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Saved Recipes, Cooking Records, and Backups
When you make a dish again, check not only its name but also the sauce and serving count. A photo of the finished dish can help you recall the amount you actually made and how you plated it. However, check separately whether your saved records have been backed up to your account.
Before cooking for one
Start with an ingredient you already have, then check the recipe's full ingredient list, quantities and equipment before choosing your meal. For a solo meal, use its one-serving quantities.
You may be able to recall the amount by looking at a photo from last time, but check the saved configuration and the ingredients list in the recipe for the actual measurements. If you change the serving count or sauce today, the ingredients you need will change too. If you make any changes while cooking, it can help when comparing next time to remember which parts came from the app’s default instructions and which you changed yourself.
Save the configuration you chose, not just the recipe name
Even the same salad can make for a different meal next time depending on which sauce you add and how many servings you make. In Kkinion, choose the sauce and serving count for a dish you like, then save it to your recipe book. When you open it again, you can follow that configuration as you start cooking.
A finished-dish photo is a note for your next meal
It doesn’t have to be a perfectly set table. If you take a photo of the dish you made, it’s easier to recall the amount or plating next time. You can also add a star rating and whether you recommend it to your cooking record. Photos backed up to your account are different from publicly submitting a recipe.
Check your backup before changing devices
Saving and backing up to your account may not happen at the same time. If your internet connection is down or an upload is in progress, check the backup status in My Information. On your new device, sign in to the same account and retrieve the records backed up to the server.
If you originally signed up by email, your account will not automatically be combined with a Google login account using the same email address. Sign in using the method you used before.
Not every screen transfers to another device
Your account backup includes saved recipes, sauces, and serving counts; cooking records and photos; and food settings. Available ingredients and cooking steps and timers that are still in progress are stored on your current device. Don’t delete the app assuming that an in-progress timer will continue on your new device.
Clearing backups and closing your account are different
Deleting account data clears the records you backed up. Closing your account also deletes your login information. Public recipes you submitted, uploaded files, and server recovery copies are subject to separate policies, so check what will be deleted before proceeding.
Start by saving a meal you enjoyed today
Making a meal you like again is just as worthwhile as finding a new recipe. When you’re unsure what to eat next, open your recipe book first.
What to do before changing devices
Check the backup status on your current device, and first make sure you can access your account using the same sign-in method. Don’t delete or reset the app assuming that an in-progress timer will continue on your new device. Below, we’ve separated the items that are backed up from those that remain on your current device, and explained how the deletion options differ.
Continue with an actual recipe
You can follow the ingredient amounts and cooking steps in Tomato Garlic Pasta: the order for boiling the pasta after finishing the sauce.
Make it yourself with a Kkinion recipe
Here are all the ingredients and cooking steps for “Tomato Garlic Pasta.” First choose the quantity for your serving count, then follow the preparation and cooking instructions at each step.
Recipe ingredients
Tomato Garlic Pasta · Estimated time: 30 minutes · Equipment: pot and frying pan
Choose one of the two quantities below to suit the number of people you’re making it for.
- Spaghetti: 1 serving, 1 bundle (package indicates 1 serving) / 2 servings, 2 bundles (package indicates 1 serving)
- Tomatoes: 1 serving, 2 medium tomatoes / 2 servings, 4 medium tomatoes
- Garlic: 1 serving, 2 cloves / 2 servings, 4 cloves
- Olive oil: 1 serving, 1 household eating spoonful / 2 servings, 2 household eating spoonfuls
- Salt: 1 serving, 2 pinches / 2 servings, 4 pinches
Complete cooking instructions
1 step. Wash the tomatoes, remove the stems, and cut them into 2 cm pieces. Finely chop the garlic.
What to check: Cut each tomato in half first and place the flat side on the cutting board to keep it from slipping.
2 step. Add the olive oil and garlic to a pan and stir over low heat for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and salt, then cook over medium-low heat for 7 minutes. When the tomatoes mash easily with a spatula, turn off the heat and leave them in the pan.
What to check: Measure with the same household eating spoon. Don’t let liquids overflow the spoon, and don’t heap thick ingredients. A pinch is the amount lightly held between the tips of your thumb and index finger. If the pan dries out, add 1 household eating spoonful of water per 1 serving. Make the sauce before cooking the pasta.
3 step. Bring water to a boil in a pot and add the spaghetti. Stir it for the first 1 minute to keep it from sticking. Boil it for the time stated on the package, scoop out 3 household eating spoonfuls of pasta water per 1 serving, then drain the pasta in a colander.
What to check: If there’s no 1 serving indication, use one bundle, made by dividing a 400 g bag of dry pasta into 5 equal parts. Divide a 500 g bag into 6 equal parts for a similar amount. Nutrition information is based on approximately 80 g of dry pasta. For 1–2 servings, use 1 L of water (500 mL water bottles, 2 bottles); for 3–4 servings, use 2 L of water and a pot that holds at least 4 L. Adjust the default 9-minute timer to match the time on the package. Don’t rinse the pasta in cold water; go straight to the next step.
4 step. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce pan and mix over medium-low heat for 1 minute. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water 1 household eating spoonful at a time. Once the sauce coats the pasta evenly, turn off the heat and serve.
What to check: You don’t need to add all the reserved pasta water. If the sauce is already thin, don’t add any more.
Check the tomato garlic pasta ingredients and cooking steps
The images in this article are newly generated AI images based on the Kkinion recipe linked to this post. The featured image is also an AI-generated example. These are not photos of actual cooking or tasting, and the quantities or finished appearance may differ.