New in Cook’n 16: Because Recipe Directions Shouldn’t Feel Like Homework
Have you ever been in the middle of cooking, glanced at a recipe’s directions… and been greeted by one long paragraph?
Yeah. Not ideal. 😅
When your hands are busy, your kitchen is humming, and dinner is on the line, reading and re-reading a wall of text is the last thing you want to do.
That’s why I’m excited to share a brand-new Cook’n 16 feature that makes recipes easier to follow than ever...
Elf Magic to the Rescue
With a single click, Cook’n’s Elf Magic Power can now take paragraph-style recipe directions and instantly convert them into a clean, easy-to-follow numbered list.No rewriting.
No cleanup.
No extra clutter.
Just clear, step-by-step instructions that let you focus on what really matters… cooking great food.
Why This Matters
Many older recipes...and even some family favorites...were written as a single block of text. They work, but they’re not always easy to follow while you’re cooking.This new feature:
- Breaks long paragraphs into logical steps
- Makes it obvious what comes next
- Reduces mistakes and missed steps
- Keeps your place as you cook
It’s especially helpful for:
- Imported recipes
- Family recipes
- Older recipes written years ago
- Any recipe that feels a little “wordy”
Once you try it, you may never want to cook from paragraph-style directions again. 😉
One More Thing I Love About This Feature
Other than fixing typos and grammatical errors (you're welcome!), it doesn’t change your recipe... it simply makes it easier to follow.Your ingredients stay the same.
Your notes stay the same.
Your recipe stays yours.
It just becomes clearer, calmer, and more cook-friendly.
That’s exactly the kind of magic we love adding to Cook’n.
Cook smarter. Eat happier.
Cook’n 16 Feature Recap
Last week, I showed how Cook’n Elves Organize Recipes FOR YOU! I also showed you how you can use new new Private Notes feature in Cook'n 16 to easily jot down personal notes like:- “Add an extra ½ tsp of salt next time”
- “Use 9x9 pan — 9x13 makes it too thin!”
- “Took to Allen's Thanksgiving 2022”
The week before that, I showed how to Paste Step-By-Step Photos Right Into Your Recipes.
And, the week before that, I showed how to Scan recipes like magic in Cook'n 16 using the New Elf Magic Scan feature.
I also teased the new UI in Cook'n 16 with a Look & Feel that makes your recipe photos really POP!
And, the week before that, I showed how you can finally adjust the font size and style in Cook'n 16 to whatever feels best for your eyes. With Bigger, Easier-to-Read Fonts, you're gonna LOVE Cook'n 16!
And, today, I showed you how the new Numbered List feature in Cook'n 16 will make recipes easier to follow than ever!
⚡ LIVE Upgrade During the Show!
Don't forget to tune in to the Live Release Event on December 16. We’re doing what most companies would never dare to do…Right at the beginning of the event, we’ll drop the Cook’n 16 upgrade LIVE!
And if you’re already an Annual subscriber, the upgrade is FREE for you!
You’ll be able to upgrade instantly, follow along, try the new features yourself...and celebrate with us in real time!
Ask questions, share your reactions in chat, and be among the very first to Cook Smarter & Eat Happier.
Not an Annual subscriber yet?
👉 Now’s the perfect time to upgrade to Annual and get every new feature the moment it comes out.Happy Cooking & Merry Christmas!
Dan Oaks
Founder of DVO Enterprises
Creator of Cook'n
Grandfather of 4. Father of 5. Husband of 1.
Monthly Newsletter Contributor since 2024
Email the author! dan@dvo.com
