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How to Create Your Own Amazing Menus on Epicurious

Creating menus using our recipes just got a whole lot more fun with our new Menu Planner tool. Find out how it works!
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    Creating a Menu Is Super Easy

    If you're logged in, just look for the little pot in the top right-hand corner of every page. (If you're not, just click here to create an account.) Click the "Add Menus" button and you'll get started right away.

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    You Can Create Menus While Looking at Recipes, Too.

    Just click the "Add to Menu" button to add a recipe to a new or existing menu — you'll be able to edit your menu later, don't worry!

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    Meet the Menu Planner Tool

    This is where you'll be able to bring your menu to life, searching for recipes to add, putting them into courses, and making everything look perfect. Click here to reach the menu creation tool directly.

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    You Can Change Pretty Much Everything

    We've given you total control. Title your menu whatever you want. Rename your courses. Write up little descriptions. Add as many recipes you like. Get creative!

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    You Can Add Courses, Too

    We start you off with three courses, but if you need to add a fifth course to that dinner party? Go right ahead.

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    Choose Your Photo

    Once your menu is set, make it look pretty by selecting a cover photo. You'll be able to select an image from one of the recipes in the menu. Then you can save it to edit later or publish it immediately. It's that easy.

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    Now Share It!

    With a single click, you'll be able to invite friends, family, and the rest of the world to see what delicious taste you have in food. Don't be shy about sharing.

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    Show Us Your Menu and Win These Pots and Pans!

    Until December 31, 2015, we're having a contest. We're giving away a set of Epicurious cookware to the five best user-created menus. Click here to enter!

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