Quick Items
Quick Items
Quick items are simple foods and snacks that don't need a full recipe. Add things like fruit, yogurt, granola bars, or leftovers to your meal plan and grocery lists.
Getting Started
The Quick Items page includes 85+ suggested items organized by category. Click any suggestion to instantly add it to your collection, or use "Add All" to add an entire category at once.
- Produce: Fruits, vegetables, and fresh herbs
- Dairy: Milk, eggs, cheese, and yogurt
- Meat & Seafood: Proteins and deli items
- Bakery: Bread, bagels, and baked goods
- Pantry: Canned goods, pasta, and staples
- Beverages: Drinks and juices
Creating Custom Items
Add a new item
Click "Add Custom Item" and enter the item name.
Choose a category
Select the appropriate category (Produce, Dairy, Meat, etc.).
Set a default unit
Pick from category-appropriate units (lb, dozen, bag, etc.) or type a custom unit.
Smart Default Units
RecipeHaul automatically suggests appropriate units based on the item and category:
- Eggs default to "dozen"
- Milk defaults to "gallon"
- Bread defaults to "loaf"
- Chicken breast defaults to "lb"
The unit dropdown is filtered by category, so you only see relevant options. Need a unit that isn't listed? Just type it in to create a custom unit.