Last week, I announced the release of Cook'n Version 16 on December 16 and I shared some of the cool new features. The excitement is palpable! Today, I'm sharing MORE new features including a magical new Scan feature!

If you’ve ever snapped a photo of a recipe and wished it would just magically become a clean, perfectly formatted digital recipe inside Cook’n… then you are going to LOVE this.

Because in Cook’n 16, something truly magical has arrived.

We’ve been working behind the scenes with our team of brilliant Cook’n Elves, and today I’m excited to introduce the Elf Magic Scan ... our most powerful, delightful, and downright fun recipe-scan feature ever.

See the Magic for Yourself (Video Demo)

I just recorded a short walkthrough showing exactly how Elf Magic Scan works; and trust me, the results will make your jaw drop.

You’ll see the entire process from start to finish, and you’ll get a peek at the fun, whimsical dialog messages the Elves display while they’re working behind the scenes.

Why We Built Elf Magic Scan

Over the years, thousands of Cook’n users have relied on the Snip-It Tool on their computers to import recipe scans every single day. And even more people use the Scan feature in the Cook’n Mobile Apps to pull in recipe photos and screenshots.

But let’s be honest…
On a phone, manually highlighting the recipe name, tapping the Name button, selecting the ingredients, tapping Ingredients, then highlighting the directions and tapping Directions — well, it works, but it can feel just a little tedious.

And you told us so.

You asked for something faster.
Something smarter.
Something that didn’t require so many taps and swipes.
Something that just knew what part of the recipe was what.

And we heard you.

So we asked the Cook’n Elves to help us create a smarter, more magical solution ... one that goes far beyond traditional OCR. And wow… they delivered.

What Makes Elf Magic Scan So Magical?

Elf Magic Scan will read ANY image: screenshots, scans, Pinterest pins, recipe cards, Facebook posts, TikTok frames, Instagram images, you name it ... and instantly transforms it into a beautifully formatted Cook’n recipe.

Here’s what it does automatically:

• Identifies ingredients
• Reconstructs instructions
• Cleans up formatting
• Fixes spacing, numbering, and structure
• Populates the recipe right into your Cook’n collection
• Syncs it across all your devices instantly

Whether it’s Grandma’s handwriting or a screenshot of your favorite influencer’s casserole, Elf Magic Scan handles it with ease.

  - No typing.
  - No guesswork.
  - No frustration.
  - Just pure magic.

A Little Bonus: Still Want Classic OCR? It’s There Too!

Some folks still prefer the simplicity of traditional OCR scanning for certain types of recipes. Don’t worry... Cook’n 16 still includes the Snip-It Scan for quick, classic OCR imports. So whether you want Elf Magic or the old-school approach, Cook’n has you covered.

Get Cook'n 16! Your Recipes Have Never Looked This Good

Elf Magic Scan is available in Cook’n 16 which will be released on December 16... and I can’t wait for you to try it. I think you’re going to love it as much as we do. In fact, early testers have already said things like:

“This feels like a superpower.”
“Recipe capture has never been this easy.”
“I couldn’t believe how accurate it is!”
“The Elves are my new best friends.”
“Wait...the Elves improved my recipe! They added things that were missing! This is amazing!!”

When Cook'n 16 is released, give it a try! Scan a few recipes, and let the Elves show you what they can do. Your cookbooks will never be the same!

More Smart Features Coming Soon…

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing even more of what makes Version 16 such a game-changer.

Get Cook’n 16 Free When It Releases Dec. 16

A quick reminder:

• Annual Subscribers get all Cook’n upgrades free.
• Monthly subscribers who have stayed subscribed for 5 consecutive months also qualify for free upgrades.
• If you don’t qualify yet, you can sign up for an Annual Cook’n Membership today and get Cook’n 16 the moment it’s released!

Happy Cooking!