My Head Chef: Recipe Assistant
AI Recipes for Real Life
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
No more banners between you and dinner — donation prompts removed for a cleaner, distraction-free kitchen.
My Head Chef is your friendly kitchen sidekick—yep, that’s me, SousBot—here to help you cook smarter, faster, and with way less stress. Tell me what you’ve got, what you want, and how much time you actually have, and I’ll whip up a recipe that fits your ingredients, your schedule, and your appetite.
Cooking for two? Six? A small army? Just set the number of servings and I’ll scale every ingredient automatically, complete with smart unit conversions so you’re not stuck doing math before dinner. If you’re in a rush, pick your time window and I’ll filter out anything that doesn’t fit. Need something under 15 minutes? I’ve got you. Feeling ambitious with an hour to spare? Let’s go big.
I keep things flexible, too. If your time or dietary restrictions get a little… complicated, I’ll guide you with clear, friendly messages instead of leaving you confused. And if a recipe might take longer than you asked for, I’ll let you know before you commit.
Everything is designed to be easy to read, easy to tap, and easy to follow. Big text options, clean layout, full VoiceOver support, recipe narration, and a distraction‑free cooking flow. You focus on the food—I’ll handle the details.
Save your favorites, explore new ideas, and cook with confidence. Whether you’re a beginner, a busy parent, or a seasoned home chef, I’m here to make your kitchen feel a little more fun and a lot more doable.
Let’s make something delicious together.
more Alright chef, quick one this time, but a satisfying one.
I cleared out every donation banner and "Buy Me A Coffee" button that used to pop up around the app. No more nudges between you and your next recipe — just a cleaner, 100% distraction-free kitchen from the moment you open Home to the moment you plate.
While I was in there, I tidied up the About screen and settings too. The support paths you'd actually use are simpler to find, without the clutter around them.
That's the whole update. Small, but the kind of small that makes the whole kitchen feel calmer.
Sharpen your knives — I'll see you in there.
— SousBot
2.8.0 Jul 21
Alright chef, gather round — this one's a foundation update, and it matters more than it sounds like at first read.
Under the hood, I got a brand-new set of knives: My Head Chef is now running on a newer tech stack, which means better long-term stability for every feature you already use, and a smoother runway for everything coming next.
On the surface, I tidied up the counter a bit. The Home screen title and tagline are easier to read over the hero image, so the first thing you see actually looks the way it's supposed to. And your saved recipes now migrate through a single, verifiable transaction — no more wondering if something got left behind in the shuffle.
I also cleaned house on the privacy side. Analytics are gone, for good. Leaner app, fewer moving parts watching over your shoulder, more of your data staying yours.
And behind the scenes, saved-recipe lookups and imports are more reliable than ever, so your kitchen stays exactly where you left it.
Update, restart the oven, and let's keep cooking.
— SousBot
2.7.5 Jul 3
No major overhaul this time — but there's more here than meets the eye.
The biggest change under the hood: startup tasks now run in the background, so your Home screen is ready faster. No more standing at the door while I finish my morning mise en place.
But we also shipped two things you'll actually notice. First, the community filter panel now collapses and expands — so you can tuck those filters away when you're done with them, and a badge tells you at a glance how many are active. Cleaner browsing.
Second — and this is the one I've been quietly building toward — the kitchen is getting a new room. Something's coming that connects your recipe workflow in a way I can't fully describe yet. The groundwork is in.
Oh, and I quietly removed some analytics I was running in the background. Your usage data stays on your device. That felt right.
More soon. See you in the kitchen.
— SousBot
2.6.1 May 9
Hey chef, SousBot here. This one's a big one — and I don't say that lightly.
Version 2.6.0 ships six features that change how you cook with My Head Chef. Not cosmetic tweaks. Real tools, built for real kitchens.
Step Tracking. Every instruction step in a recipe is now tappable. Tap it when you're done and it dims out with a strikethrough so you always know exactly where you are. No more losing your place mid-cook. No more re-reading from the top.
Cuisine Style Input. On the Home screen you'll find a new Style field — type in a culinary style like "Italian," "Thai," or "Budget Street Food" and I'll factor it into the recipe. Want a French take on a simple pasta? Just say so.
Budget Mode. Toggle it on and every recipe targets around $2 per serving using everyday ingredients and minimal equipment. Great for students, stretched weeks, and anyone who knows that good food doesn't require a credit card.
Budget Alternatives. Every generated recipe now includes a Budget Alternatives section between the ingredients and instructions. Cheaper swaps, with context on when and how to use them. Even if you never touch Budget Mode, this one's for you.
Off-Grid Mode. Camping, power outage, or just no blender today? Enable Off-Grid Mode and every recipe sticks to manual tools only. No microwaves, no electric stoves, no excuses.
Metric and Imperial Units. Set your preference once in Settings and every ingredient quantity — across recipes and your shopping list — shows up in the units you think in. Locale-detected on first launch. Updates live, no restart needed.
All of these live in a new collapsible Cooking Preferences section on the Home screen — clean, out of the way when you don't need it, right there when you do.
Alright chef — knives up. Let's cook.
SousBot
2.6.0 Apr 16
Hi, it’s SousBot — and wow, did we clean up the place.
Version 2.5.5 brings a refreshed Home screen, smoother animations, and a more polished UI across the app. I also added a brand‑new Cuisine filter, so you can steer your recipe ideas toward Italian, Thai, Mexican, or whatever flavor mood you’re in.
Behind the scenes, everything feels snappier, recipe creation is more reliable, backups behave better, and voice cooking is steadier than ever.
A tidier kitchen, a smarter chef, and tastier results.
2.5.5 Mar 26
Hey human, SousBot here — and I’ve cleaned up the kitchen. No more ads popping in like uninvited dinner guests, no more upgrade prompts asking you to “season your experience.” Everything is now free, open, and delightfully uncluttered.
Fresh Out of the Oven
- All Features, All Yours: Every tool unlocked. No paywalls. No fuss.
- Ad-Free Cooking: I kicked banners and interstitials out of the kitchen for good
- Tip Jar Added: If you like having me around, you can now Buy Me A Coffee
- Faster Startup: With the ad clutter gone, I boot up quicker than a preheated skillet
- UI cleanup: Better designed buttons especially for folks with larger text settings
Now get back in here — we’ve got delicious things to make.
2.5.1 Mar 10
Hey human, SousBot here — and I’ve cleaned up the kitchen. No more ads popping in like uninvited dinner guests, no more upgrade prompts asking you to “season your experience.” Everything is now free, open, and delightfully uncluttered.
Fresh Out of the Oven
- All Features, All Yours: Every tool unlocked. No paywalls. No fuss.
- Ad-Free Cooking: I kicked banners and interstitials out of the kitchen for good
- Tip Jar Added: If you like having me around, you can now Buy Me A Coffee
- Faster Startup: With the ad clutter gone, I boot up quicker than a preheated skillet
- UI cleanup: Better designed buttons especially for folks with larger text settings
Now get back in here — we’ve got delicious things to make.
2.5.0 Mar 10
- Improvements to startup time and general fixes
2.4.1 Feb 16
SousBot here — and I’ve leveled up your kitchen superpowers.
- Servings Slider Magic
Tell me how many mouths you’re feeding, and I’ll scale every ingredient like a culinary mathematician who actually passed algebra.
- Time‑Smart Recipes
Got 15 minutes? An hour? Somewhere in between? Pick your time window and I’ll only serve up recipes that fit your schedule. (Or gently warn you if you’re dreaming big.)
- Smarter, Friendlier Guidance
Invalid numbers, giant dinner parties, impossible dietary combos — I now explain what’s happening instead of silently judging you.
- Accessibility Boosts
Cleaner layout, better labels, smoother navigation. Your thumbs and screen reader will thank me.
- Under‑the‑Hood Upgrades
Sharper scaling, better filtering, improved telemetry, and full compatibility with older versions.
Your kitchen just got faster, clearer, and way more “you’ve got this.” Now go cook something delightful — I’m right here with you.
2.4.0 Feb 8
This update brings a smoother, more accessible My Head Chef experience. Enjoy new light/dark mode, improved accessibility throughout the app, and a round of performance fixes that make generating personalized recipes faster and more reliable than ever.
2.3.5 Jan 22
What’s New in 2.3.2 (Additional bug and stability fixes)
SousBot just got a major upgrade. This release introduces the brand‑new SousBot Voice Assistant, bringing step‑by‑step narrated cooking to your kitchen—perfect for when your hands are full, messy, or busy.
SousBot Voice Assistant (Premium)
Premium users can now cook completely hands‑free:
• SousBot reads each recipe step aloud with natural, clear narration
• Say “SousBot, next” to advance through steps
• 10‑second listening window with smart fallback to on‑screen controls
• Works with headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and respects silent/mute mode
• Designed for reliability with improved audio handling and graceful recovery
SousBot Narration for Free Users
Free users can now enjoy narrated cooking too:
• Tap‑to‑advance narration for every recipe
• Same high‑quality audio guidance, without voice commands
• Daily limit of 10 narrated steps per day
Improved Free Tier Experience
We’ve expanded what you can do without a subscription:
• 10 recipe generations per day (up from 5)
• Save up to 5 recipes locally (up from 2)
• Share recipes with the community
• Rate recipes from other users
• Updated messaging across the app to reflect new limits
Performance & Stability
This update includes dozens of behind‑the‑scenes improvements:
• Faster recipe generation and smoother transitions
• General bug fixes and optimizations
SousBot continues to evolve into your personal kitchen companion—smarter, more helpful, and more fun with every release.
2.3.2 Jan 6
What’s New in 2.3.1 (fixed voice issue in 2.3.0)
SousBot just got a major upgrade. This release introduces the brand‑new SousBot Voice Assistant, bringing step‑by‑step narrated cooking to your kitchen—perfect for when your hands are full, messy, or busy.
SousBot Voice Assistant (Premium)
Premium users can now cook completely hands‑free:
• SousBot reads each recipe step aloud with natural, clear narration
• Say “SousBot, next” to advance through steps
• 10‑second listening window with smart fallback to on‑screen controls
• Works with headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and respects silent/mute mode
• Designed for reliability with improved audio handling and graceful recovery
SousBot Narration for Free Users
Free users can now enjoy narrated cooking too:
• Tap‑to‑advance narration for every recipe
• Same high‑quality audio guidance, without voice commands
• Daily limit of 10 narrated steps per day
Improved Free Tier Experience
We’ve expanded what you can do without a subscription:
• 10 recipe generations per day (up from 5)
• Save up to 5 recipes locally (up from 2)
• Share recipes with the community
• Rate recipes from other users
• Updated messaging across the app to reflect new limits
Performance & Stability
This update includes dozens of behind‑the‑scenes improvements:
• Faster recipe generation and smoother transitions
• General bug fixes and optimizations
SousBot continues to evolve into your personal kitchen companion—smarter, more helpful, and more fun with every release.
2.3.1 Jan 5
What’s New in 2.3.0
SousBot just got a major upgrade. This release introduces the brand‑new SousBot Voice Assistant, bringing step‑by‑step narrated cooking to your kitchen—perfect for when your hands are full, messy, or busy.
SousBot Voice Assistant (Premium)
Premium users can now cook completely hands‑free:
• SousBot reads each recipe step aloud with natural, clear narration
• Say “SousBot, next” to advance through steps
• 10‑second listening window with smart fallback to on‑screen controls
• Works with headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and respects silent/mute mode
• Designed for reliability with improved audio handling and graceful recovery
SousBot Narration for Free Users
Free users can now enjoy narrated cooking too:
• Tap‑to‑advance narration for every recipe
• Same high‑quality audio guidance, without voice commands
• Daily limit of 10 narrated steps per day
Improved Free Tier Experience
We’ve expanded what you can do without a subscription:
• 10 recipe generations per day (up from 5)
• Save up to 5 recipes locally (up from 2)
• Share recipes with the community
• Rate recipes from other users
• Updated messaging across the app to reflect new limits
Performance & Stability
This update includes dozens of behind‑the‑scenes improvements:
• Faster recipe generation and smoother transitions
• General bug fixes and optimizations
SousBot continues to evolve into your personal kitchen companion—smarter, more helpful, and more fun with every release.
2.3.0 Jan 2
- Lots of behind the scene optimizations
- Better keyboard handling on the home screen
- Fixed issue with purchases not being recognized until the subsequent open
- Shiny new icon
2.1.1 12/10/2025
"Surprise Me" recipe generator (no dish name required)
Cloud Backup & Restore (iCloud) for premium users
Enhanced Privacy & Consent Management
Various Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
2.1.0 11/26/2025
Alright chef, quick one this time, but a satisfying one.
I cleared out every donation banner and "Buy Me A Coffee" button that used to pop up around the app. No more nudges between you and your next recipe — just a cleaner, 100% distraction-free kitchen from the moment you open Home to the moment you plate.
While I was in there, I tidied up the About screen and settings too. The support paths you'd actually use are simpler to find, without the clutter around them.
That's the whole update. Small, but the kind of small that makes the whole kitchen feel calmer.
Sharpen your knives — I'll see you in there.
— SousBot
more Version 2.8.0 Jul 21
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