Whether you’re a novice cook or a seasoned chef, cooking at home has never been easier. Plus, we’re serving up something extra special, a chance to win a NINJA SLUSHi FS301UK Frozen Drink Maker – Arctic Blue & Grey!
Gone are the days of rummaging through old recipe books or calling mum for advice. With the right app, you can search for new recipes, plan meals, or even cook along to step-by-step videos—all from your phone.
To save you the hassle of searching, we’ve rounded up some of the best cooking apps out there. Whether you’re an iPhone or Android user, there’s something on this list that’s just your flavour…
Kitchen Stories.
Kitchen Stories offers thousands of recipes with step-by-step instructions and high-quality photos. This app is perfect if you prefer a visual approach to cooking. There are thousands of recipes, each with an easy step-by-step approach and high-quality images.
And you can share your tips and tricks too. Kitchen Stories lets users upload and share their own recipes with a global community, so you can make friends and trade tips. Whether you're looking to make a quick weeknight dinner or an elaborate weekend feast, Kitchen Stories serves up something for everyone.
Tasty.
Tasty provides a vast library of recipes, with loads of dietary preferences covered, including vegan and gluten-free. And there’s step-by-step instructions and video tutorials on this one too. But one of the standout features of Tasty is the ability to filter out ingredients based on personal preferences or allergies, meaning that you can find recipes that suit your needs. Or even just because you forgot to pick something up!
Speaking of which, the app also offers a "What's in Your Kitchen?" feature. Just input the ingredients you have on hand, and Tasty will suggest recipes you can make. This is a great tool for reducing food waste and making the most of what you already have.
Forks Plant-Based Recipes.
You don’t have to be a vegan to use Forks. And while it’s great for people who don’t do meat or dairy, it’s also brilliant if you’re looking for a healthier diet or to broaden your cooking repertoire too. And there’s plenty to get inspired by - with over 600 recipes including soups, stews, burgers and desserts.
There are also step-by-step recipes from over 50 leading chefs – so you can try your hand at some plant-based gourmet dishes too. And you can pick a few recipes and everything you need will be compiled into a handy shopping list.
BBC Good Food.
You can’t go wrong with BBC Good Food! It has an absolutely vast collection of tried and tested recipes from the BBC Good Food team, community and established TV chefs. The app features categories like healthy, vegetarian and seasonal recipes, meaning you can keep everyone happy and cook from fresh no matter the time of year. And it goes far beyond food – with recipes for jams, sauces and cocktails!
The user-friendly shopping list feature allows you to add ingredients from recipes and organise your grocery trips. Additionally, you can save your favourite recipes for easy access later. There’s also cooking tips and techniques, helping you improve your skills and become more confident in the kitchen.
BigOven.
Hate waste? BigOven hosts over a million recipes, including a “Use Up Leftovers” feature to make sure you’re throwing nothing out. You can input the ingredients you have on hand, and BigOven will suggest recipes.
The app also allows users to create and share their own recipes, encouraging a community of cooks and loads of culinary creativity. And as well as BigOven's meal planning and grocery list, you can create custom meal plans that work with your diet. Yum!
Giveaway Time!
Now that you’re ready to explore new recipes, why not add some fun to your kitchen?
What’s your favourite drink? Share it below for your chance to win a NINJA SLUSHi FS301UK Frozen Drink Maker – Arctic Blue & Grey!
The winner will be picked at random, so make sure to keep an eye on your inbox or DMs for a message from us.
But hurry - the competition closes on 17th March at 23:59!
