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About SideChef: 18K Recipes, Meal Planner, Grocery List

Over 2.5 million meals cooked using SideChef’s dynamic step-by-step recipes. Home cooks of all levels now have the power to flawlessly create a delicious meal every time. Called “best app” by USA Today and the New York Times “favorite cooking app,” SideChef unlocks your ability to cook at home empowering you to eat healthier, save money, and impress your friends and family. Start browsing our library of 18,000+ recipes today!

PERSONALIZED RECIPE RECOMMENDATIONS
Next time you’re wondering what to eat, simply open SideChef to quickly find recipe inspiration tailored to your specific preferences. SideChef takes into consideration your dietary requirements, allergies, and food preferences to make sure you can find a recipe you like in less than ONE minute. Search for recipes that use ingredients you already have at home by using SideChef’s ingredient filter.

GREAT FOR BEGINNERS
New to cooking? You’ll love our step-by-step recipe format that provides an image or video for every cooking step so you know exactly what to do. Utilize our built-in timers so you never overcook something again. How-to videos teach you valuable culinary skills from how to properly dice an onion, to how to press tofu. Rate recipes and share your photos to join in on the SideChef home cooking community. Exchange tips and share cooking fails and successes.

MEAL PLANNING & GROCERY DELIVERY
Use our meal planning tool to select your recipes for the week, or save appealing recipes to your cookbook. Easily add recipes to your shopping list for a simplified grocery store experience, OR purchase your ingredients directly in the app, and they’ll be delivered through AmazonFresh.

AUTOMATED CONTROL OF APPLIANCES
Remotely control your compatible smart appliances with 2,000+ CookAssist enabled smart recipes.
Compatible brands include: LG, GE, and Bosch Home Connect brands including Thermador and Gaggenau. Simply link your devices and start cooking. The SideChef app will ask you to confirm oven controls as you progress through the recipe based on the temperature, time, and mode indicated in the recipe.

PRAISE FROM THE MEDIA
“Favorite cooking app” – New York Times

”Best App of 2017” – Google Play

“It’s not just recipes, it does everything for you” – The Today Show

”SideChef has become a game-changer in the crowded space of cooking apps” – Forbes

”Best Cooking App” – Tom’s Guide

RECIPES FOR EVERYONE
Personalized recipe recommendations for these diets and allergens: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-carb, Paleo, Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Soy, Peanut, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish

A variety of cuisines: American, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, French, and more!

Recipes from your favorite culinary influencers: top food bloggers, writers, and renowned chefs

OPTIONAL SIDECHEF PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION
SideChef is free to download and use. Should you choose to upgrade to SideChef Premium, we offer an auto-renewing subscription option at a price of $4.99 USD / month or $49.99 USD / year.

By downloading and using this app or purchasing a SideChef Premium subscription, you are agreeing to the SideChef terms of use and service: https://www.sidechef.com/terms

For more information about how we use your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy: https://www.sidechef.com/privacy-policy. By downloading this app, you acknowledge the terms of our Privacy Policy.

User reviews

Gina Alcarez
Gina Alcarez
Love Setup&Different Options!! Very Organized App!! Plus Lots Of Info Which Is Great&Useful!!
Juquella Prophete
Juquella Prophete
Love the variety, especially the options to select diets/lifestyle.
Miya Song
Miya Song
It's an amazing app that can make your life easier and healthier by planning each meal so easy and simple! It's also a good experience to use it since it's just a piece of art !!!
Azmatullah Khan
Azmatullah Khan
It's great but a bit slow...
Cooking with Sandy B
Cooking with Sandy B
I enjoy the app very much
April Belisle
April Belisle
Love the endless recipes

Frequently asked questions

What can SideChef do?
SideChef can provide step-by-step recipes, personalized recipe recommendations, meal planning and grocery delivery, control of compatible smart appliances, and access to a variety of recipes for different diets and cuisines.
How does SideChef provide personalized recipe recommendations?
SideChef considers your dietary requirements, allergies, and food preferences to quickly find recipe inspiration tailored to your specific preferences. It also offers an ingredient filter to search for recipes using ingredients you already have at home.
Is SideChef suitable for beginners?
Yes, SideChef is great for beginners. It provides a step-by-step recipe format with images or videos for each cooking step, along with built-in timers to prevent overcooking. How-to videos are also available to teach valuable culinary skills.
Can SideChef help with meal planning and grocery delivery?
Yes, SideChef offers a meal planning tool to select recipes for the week and allows users to save appealing recipes to their cookbook. It also helps simplify the grocery store experience by adding recipes to a shopping list or purchasing ingredients directly in the app with delivery through AmazonFresh.
Can SideChef control smart appliances?
Yes, SideChef allows users to remotely control compatible smart appliances with 2,000+ CookAssist enabled smart recipes. Brands like LG, GE, Bosch Home Connect, Thermador, and Gaggenau are compatible. The app guides users through recipe steps by confirming oven controls based on temperature, time, and mode.
What are some media reviews about SideChef?
SideChef has been called the "favorite cooking app" by the New York Times and received the "Best App of 2017" award from Google Play. It has also been praised by The Today Show and Forbes as a game-changer in the cooking app space. Tom's Guide named it the "Best Cooking App."
What diets and cuisines does SideChef offer recipes for?
SideChef provides personalized recipe recommendations for diets such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-carb, Paleo, and accommodates different allergens like Gluten, Egg, Dairy, Soy, Peanut, Tree Nuts, Fish, and Shellfish. It also offers a variety of cuisines including American, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, French, and more.
Is SideChef Premium subscription optional?
Yes, SideChef Premium subscription is optional. The app can be downloaded and used for free. However, there is an option to upgrade to SideChef Premium with an auto-renewing subscription at a price of $4.99 USD per month or $49.99 USD per year.
What are the terms of use and service for SideChef?
By downloading and using the SideChef app or purchasing a SideChef Premium subscription, users agree to the SideChef terms of use and service, which can be found at https://www.sidechef.com/terms.
What is SideChef's Privacy Policy?
SideChef's Privacy Policy can be found at https://www.sidechef.com/privacy-policy. By downloading the app, users acknowledge the terms of the Privacy Policy and how their personal data is used.

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