AI for Cooking Help: Your Kitchen Assistant

AI makes a perfect kitchen companion. Get instant recipes, cooking times, substitutions, and step-by-step help—hands-free while you cook.

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Why AI Is Perfect for Kitchen Help

Cooking presents the perfect use case for AI:

Your hands are often busy: Voice input means you don't need to touch a device
Questions come up constantly: Cooking times, substitutions, conversions
Recipes need explanation: AI can clarify steps or suggest modifications
Answers are spoken aloud: Listen while you keep cooking

It's like having a knowledgeable friend in the kitchen who never minds being interrupted with questions.

Get Any Recipe Instantly

Just ask for what you want to make:

• "How do I make beef stew?"
• "Give me a simple recipe for chocolate chip cookies"
• "What's an easy dinner recipe using chicken?"
• "How do I make homemade bread?"

AI provides complete recipes with ingredients and step-by-step instructions. You can ask follow-up questions like "How many does that serve?" or "Can I make it ahead of time?"

Substitutions and Modifications

Run out of an ingredient? Have dietary restrictions? AI helps:

Substitution questions:
• "What can I use instead of eggs in baking?"
• "I don't have buttermilk—what can I substitute?"
• "What's a good replacement for heavy cream?"

Dietary modifications:
• "How do I make this recipe gluten-free?"
• "What's a low-sodium version of this?"
• "Can I make this vegetarian?"

AI understands cooking chemistry and can suggest substitutions that actually work.

Cooking Times and Temperatures

Quick answers for the questions that come up mid-cooking:

• "How long do I bake chicken at 375?"
• "What temperature should I roast vegetables?"
• "How do I know when fish is done?"
• "How long should I let dough rise?"
• "What's the internal temperature for medium-rare steak?"

No more digging through cookbooks or searching online—just ask and get an immediate answer.

Troubleshooting Kitchen Problems

When things don't go as planned, AI can help:

• "My sauce is too thin—how do I thicken it?"
• "How do I fix over-salted soup?"
• "My bread didn't rise—what went wrong?"
• "Can I still use this if it's slightly burnt?"

AI can explain what might have gone wrong and suggest fixes, turning kitchen mistakes into learning moments.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I ask AI for a recipe?

Just ask naturally: "How do I make [dish name]?" or "Give me a recipe for [dish]." AI will provide ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Ask follow-up questions for clarification.

Can AI help with ingredient substitutions?

Yes! Ask "What can I use instead of [ingredient]?" or "I don't have [ingredient]—what can I substitute?" AI understands cooking chemistry and suggests substitutions that work.

Can I use AI hands-free while cooking?

Yes. With voice-enabled AI like Ask Etta, just tap the microphone and speak your question. The answer is read aloud so you can keep your hands on your cooking.

How accurate are AI cooking times?

AI cooking times are generally reliable standard guidelines. However, actual times vary based on your oven, pan size, and ingredient sizes. Use AI times as starting points and check for doneness.

Can AI help plan meals?

Yes! Ask things like "What can I make with chicken and broccoli?" or "What's a good side dish for salmon?" AI can suggest meals based on ingredients you have or help plan a week of dinners.

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