# Famous Chef — Easy peasy traditional cooking

> Easy peasy traditional cooking (iPhone/iPad app by Jens Somers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/famous-chef/id6758932844 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jens Somers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847195635)
- Category: Food & Drink
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German
- Released: 2026-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/famous-chef/id6758932844/reviews.md

## What is Famous Chef?

Famous Chef helps you discover authentic recipes from around the world and cook them with confidence. Find what you want fast, get everything in one place, and follow clear step-by-step instructions made for real cooking.

Find the right recipe in seconds:
* Filter by continent, country, or course
* Search instantly
* Sort by time, calories, or number of ingredients

A grocery list that actually helps:
* Turn ingredients into a practical shopping list
* Tap to mark what you already have
* Sort by quantity or cooking order
* View measurements in your preferred units (grams, ounces, cups, and more)

Cook step-by-step (with voice + timers)
* Clear, short steps that are easy to follow
* Optional read-aloud instructions when your hands are busy
* Built-in timers for each step & start with one tap

Ready to serve
* Traditional drink pairings
* A short background story for each dish
* Serve with confidence and enjoy the moment

Download Famous Chef and cook something delicious today.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-07-24

Optimized for iPad, with small design improvements for a smoother user experience.

### 1.4 — 2026-04-01

Vegetarian filter added, time is now displayed more accurately, descriptions have been shortened to prevent text breakage, and ingredients can now be searched.

### 1.3 — 2026-03-17

More recipes in the app, a new random recipe option, optional images in list view, and dynamic values in recipe step descriptions.

### 1.2 — 2026-02-22

Added color-coded difficulty levels, a choice of male or female read-aloud voice, and a button to get a random recipe suggestion.

### 1.1 — 2026-02-20

Improved the detail page reveal animation, added an optional extra column in the overview, and fixed the footer links.

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## More apps by Jens Somers

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All apps by Jens Somers: https://appshunter.io/developer/1847195635

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