How to Use Morsello's AI Assistant to Find Recipes to Import
You know the kind of meal you want to make, but not the exact recipe. Morsello's AI Assistant helps turn that vague idea into useful options — starting with the recipes you already own, then helping you look online when you need something new.
Where to find AI Assistant
If you have a Party Planner subscription, sign in to Morsello and select AI Assistant from the top menu. It is available on desktop and mobile, alongside Recipes, Cellar, and Parties.
AI Assistant is a Party Planner feature. Searches use AI credits, so the credit balance shown in the assistant helps you decide when to use it for a quick suggestion and when to use it for a broader search.
Start with the meal, not a recipe name
The assistant works best when you give it the context a good cook would need: who you are feeding, what you want the dish to do, dietary needs, timing, and ingredients you would like to use. You do not need to know the final recipe name.
Try prompts like:
- “Find me a vegetarian starter for eight that I can make ahead.”
- “What can I cook with chicken, lemons, and herbs for a casual dinner party?”
- “Suggest a dessert that works after a rich Italian main course.”
- “I need a new fish recipe for six guests that takes under an hour.”
The assistant checks your saved recipes first
Before suggesting something new, AI Assistant looks through your Morsello recipe collection for matches. That matters because your own library is usually full of recipes you have already saved, adapted, or trusted enough to cook for guests.
When it finds a match, you can open the recipe directly from the result and decide whether it suits the occasion. This is often the fastest way to rediscover a good dish instead of repeating a web search and collecting another bookmark.
Ask for new ideas online when your collection is not enough
If you want recipes from outside your collection, say so clearly. Phrases such as “search online,” “find a new recipe,” or “look for ideas on the web” tell the assistant that you want fresh options rather than only saved recipes.
The assistant suggests specific recipe ideas and provides search links so you can review source recipes yourself. Open a promising result, read the original recipe, and make sure it is from a site you trust before adding it to your collection.
This approach keeps you in control. The assistant helps narrow a huge internet search to a few relevant directions, while you choose the source, check the ingredient list, and decide whether it fits your menu.
From a source page to your Morsello library
Once you find a recipe you want to keep, copy the URL of the recipe page. Then open Recipes in Morsello, choose the option to import a recipe from a URL, paste the link, and let Morsello extract the title, ingredients, instructions, and image.
Review the imported recipe before saving it. Recipe sites vary, so it is worth checking the serving size, ingredient quantities, notes, and method. Add a category or tag while the reason you saved it is still fresh — for example, “summer dinner,” “make ahead,” or “vegetarian main.”
For more detail on the importer, read our guide to the best way to save online recipes.
A dinner-party example
Imagine you are hosting six friends, one guest is vegetarian, and you want a starter that can be prepared earlier in the day. Start by asking: “Find a make-ahead vegetarian starter for six guests.” If your library has a suitable dish, you can use it immediately.
If you want something new, follow up with: “Search online for new ideas.” Review the suggested search results, choose a source recipe you like, and import its URL into Morsello. Once saved, it becomes part of your own collection and can be added to a party menu, scaled for your guest count, and included in your shopping list.
The result is a useful habit: use AI Assistant to decide what to cook, then use Morsello to keep the recipe available for the next time you host.
Tips for better results
- ·Give useful constraints. Mention guest count, dietary requirements, cooking time, season, and the course you need.
- ·Say whether you want saved recipes or new ideas. This helps the assistant search in the right place.
- ·Read the original recipe before importing. Check that it is clear, suitable, and from a source you trust.
- ·Save with a purpose. Add a category or tag so the recipe is easy to find when you are planning the next meal.
If a recipe will not import
Some websites limit automated imports or use page layouts that do not expose recipe information clearly. If an import does not work, try another source for the same dish or add the recipe manually. For recipe files, use Morsello's PDF or Word document import instead of pasting a web address.
The AI Assistant can still help in either case: use it to find alternatives, simplify your search terms, or identify a recipe style that works with the rest of your menu.