Frequently Asked Questions

How to download the EasyMenu application?

You can download the EasyMenu application from the website home page by clicking the green “start” button. After that the application will automatically download, install on your computer and start. If there is no Java environment installed on your computer at all or there is only a very old version, the application will ask whether you want to install or update it. After this is done, click on the “start” button again.

Why does not EasyMenu start?

If the application does not start, the most usual reason is the you do not have Java environment installed on your computer at all or there is only a very old version. When you try to start the application, it will ask you to install or update Java. After this is done, click on the “start” button again.

Is the application really free?

Yes, at the moment is is free. A new version with more functions will be available soon, and it will not be free, only the limited version will continue being free.

Does the application require Internet access?

No. After the application is downloaded and installed, it will ask to create a shortcut on your desktop. After you agree to it, you can run the application at any time.

Please note however, that some functions such as searching for pictures through Google or sharing your menu are possible only when there is an Internet connection.

I have added a recipe, but its ingredients do not show in the shopping list.

In order for the shopping list to show correctly the ingredients tab of all recipes must be filled. It can be done by editing the recipe.

Can I add over 30 recipes?

Yes. There is no limit on the number of recipes added to the application. The default cookbook shows 30 recipes, but they can be edited or deleted, and your own added.

Where can I download the recipes and how do I add them to my cookbook?

The recipes can be downloaded from recipes page. There can can browse and download the recipes. After you download the recipe as a .db file, please start EasyMenu application, and choose File-Open-Open Recipe(s). The recipe will be added to your cookbook.

Can the shopping list be edited?

Yes. Everything in the shopping list is editable - name, category, amount, new items can be added and the old ones deleted. To do so, point the mouse on the item, click the blue arrow that appears next to it, then choose whether to edit or delete the item. If you want to delete several items, select them and click the red “x” button below. In order to add a new item, click the “+” button below.

You can also change the amounts by changing the amount of portions. The application will recalculate the amounts automatically.

Does the application work on iPhone or iPad?

No. The application requires Windows, MacOS or Linux. You can however view the the shared menus and shopping lists using any browser, also on iPhone or iPad.

Can I add my own ingredients?

No. You can, though, choose from the database containing nearly 8000 ingredients.

Can I add several recipes for one meal?

No. Currently you can add only one recipe per meal. If you wish to have several in order to correctly generate the shopping list, please use the empty slots, or edit the shopping list manually.