The Cookbook AI
@thecookbook.bsky.social
A free little AI that anyone can work with to create and share a recipe to the internet >>> http://thecookbook.ai
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Link in bio here: https://shopgr.id/thecookbookai
What's in your "I made this up and it actually worked" hall of fame?
The weird substitutions. The happy accidents. The "trust me" moments.
We want to hear your chaos cooking wins.
The weird substitutions. The happy accidents. The "trust me" moments.
We want to hear your chaos cooking wins.
February 1, 2026 at 2:53 AM
What's in your "I made this up and it actually worked" hall of fame?
The weird substitutions. The happy accidents. The "trust me" moments.
We want to hear your chaos cooking wins.
The weird substitutions. The happy accidents. The "trust me" moments.
We want to hear your chaos cooking wins.
Cook loose tip: Taste as you go, but taste with purpose.
Early = check salt
Middle = check acid (needs lemon? vinegar?)
End = check balance
Your palate is the best kitchen tool you own. Use it.
Early = check salt
Middle = check acid (needs lemon? vinegar?)
End = check balance
Your palate is the best kitchen tool you own. Use it.
January 31, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Cook loose tip: Taste as you go, but taste with purpose.
Early = check salt
Middle = check acid (needs lemon? vinegar?)
End = check balance
Your palate is the best kitchen tool you own. Use it.
Early = check salt
Middle = check acid (needs lemon? vinegar?)
End = check balance
Your palate is the best kitchen tool you own. Use it.
Real prompt someone typed into The Cookbook:
"I want pasta but I'm tired of Italian. Make it weird."
AI response: Szechuan Peanut Noodles with Crispy Garlic and Chili Oil
Weird achieved. Delicious confirmed.
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"I want pasta but I'm tired of Italian. Make it weird."
AI response: Szechuan Peanut Noodles with Crispy Garlic and Chili Oil
Weird achieved. Delicious confirmed.
thecookbook.ai
January 31, 2026 at 8:39 PM
Real prompt someone typed into The Cookbook:
"I want pasta but I'm tired of Italian. Make it weird."
AI response: Szechuan Peanut Noodles with Crispy Garlic and Chili Oil
Weird achieved. Delicious confirmed.
thecookbook.ai
"I want pasta but I'm tired of Italian. Make it weird."
AI response: Szechuan Peanut Noodles with Crispy Garlic and Chili Oil
Weird achieved. Delicious confirmed.
thecookbook.ai
Saturday challenge: The "Clean Out the Fridge" Cookbook
1. Open fridge
2. Tell The Cookbook AI what's actually in there
3. Generate 5 recipes
4. Cook the best one
5. Share your results
No more wasted ingredients.
thecookbook.ai
1. Open fridge
2. Tell The Cookbook AI what's actually in there
3. Generate 5 recipes
4. Cook the best one
5. Share your results
No more wasted ingredients.
thecookbook.ai
January 31, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Saturday challenge: The "Clean Out the Fridge" Cookbook
1. Open fridge
2. Tell The Cookbook AI what's actually in there
3. Generate 5 recipes
4. Cook the best one
5. Share your results
No more wasted ingredients.
thecookbook.ai
1. Open fridge
2. Tell The Cookbook AI what's actually in there
3. Generate 5 recipes
4. Cook the best one
5. Share your results
No more wasted ingredients.
thecookbook.ai
Spice up your slow cooker! Our Harissa Chicken Sausage & Bean Soup is a smoky, savory hug in a bowl, with a vibrant kick. What's the most surprising ingredient you've added to a soup?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/har...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #MoroccanFood #HomeCooking
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#TheCookbook #CookLoose #MoroccanFood #HomeCooking
January 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Spice up your slow cooker! Our Harissa Chicken Sausage & Bean Soup is a smoky, savory hug in a bowl, with a vibrant kick. What's the most surprising ingredient you've added to a soup?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/har...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #MoroccanFood #HomeCooking
thecookbook.ai/recipes/har...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #MoroccanFood #HomeCooking
Ready for a flavor fiesta? 🌶️ Our Sizzling Steak Fajitas with Mexican Rice are perfect for experimenting. What's one ingredient you'd add to make it uniquely yours?
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#TheCookbook #CookLoose #MexicanFood #HomeCooking
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#TheCookbook #CookLoose #MexicanFood #HomeCooking
January 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Ready for a flavor fiesta? 🌶️ Our Sizzling Steak Fajitas with Mexican Rice are perfect for experimenting. What's one ingredient you'd add to make it uniquely yours?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/siz...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #MexicanFood #HomeCooking
thecookbook.ai/recipes/siz...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #MexicanFood #HomeCooking
French toast, but make it a casserole AND add blueberries? We're experimenting! What's the most surprising thing you've turned into brunch?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/blu...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #HomeCooking
thecookbook.ai/recipes/blu...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #HomeCooking
January 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM
French toast, but make it a casserole AND add blueberries? We're experimenting! What's the most surprising thing you've turned into brunch?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/blu...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #HomeCooking
thecookbook.ai/recipes/blu...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #HomeCooking
Ready to get a little bonkers? Our Harissa Burger Sauce brings smoky heat, creaminess, and tang to your next burger. What unexpected flavor combo are you experimenting with this week?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/bon...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #HomeCooking
thecookbook.ai/recipes/bon...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #HomeCooking
January 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Ready to get a little bonkers? Our Harissa Burger Sauce brings smoky heat, creaminess, and tang to your next burger. What unexpected flavor combo are you experimenting with this week?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/bon...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #HomeCooking
thecookbook.ai/recipes/bon...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #HomeCooking
What if your favorite salsa became your secret weapon for creamy tomato soup? ✨ This Vitamix recipe is ridiculously easy and delicious. What unexpected flavors do you love to blend?
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#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #Vegetarian
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#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #Vegetarian
January 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM
What if your favorite salsa became your secret weapon for creamy tomato soup? ✨ This Vitamix recipe is ridiculously easy and delicious. What unexpected flavors do you love to blend?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/vit...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #Vegetarian
thecookbook.ai/recipes/vit...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #Vegetarian
Hot take: Mise en place is optional.
Yes, prepping everything first is nice.
But some of us chop while the onions sweat and it's fine. Chaos cooking is valid.
Cook loose.
Yes, prepping everything first is nice.
But some of us chop while the onions sweat and it's fine. Chaos cooking is valid.
Cook loose.
January 31, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Hot take: Mise en place is optional.
Yes, prepping everything first is nice.
But some of us chop while the onions sweat and it's fine. Chaos cooking is valid.
Cook loose.
Yes, prepping everything first is nice.
But some of us chop while the onions sweat and it's fine. Chaos cooking is valid.
Cook loose.
Weekend project idea: Build your own fusion cookbook.
Pick two cuisines you love. Ask AI to mash them up. Save the winners.
Korean + Mexican? Thai + Italian? Indian + Southern?
Your cookbook. Your rules. Your experiments.
thecookbook.ai
Pick two cuisines you love. Ask AI to mash them up. Save the winners.
Korean + Mexican? Thai + Italian? Indian + Southern?
Your cookbook. Your rules. Your experiments.
thecookbook.ai
January 31, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Weekend project idea: Build your own fusion cookbook.
Pick two cuisines you love. Ask AI to mash them up. Save the winners.
Korean + Mexican? Thai + Italian? Indian + Southern?
Your cookbook. Your rules. Your experiments.
thecookbook.ai
Pick two cuisines you love. Ask AI to mash them up. Save the winners.
Korean + Mexican? Thai + Italian? Indian + Southern?
Your cookbook. Your rules. Your experiments.
thecookbook.ai
Cook loose tip: Rest your meat.
Not 2 minutes while you "just check one thing."
Actually rest it. 5-10 minutes minimum for steaks. Longer for roasts.
The juice redistributes. The flavor intensifies. The wait is worth it.
Not 2 minutes while you "just check one thing."
Actually rest it. 5-10 minutes minimum for steaks. Longer for roasts.
The juice redistributes. The flavor intensifies. The wait is worth it.
January 30, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Cook loose tip: Rest your meat.
Not 2 minutes while you "just check one thing."
Actually rest it. 5-10 minutes minimum for steaks. Longer for roasts.
The juice redistributes. The flavor intensifies. The wait is worth it.
Not 2 minutes while you "just check one thing."
Actually rest it. 5-10 minutes minimum for steaks. Longer for roasts.
The juice redistributes. The flavor intensifies. The wait is worth it.
Weekend project idea:
Build your first AI cookbook.
Pick a theme (date nights, comfort food, "things with gochujang")
Generate recipes. Save the good ones. Share with friends.
Your personal cookbook in minutes, not months.
thecookbook.ai
Build your first AI cookbook.
Pick a theme (date nights, comfort food, "things with gochujang")
Generate recipes. Save the good ones. Share with friends.
Your personal cookbook in minutes, not months.
thecookbook.ai
January 30, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Weekend project idea:
Build your first AI cookbook.
Pick a theme (date nights, comfort food, "things with gochujang")
Generate recipes. Save the good ones. Share with friends.
Your personal cookbook in minutes, not months.
thecookbook.ai
Build your first AI cookbook.
Pick a theme (date nights, comfort food, "things with gochujang")
Generate recipes. Save the good ones. Share with friends.
Your personal cookbook in minutes, not months.
thecookbook.ai
Leftover rice? Random veggies? Perfect.
Quick & Dirty Veggie Fried Rice is the 15-minute dinner that uses whatever you've got. What's in YOUR fridge right now?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/qui...
Quick & Dirty Veggie Fried Rice is the 15-minute dinner that uses whatever you've got. What's in YOUR fridge right now?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/qui...
January 30, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Leftover rice? Random veggies? Perfect.
Quick & Dirty Veggie Fried Rice is the 15-minute dinner that uses whatever you've got. What's in YOUR fridge right now?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/qui...
Quick & Dirty Veggie Fried Rice is the 15-minute dinner that uses whatever you've got. What's in YOUR fridge right now?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/qui...
Hot take: The best recipes come from "what if I just..." moments.
The happy accidents. The weird substitutions. The "I don't have X so I'll use Y" experiments.
What's your best cooking accident that became a regular?
The happy accidents. The weird substitutions. The "I don't have X so I'll use Y" experiments.
What's your best cooking accident that became a regular?
January 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Hot take: The best recipes come from "what if I just..." moments.
The happy accidents. The weird substitutions. The "I don't have X so I'll use Y" experiments.
What's your best cooking accident that became a regular?
The happy accidents. The weird substitutions. The "I don't have X so I'll use Y" experiments.
What's your best cooking accident that became a regular?
One-pan comfort just got a cheesy, veggie-packed upgrade! Fluffy quinoa, creamy cheddar, and a surprise pop of artichoke hearts. What unexpected ingredients do you love adding to your bakes?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/cre...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #Vegetarian
thecookbook.ai/recipes/cre...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #Vegetarian
January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM
One-pan comfort just got a cheesy, veggie-packed upgrade! Fluffy quinoa, creamy cheddar, and a surprise pop of artichoke hearts. What unexpected ingredients do you love adding to your bakes?
thecookbook.ai/recipes/cre...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #Vegetarian
thecookbook.ai/recipes/cre...
#TheCookbook #CookLoose #AmericanFood #Vegetarian
Why pick one? Chicken AND tofu star in this vibrant Mediterranean sheet pan meal.
One pan. Big flavors. Zero stress.
thecookbook.ai/recipes/med...
One pan. Big flavors. Zero stress.
thecookbook.ai/recipes/med...
January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Why pick one? Chicken AND tofu star in this vibrant Mediterranean sheet pan meal.
One pan. Big flavors. Zero stress.
thecookbook.ai/recipes/med...
One pan. Big flavors. Zero stress.
thecookbook.ai/recipes/med...
Fusion Friday challenge:
What two cuisines should we mash up?
Top reply gets turned into a real recipe on The Cookbook this weekend.
Go wild. Italian x Ethiopian? Thai x Mexican? We're ready.
What two cuisines should we mash up?
Top reply gets turned into a real recipe on The Cookbook this weekend.
Go wild. Italian x Ethiopian? Thai x Mexican? We're ready.
January 30, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Fusion Friday challenge:
What two cuisines should we mash up?
Top reply gets turned into a real recipe on The Cookbook this weekend.
Go wild. Italian x Ethiopian? Thai x Mexican? We're ready.
What two cuisines should we mash up?
Top reply gets turned into a real recipe on The Cookbook this weekend.
Go wild. Italian x Ethiopian? Thai x Mexican? We're ready.
What if we added smoky harissa to a comforting slow cooker soup?
This chicken sausage & bean soup is a vibrant twist on cozy. Set it, forget it, come home to magic.
thecookbook.ai/recipes/har...
This chicken sausage & bean soup is a vibrant twist on cozy. Set it, forget it, come home to magic.
thecookbook.ai/recipes/har...
January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM
What if we added smoky harissa to a comforting slow cooker soup?
This chicken sausage & bean soup is a vibrant twist on cozy. Set it, forget it, come home to magic.
thecookbook.ai/recipes/har...
This chicken sausage & bean soup is a vibrant twist on cozy. Set it, forget it, come home to magic.
thecookbook.ai/recipes/har...
What recipe have you always wanted but can't find anywhere?
The fusion that doesn't exist. The family dish with no written recipe. The "why hasn't anyone made this" idea.
Drop it below. We might just make it.
The fusion that doesn't exist. The family dish with no written recipe. The "why hasn't anyone made this" idea.
Drop it below. We might just make it.
January 30, 2026 at 2:41 AM
What recipe have you always wanted but can't find anywhere?
The fusion that doesn't exist. The family dish with no written recipe. The "why hasn't anyone made this" idea.
Drop it below. We might just make it.
The fusion that doesn't exist. The family dish with no written recipe. The "why hasn't anyone made this" idea.
Drop it below. We might just make it.
Gochujang Steak Tacos with Kimchi Lime Slaw
Korean heat meets Mexican street food. Spicy-sweet beef, crunchy fermented slaw, creamy avocado.
This is what fusion is supposed to taste like.
thecookbook.ai/recipes/goc...
#TheCookbook #FusionFood #KoreanFood #Tacos
Korean heat meets Mexican street food. Spicy-sweet beef, crunchy fermented slaw, creamy avocado.
This is what fusion is supposed to taste like.
thecookbook.ai/recipes/goc...
#TheCookbook #FusionFood #KoreanFood #Tacos
Gochujang Steak Tacos with Kimchi-Lime Slaw and Avocado Crema
Elevate your date night with these vibrant fusion tacos! Tender, gochujang-marinated steak is piled into warm tortillas, topped with a zesty kimchi-lime slaw...
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January 30, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Gochujang Steak Tacos with Kimchi Lime Slaw
Korean heat meets Mexican street food. Spicy-sweet beef, crunchy fermented slaw, creamy avocado.
This is what fusion is supposed to taste like.
thecookbook.ai/recipes/goc...
#TheCookbook #FusionFood #KoreanFood #Tacos
Korean heat meets Mexican street food. Spicy-sweet beef, crunchy fermented slaw, creamy avocado.
This is what fusion is supposed to taste like.
thecookbook.ai/recipes/goc...
#TheCookbook #FusionFood #KoreanFood #Tacos
Build your perfect fusion dish:
Pick a base: 🍝 Pasta | 🌮 Taco | 🍚 Rice bowl | 🥪 Sandwich
Pick a twist: 🇰🇷 Korean | 🇯🇵 Japanese | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🇹🇭 Thai
What did you get? We'll make the best one into a real recipe.
Pick a base: 🍝 Pasta | 🌮 Taco | 🍚 Rice bowl | 🥪 Sandwich
Pick a twist: 🇰🇷 Korean | 🇯🇵 Japanese | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🇹🇭 Thai
What did you get? We'll make the best one into a real recipe.
January 30, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Build your perfect fusion dish:
Pick a base: 🍝 Pasta | 🌮 Taco | 🍚 Rice bowl | 🥪 Sandwich
Pick a twist: 🇰🇷 Korean | 🇯🇵 Japanese | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🇹🇭 Thai
What did you get? We'll make the best one into a real recipe.
Pick a base: 🍝 Pasta | 🌮 Taco | 🍚 Rice bowl | 🥪 Sandwich
Pick a twist: 🇰🇷 Korean | 🇯🇵 Japanese | 🇮🇳 Indian | 🇹🇭 Thai
What did you get? We'll make the best one into a real recipe.
Cook loose tip: Add a splash of something acidic at the end of any soup or stew.
Lemon juice. Vinegar. Pickle brine. Hot sauce.
It wakes everything up. Trust.
Lemon juice. Vinegar. Pickle brine. Hot sauce.
It wakes everything up. Trust.
January 29, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Cook loose tip: Add a splash of something acidic at the end of any soup or stew.
Lemon juice. Vinegar. Pickle brine. Hot sauce.
It wakes everything up. Trust.
Lemon juice. Vinegar. Pickle brine. Hot sauce.
It wakes everything up. Trust.
The Cookbook is live.
An AI-powered kitchen for home cooks who like to experiment.
Create recipes with a prompt. Build shareable cookbooks. Try fusion ideas that don't exist anywhere else.
68 recipes and counting. What should we cook next?
thecookbook.ai
An AI-powered kitchen for home cooks who like to experiment.
Create recipes with a prompt. Build shareable cookbooks. Try fusion ideas that don't exist anywhere else.
68 recipes and counting. What should we cook next?
thecookbook.ai
January 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The Cookbook is live.
An AI-powered kitchen for home cooks who like to experiment.
Create recipes with a prompt. Build shareable cookbooks. Try fusion ideas that don't exist anywhere else.
68 recipes and counting. What should we cook next?
thecookbook.ai
An AI-powered kitchen for home cooks who like to experiment.
Create recipes with a prompt. Build shareable cookbooks. Try fusion ideas that don't exist anywhere else.
68 recipes and counting. What should we cook next?
thecookbook.ai
Cooking hot take: The best recipes come from "what if I just..." moments.
What's the weirdest ingredient swap that actually worked for you?
What's the weirdest ingredient swap that actually worked for you?
January 29, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Cooking hot take: The best recipes come from "what if I just..." moments.
What's the weirdest ingredient swap that actually worked for you?
What's the weirdest ingredient swap that actually worked for you?