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Food & Drink (36 programs)

  1. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy to navigate.
    CONS: Slow. No configuration options. Poor selection of recipes. Ugly design.
  2. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Lots of tools in addition to recipe database. Sample recipes included. Extensive import, export and sharing options. Database management.
    CONS: Ugly interface. Crashes easily when invalid actions are performed.
  3. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Beautiful interface. Ingredients and instructions are clear. Tons of video content. Pin or favorite recipes. Simple to make foods.
    CONS: No gallery for recipes. Basic features.
  4. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Good search and filtering functions. Duplicate eraser. Export recipes in HTML, to phone, etc.
    CONS: Browser is slow. Metric conversions are insufficient.
  5. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Fun for all age groups. Has a learning curve from simple to tricky.
    CONS: Some players may find the game simple. Owes a lot to the original Cooking Academy.
  6. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Wide selection of restaurants and bars. Simple layout. Easy to navigate and use. Determines your location and offers results accordingly.
    CONS: Menu card do not always show up properly. Limited locations available. Large RAM consumption.
  7. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Displays information clearly. Send details to print. Can change basic measurements to metric or imperial. Good selection of food items.
    CONS: No longer being supported.
  8. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Big, touch friendly interface. Search by ingredients. Good 'ideas' section for brainstorming. Comments and ratings.
    CONS: No full screen mode with pictures. Text heavy recipes.
  9. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Auto-tidy function for recipes. Larger view recipes for reading while cooking. Create recipes and cookbooks for iPod.
    CONS: Complicated installation. Limited trial version.
  10. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Scales recipe based on number of servings. Option to rate recipe out of 3 stars and to indicate it's spicy. Simple to use interface.
    CONS: No discernible way to import recipes from another source.
  11. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Nutrition calculator. Backup and export data. Publish cookbooks.
    CONS: None so far.
  12. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy to use. Add your own recipes. Alcohol information panel. Good search function.
    CONS: Looks old fashioned.
  13. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Comes with sample cookbooks. Easy to add recipes. Good database management tools.
    CONS: No simple conversion function. A little buggy.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Great tagging/keyword options. Accurate search. Grocery and meal-planning features.
    CONS: Limted export options. Import problems. No conversion options.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Looks great. Nice selection of recipes. Easy, clear cooking instructions. Good search function.
    CONS: No sharing. No scrolling.
  17. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  18. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Easy to use. Sort recipes by categories. Includes menu editor and built-in search. Exports to several formats. Printing options.
    CONS: Only allows one photo per recipe. It may be too simple for power users.

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