An AI sous-chef that respects culinary craft and elevates every cook
The Cookbook Directory assistant keeps creators' expertise intact while giving readers personalized guidance, substitutions, and pairing ideas. It's the modern cooking companion that never overwrites the original.
AI that stays true to the recipe
We built the assistant to enhance the cook’s experience without diluting the creator’s voice.
- 🛡️Grounded in the creator’s original recipe and your saved notes for accurate responses.
- 🛡️Designed with culinary pros to avoid hallucinated steps or unsafe guidance.
- 🛡️Preserves author attribution and encourages premium cookbook purchases.
What the assistant can do
Unlock real-time support for every culinary question without leaving the recipe card.
Ingredient swaps
Transform recipes on the fly with AI-recommended substitutions based on dietary needs, pantry staples, or seasonal produce.
Technique coaching
Ask clarifying questions mid-cook—from tempering chocolate to searing scallops—and get answers tailored to your recipe.
Pairing suggestions
Surface curated beverage pairings, side dishes, and plating ideas to elevate every meal.
Scaling & conversions
Scale servings, convert measurements, and adjust cook times without leaving the page or opening another tab.
Creators stay in control
AI recommendations build on your expertise so you can monetize premium insights without extra workload.
Ask directly inside the recipe
Highlight a step or ingredient and the assistant responds with context-aware insights—no copy/paste needed.
Capture your learnings
Save AI suggestions to your personal notes so future sessions remember your preferences.
Share with your community
Creators can publish AI-enhanced tips as premium updates while readers benefit from richer guidance.
Invite an AI sous-chef into your kitchen
Blend human creativity with AI precision. Cookbook Directory keeps the chef’s voice front and center while empowering every cook with real-time guidance.