❓ Help & FAQ
Get help using Southern Cook-AI-tion and find answers to common questions
🚀 Getting Started
What is Southern Cook-AI-tion?
Southern Cook-AI-tion is an innovative cooking platform that uses artificial intelligence to generate recipes. Our AI creates recipe ideas and instructions, which are then tested and reviewed by real home cooks like you.
How do I get started?
Simply create an account to join our community. Once registered, you can browse recipes, leave reviews, save favorites, and participate in our cooking experiments.
Do I need to pay to use the site?
No! Southern Cook-AI-tion is completely free to use. Browse recipes, create an account, and participate in our community at no cost.
🍳 Using Recipes
Are the recipes safe to cook?
While our AI generates recipes based on culinary knowledge, we always recommend using your judgment when cooking. Check ingredients for allergies, verify cooking temperatures, and follow food safety guidelines.
What if a recipe doesn't work out?
That's part of the experiment! Please leave a review sharing your experience. Your feedback helps us improve our AI and helps other cooks know what to expect.
Can I modify the recipes?
Absolutely! Feel free to adapt recipes to your taste, dietary needs, or available ingredients. Share your modifications in reviews to help other cooks.
How do I save favorite recipes?
Click the heart icon (❤️) on any recipe to save it to your favorites. Access all your saved recipes from your favorites page.
⭐ Reviews & Community
How do I leave a review?
On any recipe page, scroll down to the reviews section. Rate the recipe (1-5 stars) and share your cooking experience, modifications, or tips.
What makes a good review?
Great reviews include: how the recipe turned out, any changes you made, cooking tips, difficulty level, and whether you'd make it again. Photos are always welcome!
Can I upload photos with my reviews?
Yes! We encourage sharing photos of your finished dishes. It helps other cooks see what to expect and makes our community more vibrant.
🔧 Technical Support
I'm having trouble logging in
Try resetting your password using the "Forgot Password" link on the login page. If you continue having issues, contact us.
The website isn't working properly
Try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache. If problems persist, please contact us with details about the issue.
How do I delete my account?
If you'd like to delete your account, please contact us and we'll help you with the process.
🤖 About Our AI
How does the AI create recipes?
Our AI analyzes thousands of existing recipes, cooking techniques, and ingredient combinations to generate new recipe ideas. It considers factors like flavor profiles, cooking methods, and nutritional balance.
Why do some recipes need improvement?
AI is still learning! While our system is sophisticated, it's not perfect. That's why we rely on our community to test recipes and provide feedback to help improve the AI.
How does my feedback help?
Every review, rating, and comment helps train our AI to create better recipes. Your feedback teaches the system what works, what doesn't, and what home cooks actually want to make.
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