoes on the counter.
Browsing through a “Dinner” folder feels like scanning a restaurant menu where everything is mixed up. You skip past the roasts (too long) and the steaks (not vegetarian) just to find a simple pasta. You know you have the perfect recipe, but it’s hiding in a sub-folder, and you’re too hungry to hunt for it.
Find the Vibe, Not Just the Dish
Tags are flexible labels that let you categorize recipes the way your brain actually works. A single recipe can be #Italian, #Quick, #Vegetarian, and #ComfortFood all at the same time.
Instead of digging through strict categories, you simply tap the tags that match your current situation. Only have 15 minutes? Tap #Quick. Cooking for a vegetarian friend? Tap #Vegetarian. PlateParrot instantly filters your entire library to show you only the dishes that check those boxes. It’s like having a personal assistant who says, “Here are the five things you can actually cook right now.”
Tagging is fast and fluid. When you save or edit a recipe, you can type anything that helps you identify it later. Use classic tags like #Breakfast or #Dessert, or get creative with #KidsFavorite, #DateNight, or #OnePotMeal.
When it’s time to cook, you don’t have to scroll. You just look at your tags. If you select #Spicy and #Chicken, the app ignores everything else and shows you just the recipes that deliver that specific kick.
This flexible indexing allows you to build your own culinary search engine. You aren’t stuck with the app’s predefined categories; you create the system that fits your lifestyle.
FAQ
What is the difference between Folders and Tags?
Think of Folders as the physical shelf where a book lives (e.g., “Baking”). Tags are the sticky notes you put on the pages (e.g., #Chocolate, #GlutenFree) so you can find specific types of recipes across different shelves.
How many tags can I add?
As many as you want! A recipe can have one tag or twenty. The more you tag, the easier it is to find later.
Can I rename tags later?
Yes. If you decide to change #Quick to #15Minutes, you can edit the tag, and it will update on all associated recipes automatically.
