Recommend a 'make a recipe book' site?

I think any place that does books would work. Check out snapfish.

I have made two using Blurb. They were labors of love for two very special to me brides-to-be. I invited all of their family and friends invited to the wedding to submit photos of them with the bride along with some favorite tried and true recipes and asked them to include something about the recipe's meaning in their lives. I created a Table of Contents and sections like Appetizers, Salads, etc. I think they turned out great.

I don't know anything about software specifically for making recipe books.

Have fun, whichever program you use!

I've had a couple made with Morris Press in Kearney, NE. One for my band to sell as a fundraiser and one for my family. They do a great job and they're really easy to use/work with!

Yes, I wanted to add stories and have a lot of control over layout, etc.  Blurb has lots of templates and as you've done Shutterfly books, I'm guessing it's the same.  The last large cookbook I made was 3 years ago.  At the time I looked at cookbook making programs and there was nothing that worked for my needs.  Hopefully there's something much better now.

I made one several years ago on Lulu. It was easy and people buy their own copies.

I used Solentro to make a recipe books after my mil passed away. I typed the recipes in word and also scanned her handwritten notes/recipe cards, and then uploaded them.

www.solentro.co.uk/cookbook

I just purchased a recipe (binder) kit from this website:

www.tumbleweedpress.co/

It comes with editable pages so you can type and print your recipes. You are also able to add your family name, pictures, and quotes to your pages. I am using a 3-ring binder with sheet protectors to complete my recipe project. Thus far, I have printed out the sections, and I’m in the inserting my existing recipes papers into the sheet protectors. Once I have everything placed, I plan to type out each recipe, add the pictures, and use scrapbook paper to finish decorating my binder. The printable inserts add uniformity to the project. This will be a “working” recipe binder that I can add or remove pages from, as needed.

I found this company on Etsy. There are other companies (on Etsy) with similar products.

you could make a small one using walgreens photo, if that would suit your needs. you will need to make the dishes once so you can take pics to put in your family cookbook. i have thought of doing this for a while, but i haven't done it.

I designed one a few years ago, to be used with PS or PSE and then printed as an 8x8 Shutterfly book. I’m not sure if it’s along the lines of what you’re looking for, but... maybe?

Let’s Eat | Recipe Album

If you want photos or scanned recipes added, you could do them as a full page next to the recipe.

Prior to me designing this, we did a family cookbook and had it printed through Shutterfly. We did the max (100 pages) and they were all falling out, so I would definitely keep it more in the 75-page range. And, honestly, I might look into having it printed at Staples or something, so it could be spiral bound.

ETA: You could really use this with any printing company, as, once you are finished, you basically just have an 8x8 photo.

I think my recipe binder will eventually be made into a digital book. That is the goal anyway. I am still organizing and structuring the sections. Once organized, I can begin the typing process. It is going to be a lengthy project, as I have quite a few recipes I still want to test before adding them to the binder. It is a labor of love. Good luck with yours!