# Queso: Find & Cook Recipes — Search, save, cook along

> Recipe discovery and guided cooking companion with ingredient-based search. (iPhone/iPad app by Craig Cargill.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queso-find-and-cook-recipes/id6795244127 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Craig Cargill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1036402060)
- Category: Food & Drink, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-11-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queso-find-and-cook-recipes/id6795244127/reviews.md

## What is Queso?

Every recipe you'll ever want to cook, and a kitchen that helps you cook it.

Queso is a recipe hub. Search by name ("chicken katsu"), or type what you have on hand ("chicken breast, lime, rice") and see what you could make right now. Flick through the Discover deck when you want ideas, save anything that looks good to your shelf, and cook it with a step-by-step companion that keeps timers, ingredients and the shopping list in sync.

FIND IT
Search a growing library of real recipes from open sources and bloggers who said yes. Search by dish, by ingredient, or both. Every card links back to where the recipe came from.

SAVE IT
Your shelf holds the full recipe, not a bookmark. Pin the must-cooks, sort into playlists, add every ingredient to the shopping list in one tap.

COOK IT
A cook-along that shows the ingredients each step needs, as many timers as your stove has burners (they ring out loud), smart substitutions that read the actual recipe, ingredient-true metric conversion, and sticky notes that stay for next time.

USE WHAT YOU HAVE
Type your cupboard contents in one messy sentence; the pantry sorts itself and the search shows what you could cook tonight.

MADE FOR iPHONE DUO
Open the phone and every screen goes two-pane: search results beside the recipe, the shelf beside the method, the cook-along beside your timers.

A COMMUNITY THAT COOKS
Ratings only count if you've actually cooked the dish. Share cook's notes or keep them private. Publish your own recipes and follow what friends are cooking.

No ads. No tracking. No password — your personal code is your key.

## Key features

- Search recipes by name or ingredients
- Discover new recipe ideas
- Save recipes to a personal shelf
- Step-by-step cooking guide
- Integrated timers and shopping list
- Cook-along mode
- Community ratings and notes

## Is Queso safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Queso.

## Is Queso legit?

Queso: Find & Cook Recipes appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Queso is 68 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queso-find-and-cook-recipes/id6795244127/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app! Useful features!

*2026-09-24*

I love the features on this app. Timer, swap an ingredient, multiply a serving size, a lot of useful features for everyday cooks.

### 5/5 — So many features!

*2026-08-23, version 0.39.0*

Really handy, great for discovering recipes but even just for cooking the recipes: automatic substitutions, timers, technique tips, and more!

### 5/5 — Really neat concept!

*2026-08-20, version 0.35.0*

This app is a great way to figure out the age old question “what’s for dinner”? With a ton of cool features like “playlists”, tinder like swiping and a wide array of recipes from tons of different cuisines!

## Frequently asked questions about Queso

### What kind of recipes can I find on Queso?

Queso offers a wide variety of recipes from open sources and bloggers. You can search by dish name, or by ingredients you already have on hand to find something to cook tonight.

### How does the cook-along feature work in Queso?

The cook-along feature provides a step-by-step guide, showing ingredients for each step, integrated timers that ring aloud, and smart substitutions. It also handles metric conversions and allows for sticky notes.

### Can I share my own recipes on Queso?

Yes, you can publish your own recipes on Queso. The community can rate dishes based on actual cooking, and you can share cook's notes or keep them private.

### Does Queso have ads?

No, Queso is ad-free. The app prioritizes a clean user experience without advertisements or tracking.

### What devices does Queso support?

Queso is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is optimized for the iPhone Duo, offering a two-pane view on compatible devices.

### How often is Queso updated?

The latest version of Queso is 0.41.0, and it was last updated on November 9, 2026. Updates typically bring new features and improvements to the app.

### Is Queso suitable for younger users?

Queso has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older users interested in cooking and recipe discovery.

### How does Queso handle user privacy?

Queso emphasizes user privacy with no tracking and no password required for login. Your personal code serves as your key to the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.41.0 — 2026-11-09

Queso is now a recipe hub. Search by name or by the ingredients you have, save what you find, cook it with timers that ring. Household matching and parties have been retired. Every screen is two-pane on iPhone Duo.

### 0.40.0 — 2026-08-24

Two ways to say no, and clearer everything:
• New in Food preferences: "Prefer not" — hides dishes that are mainly a thing (mushroom soup) while keeping ones that just use a little of it (beef wellington)
• Measurements now converts any recipe to your units automatically — it never hides recipes
• Discover deals more reliably when the deck runs low

### 0.39.0 — 2026-08-22

A big one, cooked from tester feedback:
• Tap any technique word in a recipe step — "blanch", "fold", "sear" — for a quick explainer
• Ingredient lists tick off what's already in your pantry
• Your meal roster is now a browsable photo grid, with a tight list a tap away
• Parts get photo cards, and their ingredients now scale and convert like any recipe
• Food preferences show your picks up front, removable with a tap
• The lock-screen cook card is readable again, and imported recipes lose their stray checkboxes

### 0.38.0 — 2026-08-22

Faster to trust, easier to eat your way:
• The Friends badge clears the moment you read your messages
• New diet shortcuts — go vegan or vegetarian with one tap in Food preferences
• The app automatically finds a second route to our servers if your network blocks the first

### 0.37.0 — 2026-08-21

Friends are people now: requests come from a person, with their face and @username, and your friendships are yours — not your household’s. Plus: friend suggestions that actually know your circle, and every tab now opens instantly with what you saw last.

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