Elf Magic has quickly become one of the most loved parts of Cook’n 16...and if you’ve been using it, you probably understand why.

Every time we add a new Elf Magic capability, it seems to unlock something people didn’t even realize they were missing… until it was suddenly there. And once it’s there? You can’t imagine going back.

The Cook’n Elves Are on a Roll (And They’re Not Slowing Down). This latest update is a perfect example.

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More Control. More Polish. More “Wow.”

Until now, Elf Magic already did something pretty magical: it could take messy paragraph directions and turn them into clean, easy-to-follow numbered steps. In fact, in a recent Cook’n 16 poll, that feature rose straight to the top as the #1 favorite.

But when you’ve been working with recipes for 34 years, you start to see patterns. You know where people stumble. You know what makes a recipe easier to follow, easier to share, and easier to succeed with—often before anyone ever asks.

So we took Elf Magic one step further. We released a new Cook'n 16 update a few days ago with a cool new feature!

Now, when you’re working with recipe directions, you have three powerful options at your fingertips:

• Convert to Numbered Steps
  Keep your original wording exactly as-is—just clean it up into tidy, numbered steps.
• Rewrite as Numbered Steps
  Let Elf Magic rewrite and clarify the directions and format them into easy-to-follow steps.
• ✨ NEW: Rewrite as Paragraph Directions
  This one is a quiet powerhouse.

Watch this demo video to see this feature in action:

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Why Paragraph Directions Matter

Paragraph directions are the classic, traditional way recipes have been written for generations. They’re familiar. They’re elegant. And they work beautifully in many situations.

For example:

• They take up less space, which is perfect when you’re printing recipes or creating a cookbook.
• They flow naturally, making them ideal for experienced cooks who don’t need every step broken out.
• They look clean and professional, especially when sharing recipes with family, friends, or future generations.

And here’s where Elf Magic really shines…

When Cook’n rewrites your directions as a paragraph, it doesn’t just reformat them. It fixes typos, cleans up grammar, clarifies confusing wording, and polishes everything into something that looks like it came straight out of a professionally published cookbook.

Same recipe.
Same ingredients.
Way better presentation.

That’s the kind of upgrade you feel every time you look at your recipes.

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There’s a Bigger Plan in Motion

This wasn’t about checking a box or reacting to a single request. It’s part of a much bigger vision—one where Cook’n keeps evolving in ways that make you say:

“Wow… I didn’t even know I needed that.”

And if history is any indication, this won’t be the last time that happens.

If you haven’t upgraded to Cook’n 16, you’re honestly missing out. The train is leaving the station—and it’s picking up speed. Upgrade today!

If you have upgraded?
You’re probably smiling right now. Best investment you ever made. 😉

And to everyone riding along with us:
Keep your eyes peeled. The Cook’n Elves have plenty more magic up their sleeves.

Happy cooking,
Dan & the Cook’n Elves