iPad in the Kitchen

The iPad has turned out to be a great tool in the kitchen. One of the best apps to date for cooking is the Epicurious app. It gives you the full functionality of the website in a nicely designed touch based UI.

You can search for recipes by keyword, category, or a combination of both. It also has handy topics you can browse if you are looking for ideas, such as Summer Dinners. Lots of entries have a picture tied to it to give you a visual of the dish before you put in the effort of making it.

When in landscape mode the app puts the directions in the right portion of the screen and the ingredients list on the left. This is handy to be able to see quickly both the ingredients and directions on the page at the same time.

The app allows you to see ratings and user reviews/comments right on the screen. This is handy to see as some people will post their tips and tweaks in the comments. You can also email recipes via the app if you come across something you really enjoy and want to send to someone.

You can see ingredient lists for a recipe so you know what to pick up in the store. The app also gives you the ability to save a favorite lists for items you want to go back to in the future.

Final Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars