Getting Started
Users pick ingredients and equipment, and the app shows matching recipes.
- Select your ingredients
- Select your equipment
- View matching recipes
- See what 2–3 more items unlock
Help & Documentation
Everything you need to get started with Cooking Quest.
Using Search & Filters
The search page has different filter groups to assist you:
- What to cook: Define queries, cuisines, and diets.
- Your ingredients: Pick from your saved resources and add extra ones.
- Nutrition & limits: Set a protein minimum or calorie maximum.
- Results & sorting: Choose the sorting factor and result limits.
Difficulty filtering: Available with 1, 2, and 3-star levels. Keep an eye on the active filter count badge to see your current refinements.
Note: None of the filters are mandatory. If you leave a filter blank, it will simply be ignored.
Your Ingredients & Equipment
Visit the Resources page where you can save and view your pantry items.
Olive Oil and Skillet
Reading a Recipe Card
Recipes display counts:
- Used Ingredients
- Missing Ingredients
- Difficulty badge: ★ / ★★ / ★★★
Click the View recipe button once you find the one for you.
Your Account & Saved Data
Logged-in users have their pantry and equipment saved between sessions. Guests must re-enter everything each visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an account?
Yes you do, unfortunately without an account you can just browse through the main page but once you click on anything, it will require you to log in.
How are recipes matched to my ingredients?
We take your ingredient inventory and run it through our Spoonacular powered backend to discover exactly what you can make right now.
Can I filter by difficulty?
Yes, from the search page you can filter by 1, 2, or 3 star difficulty levels.
What does the missing ingredient count mean?
It means how many extra resources you need to get from the store in order to make that exact recipe.
How do I unlock more recipes?
Adding more resources to your inventory unlocks the options. Also, explore our exact and almost-exact unlock recommendations in the search section.