Beginner’s guide

Cooking for beginners: guided step by step

SousChef® is a free cooking app for people who don’t have much cooking experience yet but still want to eat well. It guides you while you cook — with short videos, the steps read aloud, small steps and timers that start themselves. No course, no cookbook, no prior knowledge. Just start and cook along.

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Why cooking is hard for beginners

Most recipes assume you already know what you’re doing. They use terms like “sauté”, “al dente” or “season to taste” without explaining them. Cooking videos move too fast. And if you miss something along the way, you lose the thread. The result: stress, dishes that fail and making the same thing over and over.

How SousChef® helps beginners

One step at a time. SousChef® shows you exactly what to do now, not everything at once. Each step is explained as if someone is standing next to you, including technique and timing. You don’t need to know cooking terms or master any techniques: the app explains everything at the moment you need it.

A clear head. SousChef® reads the steps aloud and short looping videos show the technique, so you don’t have to keep looking at your screen. Timers start as soon as you tick off a step. That way your attention stays on the pan, not on the instructions.

New dishes that actually work. SousChef® guides you through every new dish, step by step, so it goes well the first time. That’s how you build confidence in the kitchen, without having to practise separately.

“Your app is brilliant!!!” — Martine, SousChef® user (translated from Dutch)

Read also: Easy dinners for busy days or see all frequently asked questions.

Download for free

SousChef® is free, with no subscription and no account needed. That’s possible because advertisers and partners that suit us sponsor recipes, ingredients or kitchen tools.

Frequently asked questions about cooking as a beginner

Yes. SousChef® explains every step as if you’re doing it for the first time. You don’t need to know cooking terms or master any techniques — the app explains everything at the moment you need it.

By cooking, with the right guidance. SousChef® guides beginners step by step while they cook, so you pick up new skills with every dish without having to study them separately.

SousChef® is designed for people without much cooking experience. The app splits every recipe into small, clear steps with spoken instructions and short videos.

You can start with new dishes straight away. SousChef® makes it easier by guiding you through them step by step, even as a beginner. No need to worry about it going wrong: the app keeps track of the order, the timing and the instructions for you.
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