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Recipe Chat

Recipe Chat lets you ask questions about any recipe while you're cooking. Get instant AI-powered answers about substitutions, timing, techniques, and more — without leaving your recipe.

What Recipe Chat Does

Recipe Chat provides an AI assistant that understands the specific recipe you're working with:

  • Context-aware answers: The AI knows your recipe's ingredients, steps, and timing
  • Quick access: Available from both recipe detail and Cook Mode
  • Conversation history: Chat history is saved per recipe so you can pick up where you left off
  • No app switching: Get help without leaving your recipe or opening a browser

How to Use Recipe Chat

  1. 1.Open any saved recipe from your library
  2. 2.Look for the chat icon in the top right (recipe detail) or bottom toolbar (Cook Mode)
  3. 3.Tap the icon to open the chat sheet
  4. 4.Ask your question or tap one of the suggested example questions
  5. 5.Get an instant AI-powered answer based on your recipe

Recipe Chat is available for all signed-in users and shares the same rate limit as other AI features.

What You Can Ask

Recipe Chat is great for quick answers while cooking. Try asking:

Timing & Make-Ahead:

  • “Can I make this ahead of time?”
  • “How do I know when it's done?”
  • “How long can I store leftovers?”

Substitutions & Adjustments:

  • “Can I use honey instead of sugar?”
  • “Can I double this recipe?”
  • “What can I use if I don't have buttermilk?”

Techniques & Tips:

  • “What does 'fold in' mean?”
  • “Can I freeze this?”
  • “What temperature should the oven be?”

Tips for Better Answers

  • Be specific: Instead of “Can I change this?”, ask “Can I use chicken instead of pork?”
  • Keep it short: Messages have a 500 character limit for faster responses
  • One question at a time: Ask follow-ups in separate messages for clearer answers
  • Use example prompts: Tap the suggested questions when you first open the chat for inspiration

Good to Know

  • Based on cloud version: If you've edited the recipe locally since your last sync, the AI sees the cloud version only
  • Requires sign-in: Recipe Chat needs an account and shares rate limits with other AI features
  • Session history: Conversation history is saved in your browser and clears when you close the tab
  • AI guidance: While Recipe Chat is helpful, always use your judgment — especially for food safety questions

Try Recipe Chat on your next recipe!

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