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