Recipes Guide
The Recipes app is your intelligent kitchen companion, featuring voice-guided cooking, recipe management, and smart organization tools.
Getting Started
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Accessing Recipes
- Click "Recipes" from the main dashboard
- Or navigate directly:
?app=recipes
- Login required for full features
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Interface Overview
restaurant_menu Recipe Library
Browse your collection of saved recipes
mic Voice Controls
Hands-free navigation while cooking
add_circle Add Recipe
Create new recipes with photos and details
category Categories
Organize recipes by type, cuisine, or diet
Voice Control
Cook hands-free with intelligent voice navigation and control.
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Activating Voice Control
- Open any recipe
- Click the "Voice Mode" button
- Allow microphone access when prompted
- Wait for the "Ready" confirmation
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Voice Commands
Navigation Commands
- "Next step" - Move to next instruction
- "Previous step" - Go back one step
- "Go to step 3" - Jump to specific step
- "Start over" - Return to beginning
Timer Commands
- "Set timer 5 minutes" - Start countdown
- "How much time left?" - Check timer
- "Cancel timer" - Stop current timer
- "Add 2 minutes" - Extend timer
Information Commands
- "Read ingredients" - List all ingredients
- "How many servings?" - Recipe yield info
- "Cooking time?" - Total time needed
- "Repeat step" - Re-read current step
Control Commands
- "Pause" - Pause voice mode
- "Resume" - Continue voice mode
- "Stop voice" - Exit voice mode
- "Help" - List available commands
info Voice Tips
- Speak clearly and at normal volume
- Wait for confirmation before next command
- Use a quiet environment for best results
- Voice recognition works in multiple languages
Recipe Management
Create, edit, and organize your recipe collection.
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Adding New Recipes
- Click "Add Recipe" button
- Fill in recipe details:
- Recipe name and description
- Prep time, cook time, servings
- Difficulty level
- Category and tags
- Add ingredients with quantities
- Write step-by-step instructions
- Upload photos (optional)
- Save the recipe
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Editing Existing Recipes
- Open the recipe you want to edit
- Click the "Edit" button
- Modify any field as needed
- Update ingredients or instructions
- Save changes
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Recipe Fields Explained
title Basic Info
- Name: Recipe title
- Description: Brief overview
- Source: Where you found it
- Notes: Personal comments
schedule Timing
- Prep Time: Preparation duration
- Cook Time: Cooking duration
- Total Time: Auto-calculated
- Servings: Yield amount
star Classification
- Difficulty: Easy/Medium/Hard
- Category: Meal type
- Cuisine: Cultural style
- Diet: Dietary restrictions
list Content
- Ingredients: With measurements
- Instructions: Step-by-step
- Tips: Helpful hints
- Variations: Alternative methods
Photo Management
Add visual appeal to your recipes with high-quality photos.
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Uploading Photos
- Open recipe in edit mode
- Click "Add Photo" or drag image to upload area
- Select image file from device
- Crop and adjust if needed
- Add caption (optional)
- Save changes
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Photo Types
photo_camera Main Photo
Primary recipe image shown in listings
collections Step Photos
Visual guides for specific instructions
restaurant Final Result
Finished dish presentation
inventory Ingredients
Ingredient preparation photos
info Photo Guidelines
- Use good lighting for clear images
- Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP
- Maximum file size: 10MB per image
- Recommended resolution: 1200x800 pixels
- Multiple photos per recipe allowed
Organization & Categories
Keep your recipe collection organized with categories, tags, and filters.
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Using Categories
Pre-defined categories help organize recipes by type:
- Appetizers - Starters and small plates
- Main Dishes - Primary course meals
- Desserts - Sweet treats and endings
- Beverages - Drinks and cocktails
- Snacks - Quick bites
- Breakfast - Morning meals
- Lunch - Midday meals
- Dinner - Evening meals
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Custom Tags
- Add personal tags to recipes
- Use tags for:
- Dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free)
- Cooking methods (grilled, baked)
- Occasions (holiday, party)
- Difficulty levels
- Personal preferences
- Filter recipes by multiple tags
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Search and Filter
search Text Search
Find recipes by name, ingredient, or description
filter_list Category Filter
Browse by meal type or cuisine
label Tag Filter
Find recipes with specific tags
sort Sort Options
Order by name, date, rating, or cook time
Cooking Mode
Optimized interface for active cooking with large text and easy navigation.
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Entering Cooking Mode
- Open your chosen recipe
- Click "Start Cooking"
- Interface switches to cooking-friendly view
- Large text and buttons for easy reading
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Cooking Mode Features
text_fields Large Text
Easy-to-read instructions and measurements
timer Built-in Timers
Set multiple timers for different cooking stages
touch_app Touch-Friendly
Large buttons work with messy hands
brightness_6 Screen Control
Keep screen awake during cooking
Sharing & Export
Share your favorite recipes with friends and family.
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Sharing Options
- Direct Link: Share URL to recipe
- Export PDF: Print-friendly format
- Email Recipe: Send via email
- Social Media: Share on platforms
- Recipe Card: Generate shareable image
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Import Recipes
- Click "Import Recipe"
- Choose import method:
- Recipe URL (from cooking websites)
- JSON file
- Manual entry
- Review imported data
- Edit and save to your collection
check_circle Cooking Tips
- ✅ Read entire recipe before starting
- ✅ Prep all ingredients first (mise en place)
- ✅ Use voice commands while cooking
- ✅ Set timers for each cooking stage
- ✅ Take photos of your results
- ✅ Add personal notes for next time
Ready to Cook?
Start managing your recipes and cooking with voice assistance!