AI Cooking Assistant

Your personal sous chef, powered by AI. Get ingredient substitutions, cooking tips, recipe modifications, and meal planning help - all in natural conversation.

Context-Aware Assistance

The AI assistant understands your context - the recipe you're viewing, your meal plan, and your pantry ingredients. It gives personalized help based on what you're actually cooking and what you have on hand.

What It Can Help With

Ingredient Substitutions

Find alternatives when you're missing something

  • "'I don't have buttermilk, what can I use?'"
  • "'What can I substitute for eggs in this recipe?'"
  • "Dietary-specific substitutions (dairy-free, gluten-free, etc.)"
  • "Ratio guidance for proper substitutions"

Cooking Technique Guidance

Get help with cooking methods and techniques

  • "'How do I know when the steak is medium rare?'"
  • "'What's the best way to caramelize onions?'"
  • "Temperature and timing advice"
  • "Troubleshooting when things go wrong"

Recipe Modifications

Adapt recipes to your needs

  • "'How can I make this recipe dairy-free?'"
  • "'Can I reduce the sugar in this without affecting texture?'"
  • "Portion adjustments for different group sizes"
  • "Flavor profile modifications"

Meal Planning Help

AI-powered meal suggestions and planning

  • "'What should I make for dinner using ingredients I have?'"
  • "'Suggest meals that are under 30 minutes'"
  • "Meal ideas based on dietary preferences"
  • "Seasonal and occasion-based suggestions"

Nutrition Information

Nutritional insights and guidance

  • "'How many calories are in this recipe?'"
  • "'Is this recipe high in protein?'"
  • "Macro breakdown for meals"
  • "Healthier alternative suggestions"

Quick Questions

Get answers to any cooking question

  • "'What's the difference between chopping and dicing?'"
  • "'What herbs go well with chicken?'"
  • "'How should I store leftover curry?'"
  • "General culinary knowledge at your fingertips"

Message Limits

Free Plan

5 messages per day

Great for occasional questions. Perfect if you're just getting started or cook occasionally.

Premium

Unlimited messages

Ask as many questions as you want. Perfect for daily cooking and exploring new recipes.

Things to Ask

Here are some example questions you can ask the AI assistant:

"What can I use instead of buttermilk in pancakes?"

"How do I know when my bread dough has risen enough?"

"Can I make this recipe gluten-free?"

"What should I make for dinner with chicken, rice, and broccoli?"

"How can I add more protein to this vegetarian recipe?"

Tips for Best Results

  • Be specific: More details in your question lead to better answers. Include ingredient names, quantities, and your constraints.
  • Use recipe context: When viewing a recipe, the AI knows about it. Ask "can I make this dairy-free?" for tailored advice.
  • Follow up questions: The AI remembers the conversation. Ask follow-ups to dive deeper into any topic.