Quickly Build a Recipe Form inside Google Sheets

Master Meal Planning with Google Sheets: Custom Recipe Builder & Automation
I walk through a little form building inside of Google Sheets with Inga.

In this comprehensive guide, we team up with INGA to create a versatile and efficient recipe builder and meal planner exclusively using Google Sheets. From crafting a flexible database without the need for external apps to automating processes with custom scripts, this video covers everything you need for advanced meal management. Learn to add custom menus, handle data dynamically, and save recipes effectively. With practical insights into data validation, VLOOKUP, cost tracking, and more, this tutorial empowers you to streamline your meal planning and recipe management with cost-effective, customizable tools.

00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:06 Meet Inga: The Nutrition Enthusiast
01:28 Challenges with Existing Meal Planning Apps
02:19 Building a Custom Meal Planner
02:46 Cost Considerations and Flexibility Issues
03:45 Sharing and Updating the Spreadsheet
05:47 Exploring the Food Table Database
07:10 Recipe Integration Challenges
11:11 Creating a Dynamic Recipe Builder
12:33 Implementing the App Script
14:51 Final Adjustments and Testing
18:09 Building a Vegan Burger with Egg
18:22 Fixing the Formulas
18:51 Automating Recipe Data Entry
19:48 Handling Recipe Flexibility
21:07 Saving and Rebuilding Recipes
22:00 Creating a Recipe Database
25:38 Adding Prices to Recipes
26:46 Final Adjustments and Testing
29:16 Tips for Using and Sharing the Tool
32:59 Overcoming Coding Challenges
34:11 Conclusion and Next Steps