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Recipes Guide

The Recipes app is your intelligent kitchen companion, featuring voice-guided cooking, recipe management, and smart organization tools.

Recipe Topics

Getting Started

1

Accessing Recipes

  1. Click "Recipes" from the main dashboard
  2. Or navigate directly: ?app=recipes
  3. Login required for full features
2

Interface Overview

Recipe Library

Browse your collection of saved recipes

Voice Controls

Hands-free navigation while cooking

Add Recipe

Create new recipes with photos and details

Categories

Organize recipes by type, cuisine, or diet

Voice Control

Cook hands-free with intelligent voice navigation and control.

1

Activating Voice Control

  1. Open any recipe
  2. Click the "Voice Mode" button
  3. Allow microphone access when prompted
  4. Wait for the "Ready" confirmation
2

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
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.

1

Adding New Recipes

  1. Click "Add Recipe" button
  2. Fill in recipe details:
    • Recipe name and description
    • Prep time, cook time, servings
    • Difficulty level
    • Category and tags
  3. Add ingredients with quantities
  4. Write step-by-step instructions
  5. Upload photos (optional)
  6. Save the recipe
2

Editing Existing Recipes

  1. Open the recipe you want to edit
  2. Click the "Edit" button
  3. Modify any field as needed
  4. Update ingredients or instructions
  5. Save changes
3

Recipe Fields Explained

Basic Info

  • Name: Recipe title
  • Description: Brief overview
  • Source: Where you found it
  • Notes: Personal comments

Timing

  • Prep Time: Preparation duration
  • Cook Time: Cooking duration
  • Total Time: Auto-calculated
  • Servings: Yield amount

Classification

  • Difficulty: Easy/Medium/Hard
  • Category: Meal type
  • Cuisine: Cultural style
  • Diet: Dietary restrictions

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.

1

Uploading Photos

  1. Open recipe in edit mode
  2. Click "Add Photo" or drag image to upload area
  3. Select image file from device
  4. Crop and adjust if needed
  5. Add caption (optional)
  6. Save changes
2

Photo Types

Main Photo

Primary recipe image shown in listings

Step Photos

Visual guides for specific instructions

Final Result

Finished dish presentation

Ingredients

Ingredient preparation photos

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
2

Custom Tags

  1. Add personal tags to recipes
  2. Use tags for:
    • Dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free)
    • Cooking methods (grilled, baked)
    • Occasions (holiday, party)
    • Difficulty levels
    • Personal preferences
  3. Filter recipes by multiple tags
3

Search and Filter

Text Search

Find recipes by name, ingredient, or description

Category Filter

Browse by meal type or cuisine

Tag Filter

Find recipes with specific tags

Sort Options

Order by name, date, rating, or cook time

Cooking Mode

Optimized interface for active cooking with large text and easy navigation.

1

Entering Cooking Mode

  1. Open your chosen recipe
  2. Click "Start Cooking"
  3. Interface switches to cooking-friendly view
  4. Large text and buttons for easy reading
2

Cooking Mode Features

Large Text

Easy-to-read instructions and measurements

Built-in Timers

Set multiple timers for different cooking stages

Touch-Friendly

Large buttons work with messy hands

Screen Control

Keep screen awake during cooking

Sharing & Export

Share your favorite recipes with friends and family.

1

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
2

Import Recipes

  1. Click "Import Recipe"
  2. Choose import method:
    • Recipe URL (from cooking websites)
    • JSON file
    • Manual entry
  3. Review imported data
  4. Edit and save to your collection
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!