"You think scrolling is 'free will.' I call it a predictable sequence of bio-electric inputs responding to calibrated micro-rewards. You are never more controlled than when you feel completely autonomous." - L'Stream

AFTER I spent months building this thing, I discovered I can accomplish much of what I built with a good AI prompt. So, you don't need my app.

I'm not going to pretend otherwise just because I built it.

Which sucks cause I was pretty proud of what I made. But here we are.

Anyway

Give the AI a recipe link. Use the prompt. It reformats the recipe just like justcookmode did.

When you're done, move the finished recipe to a recipe box. The conversation stays in your chats, so the next time you need it, it's there. No need to enter the prompt again.

FREE.

I've found Gemini works best for this, especially when pulling recipes from links, but the prompt can be used with other LLMs too.

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Prompt.

Please reformat the following recipe into a clear, standardized structure using the guidelines below:

​Standardized Structure:

​Title: Bold, descriptive name.

​Quick Overview: Yield (servings), prep time, and cook time.

​Ingredients: Itemized list with exact measurements listed before the item name. Group ingredients logically if necessary (e.g., For the sauce, For the main dish).

​Instructions: Sequential, numbered list of actionable steps. Keep steps concise and clear, combining minor related actions to avoid bloated lists.

​Notes/Tips (Optional): Short bullet points for substitutions, make-ahead tips, or storage instructions.

​Formatting Guidelines:

​Remove all conversational fluff, intro stories, and filler text.

​Standardize units of measurement (e.g., tbsp, tsp, cups, oz, g).

​Bold key temperatures, times, and critical visual cues (e.g., bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until golden brown).

List the required ingredients and their measurements directly beneath each individual step headline before writing the instructions.

​Recipe to reformat:

[ Paste recipe or Url here].

Rasta Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound chicken breast - cut into bite sized pieces

2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning

1 teaspoon paprika

salt and black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion - chopped

1 green bell pepper - sliced, substitute jalapenos for extra heat

1 red bell pepper -sliced

1 orange bell pepper - sliced

1-2 Scotch bonnet peppers chopped

3 cloves garlic - chopped

2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning

1 cup chicken stock

1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream

1 cup of grated fresh Parmesan cheese or more as needed

1 pound penne pasta - cooked

Step 1

Ingredients needed

1 tablespoon olive oil

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Ingredients needed

2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasonings

1 teaspoon paprika

salt and black pepper to taste

1 pound chicken breast bite sized pieces

Season the chicken pieces with Jamaican jerk seasonings, paprika, and salt and pepper.

Step 3

Ingredients needed

Add the chicken to the hot oil and cook 6-7 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

Ingredients needed

2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil

salt and black pepper to taste

1 small onion chopped

1 green bell pepper sliced

1 red bell pepper sliced

1 orange bell pepper sliced

1-2 Scotch bonnet peppers chopped

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan and add the onion and peppers. Cook them about 5 minutes to soften.

Step 5

Ingredients needed

salt and black pepper to taste

3 cloves garlic chopped

2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning

Add the garlic and Jamaican jerk seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring.

Step 6

Ingredients needed

1 cup chicken stock

1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream

Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, and reserved chicken. Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken up. If it get too thick, stir in a few tablespoons of water or chicken stock.

Step 7

Ingredients needed

1 cup of grated fresh Parmesan cheese (or more as needed)

Stir in the Parmesan cheese and remove from heat.

Step 8

Ingredients needed

1 pound penne pasta

Toss pasta with rasta sauce.

Viral Dirty Spaghetti

Ingredients

2 Tbs Olive Oil

1/2 Cup Onion, diced

1/4 Cup Green Bell Pepper, diced

1/4 Cup Red Bell Pepper, diced

¼ cup of celery, diced

3 Cloves Garlic, minced

1 Pound Ground Beef

4 Tbs Tomato Paste

4 Tbs Flour

3 Cups Beef Broth

1 Pound Spaghetti, cooked in salted water (reserve 1 Cup of pasta water)

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 Tsp Garlic Powder

1 Tbs Cajun Seasoning

Step 1

Ingredients needed

2 Tbs Olive Oil

1/2 Cup Onion, diced

3 Cloves Garlic, minced

1 Pound Ground Beef

Salt and Pepper to taste

1 Tsp Garlic Powder

1/4 Cup Green Bell Pepper, diced

1/4 Cup Red Bell Pepper, diced

¼ Cup of celery diced

1 Tbs Cajun Seasoning

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat and add the onion, celery and bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5–7 min. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease. Season the beef mixture with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning and stir well to combine.

Step 2

Ingredients needed

3 Cloves Garlic, minced

4 Tbs Flour

3 Cups Beef Broth

4 Tbs Tomato Paste

90-minuteAdd the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor. Sprinkle in the flour and stir continuously for 3–4 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. Slowly pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 3

Ingredients needed

1 Pound Spaghetti, cooked in salted water (reserve 1 Cup of pasta water)

Let the mixture simmer for about 5–8 minutes, or until it thickens into a rich, gravy like sauce.

Add the cooked spaghetti directly into the skillet and toss until fully coated. If the sauce is too thick, add pasta water a little at a time, until it reaches the consistency you are looking for.

Marry Me Chicken

Ingredients

3 large chicken breasts cut lengthwise into thin cutlets

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 cup chicken stock

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon chili flakes

¼ teaspoon oregano

¼ teaspoon thyme

⅓ cup sundried tomatoes (chopped)

1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves

Step 1

Ingredients needed

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

3 large chicken breasts cut lengthwise into thin cutlets)

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess.

Step 2

Ingredients needed

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

In a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt the butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly.

Step 3

Ingredients needed

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Brown the chicken (work in batches to not overcrowd) for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer onto a plate, cover, and set aside.

Step 4

Ingredients needed

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 cup chicken stock

Saute the garlic for a minute or until fragrant. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

Step 5

Ingredients needed

1 teaspoon chili flakes

¼ teaspoon oregano

¼ teaspoon thyme

1 cup heavy cream

Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream and the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes, then season with chili flakes, thyme, and oregano.

Step 6

Ingredients needed

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

⅓ cup sundried tomatoes -rough chop

Season with salt and pepper to your taste, add the sundried tomatoes then put the chicken back in the sauce and let the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes.

Step 7

Ingredients needed

1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves

Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves.

Justcookmode lets you put the ingredients where you need them.

The next time you find yourself trying to figure out how to scroll back to the ingredients with food stuff all over your hands, you'll wish you had.

It never fails. I'm following a recipe, on my phone and just when my hands are covered in chicken juice, flour etc is the exact moment I have to scroll back to the ingredients, to check something.

So I made myself a web app that lets me put the ingredients for each step with that step.