So, you’re back from work and you can’t figure out just what to make for dinner because you’re either too tired or you’re not really quite sure what to do with the things in your kitchen. Now, with the help of your smartphone and a little enthusiasm, you can wow your friends with a couple of new dishes you picked up from your little gadget!
These are our top picks for iPhone and Android apps that will keep you and your friends’ bellies happy!
1. 20 Minute Meals by Jamie Oliver
Who could ever say no to Jamie Oliver’s recipes? You now don’t have to run plant yourself on the television, wishing you could try some of the Naked Chef’s foods when you can do it yourself with the help of your iPhone/iPad or Android device! This app is a life-saver with instructional videos and descriptions, create a shopping list for a recipe you plan to try, and even toggle the recipes to fit your preferred serving size so you don’t cook too much or too little! The perfect app for the girl on the go.
2. What’s in your Fridge for iPhone
This app will come in handy when you’re looking for something to prepare when you haven’t really done much grocery shopping and you’re left to make-do with what you have left in the kitchen. This app is super friendly to use, and all you have to do is just type down all you have in your fridge, and the app will give you a list of dishes you can make with step-by-step instructions.
3. Epicurious Recipes
The perfect app for the foodie within, Epicurious is an app that allows you to browse over 30,000 recipes and you can filter them according to ingredients, meal, dietary consideration like vegan, gluten-free, low-fat, and more! You can even save and put up your own recipes too! Epicurious is a definite must-have app if you want a gourmet cookbook on the go!
4. How to Cook Everything
If you’re just learning how to cook, you’ll be happy to know that not everyone knows everything about the kitchen, unless of course, you’re a trained master chef!
This textbook-like application will be a life-saver, giving you tips from basic cooking technique to the right equipment to have in your kitchen. Not to be mistaken for a recipe application, How to Cook Everything can also let you add recipes to your calendar, create shopping lists, and it even comes with an in-app timer to help you with your cooking schedule!
5. Healthy Recipes by Spark Recipes
If you’re living off a strict diet, whether it’s free from lactose, meat, sugar or a low-carb diet, Spark Recipes will give you over 190,000 healthy recipes that gives you user-ratings and even calories-per-serving right in the listing so you can enjoy your meals without having to worry if it’s going to affect your diet.
