I have been using it for years

It is important to read the description and/or reviews when buying an app, as it seems that most of the negative reviews relate to being disappointed when the app was not what you imagined it to be. I absolutely love Cooking Light recipes, books, magazines, their website, and this app too.

I use this app often when I am running errands and realize I need to plan dinner and stop at the store. This app has saved my dinner plans on countless occasions, because I can find great recipes instantly. Also, once you pick an entree OR a side dish, you can select "suggested menu," and it will give you a suggestion for a complete healthy meal (including a dessert!), with the option still to pick a different side/entree, or the option to completely take the dessert or sides off the menu for that night. Additionally, you can see the nutritional value all added up for the entire meal. I LOVE that!

The app warns you if the recipe is a longer, more time involved dish, which is helpful too. I have made almost everything on this app. My favorites include the Asian Lettuce Cups, the White Bean and Hominy vegetarian chili, the Filets with wine sauce, the pork with cherry sauce- there are SO MANY good ones,

Yes, a search feature might be nice. However, I use this app so often that I am able to quickly and easily find whatever it is I am looking for. It also breaks things down into categories including entree, and within that, you can select poultry, pork, vegetarian, fish, meat, pasta, etc. Within the sides, you can select salads, pasta, potatoes, etc., and for desserts, you can choose quick cook or no bake.

There are only a couple of egg/breakfast type foods within the vegetarian option, so I would avoid buying this as a breakfast menu planner. But for lunch or dinner, this is a really great app! I have had it a long time. At one point, an update added additional recipes and those were included for free as I already had the app!! :)

It is NOT the magazine, so download a different app for that.

I love it and cant recommend it enough. I made my mom buy it too!! Lol.

Ellieinchicago about Cooking Light Recipes: Quick and Healthy Menu Maker