The family reunion cookbook, started before anyone arrives
A reunion brings every branch of the family to one table, and every branch brings its own recipes. Collect them in a private Morsel group before, during and after the reunion, and give every household a cookbook to take home.
Aunt Carol's Sausage Ballsby Carol · Nashville branchAppetizers
Great-Grandma Rose's Sugar Cookiesfrom the original card · audio memoDesserts
The Texas Cousins' Scotcheroosby Jess · Austin branchDesserts
Sound familiar?
Relatives in a dozen places
Cousins in three time zones, a great-aunt who only answers the phone, and a branch nobody has heard from since the last reunion.
Paper forms and a weekend of typing
Mailed recipe forms come back in every handwriting, and somebody ends up retyping them all into a document the night before.
The elders' recipes are the ones at risk
The oldest cooks in the family have the recipes everyone remembers, and the reunion may be the best chance to save them.
Your reunion cookbook timeline
- 3 months before
Create the group
Start a group for the reunion and send the invite link with the save-the-date, in email and the family chats.
- 2 months before
Run the recipe drive
Ask each household for two or three recipes. Relatives can scan old cards or type from memory in a few minutes.
- At the reunion
Record the stories
Sit with the elders and record the story behind their dishes as audio memos, and snap photos of the food.
- After
Share the cookbook
Everyone keeps the recipes online for good. Print a copy for every household when printing launches.
What reunion organizers use most
Reunion cookbook ideas
One recipe per household
A simple ask that gets every branch of the family into the book.
The reunion menu
Save every dish from the potluck table, so next time nobody has to guess what Uncle Joe brought.
Recipes from the old country
Heritage dishes and the stories of where the family came from.
The elders' corner
Interview the oldest cooks at the reunion and pair each recipe with their voice.
In memory of
Recipes from relatives who've passed, with the stories the family tells about them.
The kids' table
Let the youngest cousins add the recipes they'd make, and bring them into the tradition.
What it costs
Free for relatives, simple for the organizer
Creating the reunion group is free, and every relative can join free, add up to 10 recipes of their own and see the whole collection.
If you're adding lots of recipes on behalf of relatives, Pro gives you unlimited recipes for $29.99 a year. The Pro Family Plan covers up to 6 organizers for $120 a year.
Compare plans →Questions
How do we get relatives to send their recipes?
Send the group's invite link with the reunion announcement and give a clear ask, like two recipes per household by a set date. Adding the first few recipes yourself and sharing a weekly progress update keeps it moving.
What about relatives who don't use apps?
Anyone who can open an email invite can see the recipes. For relatives who won't add their own, take a photo of their recipe card and let Recipe Card Scan type it up, or record them telling the recipe as an audio memo.
How far ahead should we start?
Two to three months before the reunion gives relatives time to dig out their cards. You can keep adding recipes and photos at the reunion and afterwards.
Can we print copies for every household?
Yes, when printed cookbooks launch for the 2026 holiday season. You'll be able to order as many copies as you need from the reunion group.
Is the reunion group private?
Yes. Only people in the group can see its recipes, photos and audio memos.
How much does a family reunion cookbook cost?
The group is free, and relatives join free. Organizers adding many recipes can go Pro for $29.99 a year, and we'll share pricing for printed copies when printing launches.
Start your group today
Add your first recipe in a couple of minutes, then send the invite link.
Get started freeFree for up to 10 recipes. See pricing