If you are looking for a simple way to save, organize, and cook your favorite recipes in one place, Mealie is one of the best open source recipe managers available today.
With Yundera, installing Mealie takes just a few clicks. No server knowledge required.
✽ What is Mealie
Save, organize, and browse all your recipes in one place, with clear ingredients, steps, and cooking instructions.
Share recipes and meal plans with family members, so everyone can cook, add ideas, and plan meals together.
Access your recipes from your phone or browser, whether you are cooking in the kitchen or planning meals ahead.
Learn how to quickly install Mealie and start cooking with your own private recipe manager.
One click installation, no configuration required
From your Yundera dashboard, open the App Store and search for Mealie.
Click Install to start the deployment.
Yundera automatically sets up everything Mealie needs to run properly, including the server, services, storage, and internal configuration. You do not need to install Docker, manage databases, or edit any settings.
Once the installation starts, Yundera takes care of the rest.
Mealie needs a few minutes to initialize
Mealie takes approximately 5 minutes to fully start after installation.
During this time, background services are launched and the application is prepared for first access. This is normal and only happens the first time the app starts.
To avoid connection errors, simply wait a few minutes before opening the web interface. Once everything is ready, Mealie will be fully operational.
Secure your Mealie server with your admin account
After startup is complete, click Open from the Mealie app card in your Yundera dashboard.
You will be redirected to the Mealie web interface.
On your first visit, you will have to login to the admin account. This account is used to manage the users and other settings.
To login use the default login infos provided by Yundera:
| ID | [email protected] |
|---|---|
| Password | Provided by Yundera* |
* You can find these informations in the tips panel by clicking on the app icon in the top right of the Mealie app from your Yundera Dashboard.
After logging in for the first time:
Once this step is done, Mealie is ready to use.
Add Mealie to your home screen:
This creates an app-like shortcut that opens Mealie full screen.
Add Mealie to your home screen:
This creates an app-like shortcut that opens Mealie full screen.