11 Cute (and Clever!) Recipe Organizer Ideas
Updated: Oct. 28, 2022
You have torn-out recipes from magazines, a heap of hand-written cards and dozens of printed sheets stashed in the cupboard. It's time to invest in a recipe organizer.
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Recipe Book
Every home cook needs a durable recipe book in their kitchen. Why do we love this one so much? Besides its adorable lemon design, this recipe book contains recipe pages, recipe cards and recipe note pages so you can stay organized. You might appreciate these other pretty recipe books, too.
Why it made our list:Â There are quite a few Kate Spade enthusiasts here at Taste of Home. We personally own (and love!) our Kate Spade planners and cookbooks.
Vertical Recipe Flip Stand
No more paper recipes covered in food splatters and finger smudges. This vertical recipe flip stand is great at keeping Nonna’s spaghetti sauce recipes within sight. We love the cheerful pattern and the 8.5 x 11″ page protectors.
Why it made our list:Â This recipe stand has rave reviews on Amazon. Customers have not only bought it for themselves, but they’ve even gifted it to their family and friends.
Decorative Tin for Recipe Cards
Do you transcribe all your favorite recipes onto cards? This decorative tin for recipe cards is a perfect choice. It keeps your recipes neat and organized, and also looks great sitting on the counter thanks to its trendy design.
Why it made our list: Many of us at Taste of Home are obsessed with all things Rifle Paper. We frequently purchase their stationery cards, planners and calendars.
Recipe Accordion File
Some of us have recipes in all different sizes! If you like to tear recipes out of the newspaper, keep family recipe cards or print recipes—how do you keep them organized? One solution is this handy recipe accordion file. The tab dividers allow you to sort the recipes and keep everything in one spot.
Why it made our list:Â Reviewers can’t get over how sturdy this recipe file is. They believe it’ll be in tip-top shape for the next 20 years. (And yes, you read that right.)
Recipe Planner
This cheerful recipe planner has formatted recipe pages so you can keep track of your go-to recipes, as well as tear-off pages to make your shopping list. It’s a great choice to create weekly meal plans. (Here’s how to start meal planning if you haven’t already.)
Why it made our list: One of our digital editors loves Jeanine Donofino’s cookbooks. She has been eyeing this recipe planner, too. If you check out the Amazon reviews, it looks like she isn’t the only one falling for this recipe planner.
Wood Recipe Box
Sometimes there’s no reason to change the old-fashioned way of doing things. We love the timeless design of this wood recipe box. Sturdy, minimalist and full of vintage charm—there’s nothing like a wood recipe box that can be passed down for generations. Bonus: There’s a slot on top of the lid to perfectly display the recipe card you’re currently using.
Why it made our list:Â It’s made of high-quality wood, includes divider tabs and has space for hundreds of recipes.
Recipe Binder
There are a lot of options for recipe binders out there, but we love the features of this leather recipe binder. The cover is wipeable and easy to keep clean, and the gold foil detail gives it a little extra something. Inside, the nine tabbed dividers, sheet protectors and tie-clasp envelope keep all your recipes nice and tidy.
Why it made our list: Amazon reviewers are blown away by the binder’s organization. Plus, more than half of the reviewers gave it a five-star rating.
Cookbook Holder
If you prefer collecting cookbooks rather than single recipes, you’ll love this free-standing cookbook holder. It’s a great way to keep things organized when you don’t have a spare cabinet or shelf. Keep it right on the counter, because the wood design makes for a great display piece.
Why it made our list: Perfect for big and small cookbooks alike, this holder can hold most (if not all) of your favorites. We couldn’t help but notice how easy it is to assemble, too.
Modern Recipe Box
For a modern twist on the classic recipe box, try this Kate Spade recipe box. We are drooling over the black and white polka dot design. Inside you’ll find 8 tabbed dividers and forty recipe cards. Who knew a recipe box could be so cute? (Here are the cookie recipes that belong in that box.)
Why it made our list:Â Kate Spade not only made our list once, but twice! We can’t help but fawn over Kate Spade’s high-quality and durable goods. This recipe box does not disappoint.
Storage Box
For those heavy hitters with an overwhelming amount of recipes to organize, go big with this storage box. It can be tucked in a kitchen cabinet, and has plenty of room for hundreds, if not thousands, of recipes. A truly customizable solution—pop in as many files as you want with whatever categories fit your needs.
Why it made our list: The biggest selling point on these storage boxes? They’re collapsible and stackable.
Recipe Journal
There’s nothing as precious as a treasured family recipe. That’s why we love this recipe journal. Part recipe organizer, part diary, you can use the pages for a recipe as well as why it holds special meaning for your family. Preserve Grandma’s secret recipes to pass on for generations.
Why it made our list:Â Here at Taste of Home, we value recipes that have been passed down generation to generation. This recipe journal will preserve the memories (and delicious recipes) in the cutest way possible.
