Ever started at a recipe and thought, "I don't have buttermilk — what now?" That's exactly what Ask ReciMe is for. It's your AI cooking sidekick, built right into every recipe in the app, ready to lend a hand whenever you need one.
💡 Ask ReciMe is a ReciMe Plus feature — try it free for 7 days!
What is Ask ReciMe?
Ask ReciMe is an AI assistant that lives inside your recipe screen. Whether you want to swap an ingredient, simplify a tricky step, make a dish a little healthier, or just understand what something means — it's like having a knowledgeable friend in the kitchen with you.
Ask ReciMe is available on ReciMe Plus.
Step-by-step
Open any saved recipe in your library.
Tap the Ask ReciMe button in the bottom-right corner.
Type your question, or pick one of the suggested prompts — that's it!
What can I ask?
Here are a few favorites to try:
Substitute an ingredient: Tap Substitute ingredient, choose what you want to swap, and Ask ReciMe will suggest some alternatives.
Make it healthier: Ask for lighter or lower-calorie swaps.
Make it simpler: Get easier techniques or shorter steps.
Understand the recipe: Curious what a term means or why an ingredient is in there? Just ask!
A quick heads-up: Ask ReciMe only answers questions about the recipe you're currently viewing, so it stays nice and focused.
FAQs
Does it work on all recipes? Yep, any recipe saved in ReciMe is fair game.
Does it save my chat history? Not right now. Each session starts fresh.
Something isn't working, what do I do? No worries! Try closing and reopening the chat to start a fresh session. That usually does the trick. If it's still being stubborn, head to the Help Center and we'll be happy to help.
Happy cooking! 🍳