About COOKMAISON
Q: What is COOKMAISON?
A: COOKMAISON is a free online recipe platform where you can discover, save, and share delicious homemade recipes. Our goal is to bring together food lovers who enjoy cooking with fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes.
Q: Do I need an account to use COOKMAISON?
A: You can browse all recipes without an account. However, to enjoy personalised features such as My Cookery Book, Shopping List, Meal Plan, and Recipe Submissions, you’ll need to log in or create a free account.
Sharing Recipes & Photos
Q: Can I submit my own recipes?
A: Yes! Once logged in, you can share your own recipes directly on COOKMAISON. Visit the “Submit Your Recipe” page and fill out the form with ingredients, steps, and photos. Your recipe will be reviewed before being published.
Q: Can I share all the recipes I’ve created with my friends and family?
A: Yes! On any of your recipe pages, your username is displayed. Clicking on your username will take anyone to a page listing all the recipes you’ve submitted that have been reviewed and approved. This makes it easy to share your personal collection with your loved ones.
Q: Can I upload photos of recipes I’ve tried?
A: Absolutely! Under each recipe, you’ll find a “Submit Your Photo” button. You can upload your picture directly from your device. All photos are reviewed before appearing on the recipe page.
Q: Why isn’t my uploaded photo showing yet?
A: All user photos are manually reviewed to ensure quality and relevance. Once approved, your photo will appear under the recipe. This usually takes 24–48 hours.
Recipes & Ingredients
Q: Where do your recipes come from?
A: Our recipes come from COOKMAISON contributors and food enthusiasts. Each recipe is checked for clarity and accuracy before publishing.
Q: Are the recipes beginner-friendly?
A: Yes! Most recipes are simple, with detailed steps, clear ingredient lists, and estimated preparation times.
Q: How are dietary tags like “Gluten-Free” or “Lactose-Free” determined?
A: Diet tags are automatically assigned based strictly on the ingredients in each recipe. For example, a recipe with regular flour won’t be marked as gluten-free. Do check that the ingredients you are using are meeting those standards. For example, some sausages don’t contain gluten but some do.
Browsing & Searching
Q: How can I find recipes for a specific meal or occasion?
A: You can browse by categories such as Breakfast, Mains, Desserts, and more. The homepage also highlights Recipe of the Month, Dinner Ideas, and Top-Rated Recipes.
Q: Can I filter recipes by multiple categories?
A: Yes — our sidebar filters allow you to combine categories (for example, Vegetarian and Dinner) to refine your search results.
My Cookery Book
Q: What is “My Cookery Book”?
A: My Cookery Book is your personal recipe collection on COOKMAISON. You can save your favourite recipes and organise them for easy access later. You can also plan your meal for the week and generate your shopping lists based on any collections you create or the meal planner. You can also share any collections you have created with your friends and family.
Q: How do I save a recipe to My Cookery Book?
A: When logged in, click the Bookmark button on any recipe. You can select a collection and it will instantly be added to your My Cookery Book section in your account dashboard.
Q: Can I create multiple collections?
A: Yes! You can organise your saved recipes into different collections such as “Weeknight Dinners,” “Healthy Snacks,” or “Holiday Favorites.”
Q: Do I need an account to save recipes?
A: Yes. You must be logged in to save recipes to your personal Cookery Book.
Shopping List
Q: How does the Shopping List feature work?
A: You can generate a shopping list directly from any collection or your meal plan. It automatically compiles all ingredients you’ll need.
Q: Can I edit my shopping list?
A: Yes — once you’re logged in, you can add, remove, or check off ingredients as you shop.
Q: Can I access my shopping list on mobile?
A: Definitely! Your shopping list is synced to your account, so you can open it on your phone or tablet while shopping.
Q: Do I need an account to use the Shopping List?
A: Yes, this feature is available only to logged-in users.
My Meal Planner
Q: What is the Meal Plan feature?
A: The Meal Plan is a built-in weekly planner that helps you organise your cooking schedule. Each account includes a ready-to-use meal plan template. It works exactly like a collection.
Q: How do I add recipes to my meal plan?
A: When logged in, go to your Cookery Book and click the “My Meal Planner” section. You can assign recipes to a specific day or meal type (lunch or dinner) by clicking ‘Add Item’.
Q: Can I generate a shopping list from my meal plan?
A: Yes! Once your meal plan is filled, you can automatically create a complete shopping list with all the ingredients needed for the week.