Abstract

It is well understood that cooking meals at home can lead to money savings and better nutritional intake, however many are intimidated by the thought of cooking at home. Most frequent concerns reported by a test group included not understanding the cooking terms used in recipes, such as the word “sear”, and produce wasting too quickly. These concerns lead to a feeling of wasted money and wasted time. It was essential to ensure Culinary Mastery’s relevance to a diverse user base and include specific techniques for foods from around the globe. Videos selected for quality and accuracy were sourced from YouTube’s API, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence allowed for the generation of written explanations, including translation. The Culinary Mastery web app was built to empower users with the skills, vocabulary, and knowledge of ingredients to confidently cook at home without having to worry about wasted produce or wasted time.