• Head over to the Glide website at glideapps.com.
• If you’re new, click on the "Get Started" button. If you already have an account, just hit "Sign In".
• Follow the steps to either create a new account or log in.

• Once you're in, look for the option to "Create a New App" or "Create New Project".
• Click on that to kick off a new project.
• Choose "From data" to build an app that’s driven by a database.

• You’ll need to connect a data source. Pick Google Sheets, Glide Tables, or another supported database.
• If you go with Google Sheets, you’ll need to sign in with your Google account and pick the spreadsheet you want to use.
• No spreadsheet yet? No worries. Create a new Google Sheet and set up your data. For a recipe database, you might have columns like: Recipe Name, Ingredients, Instructions, Preparation Time, Cooking Time, Image URL, etc.

• In your Google Sheet (or whatever data source you’re using), set up the columns you need for your recipes.
• Make sure each recipe has unique identifiers and all the necessary details.
• Add a few sample rows to test things out.

• Back in Glide, the app builder should now show your connected data.
• Head to the "Data" tab in Glide to check and configure your data.
• Make sure each column from your spreadsheet is correctly recognized in Glide. Adjust the data types if needed (e.g., text, image, number).

• Switch over to the "Layout" tab in Glide.
• Glide will try to set up screens based on your data automatically. You can tweak these as needed.
• For a recipe database, you might want a list view for browsing recipes and a detailed view for individual recipes.

• Add a new screen for your recipe list by clicking on the "+" button and selecting "List".
• Set up the list to show key info like Recipe Name and an image thumbnail if you have one.
• Configure the details view to show full information about each recipe (e.g., ingredients list, cooking instructions, etc.)

• Use Glide’s components to add features like search bars, filtering options, and forms for adding new recipes.
• Drag and drop components from the left panel to where you want them on the screen.
• Customize each component’s settings to fit your needs.

• Use the preview feature in Glide to test your app.
• Navigate through different screens to make sure everything works as expected.
• Make any adjustments to the layout or data configuration as needed.

• Once you’re happy with your app, click on the "Publish" button.
• Follow the prompts to choose a URL for your app and share it.
• You can keep updating your app and republish whenever you need to.

• As you gather more recipes, keep your Google Sheet or data source updated.
• New data will automatically show up in your Glide app once the spreadsheet is updated.
• Periodically review and refine your app based on user feedback.

Remember to back up your data regularly and keep clear documentation for easy future updates.