The 5 best recipe apps for Android
In this practical tip, we present the five best and free recipe apps for Android devices. You can use it to cook and bake a wide variety of dishes - without having to laboriously leaf through a cookbook.
Chefkoch.de: Show the last 50 Android recipes
One of the best-known recipe collections on the Internet is Chefkoch.de. We show you what the associated Android app can do.
- Selection: At Chefkoch.de you can choose between the recipe of the day and a "random recipe". There is also a magazine that provides you with news from the world of cooking and baking. You can also view new recipes, scan groceries and create a shopping list.
- Search: You can either search the Chefkoch.de database for keywords using the app or use the advanced search and specify, for example, how long the working time is and what ingredients the dish should contain. A plus: The app automatically saves your last 50 search results so that you can call them up later.
- Conclusion: Chefkoch.de is therefore an extensive app with many recipes and a refined search. The many dishes also provide plenty of variety on the stove.
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Recipe of the day: A new recipe every day
As the name suggests, you can use the "Recipe of the day" app to discover a new recipe every day.
- Selection: Every day you see a new recipe in the app that comes with a picture and the ingredients. Of course, the free app also contains detailed instructions on how to cook. If you like a recipe, you can share it or mark it as a favorite. You should definitely do this, otherwise the recipe will be gone after 24 hours.
- Search: Since a new recipe is displayed every day, you cannot search the database for "Recipe of the day". For this reason, the app is more suitable for people who want to discover a new dish quickly.
- Conclusion: "Recipe of the day" is a free app that is limited to the most important details and provides you with a new recipe every day. Unfortunately you have to do without a search or database.
Kochmeister-Lite: Special recipe search possible
"Kochmeister-Lite" is the simple version of the purchase app of the same name. You can upgrade the free app at any time for 1.39 euros.
- Selection: In the Android app you can choose between "Recipe of the day" and "New recipes" and you will also find country-specific dishes at the bottom - for example from Greece. It is also practical that you can adjust the portions of a suitable recipe and create a shopping list.
- Search: With "Kochmeister-Lite" you can search for dishes and recipes by keyword or filter by country or region. You can also determine the time and type of food. It is also positive that you can look for veggy and diet recipes.
- Conclusion: Even the Lite version is a visually appealing recipe app with a large database. Here you will find a lot of recipes of different difficulty levels.
Cook Droid: Cook recipes with the Android
Based on Android, there is a suitable "Koch Droid" as an app in the Google Play Store.
- Selection: The selection of the app is large. In addition to country-specific recipes, you will also find dishes according to certain categories or you can use a random recipe. You can also save recipes as favorites. Important terms are also explained in the app, so that even beginners are well advised.
- Search: You can search for specific ingredients as well as by default using a keyword. You can also use the individual categories and search in great detail for the recipes you want to find.
- Conclusion: The app is clearly laid out and contains a large selection of recipes. For beginners, the explanations for certain "cooking terms" are a great relief.
Dr. Oetker recipe ideas: Many baking recipes with an egg timer
The "Dr. Oetker Recipe Ideas" app contains both cooking and baking recipes and even gives tips for canning.
- Selection: You can first choose whether you want to bake or cook, make a dessert or, for example, jam. Subsequently, various subcategories are available. When baking, these are, for example, cakes, cookies and cupcakes. In addition to a favorites list, you can also determine the preparation time and use the app as an egg timer.
- Search: You can either do the classic search with keywords or search for a specific reason for your recipe and get inspiration in this way.
- Conclusion: The free app scores with beautiful animations and many recipes that make cooking and baking easier.
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