Gumbo Calculator vs Cracklins

Gumbo Calculator - make perfect gumbo every time, for any size crowd! With this app you can make authentic Cajun gumbo with total confidence - whether you are a pro with a gumbo pot or trying your first batch, let Gumbo Calculator do all the heavy lifting for you! Have you ever tried making gumbo for a larger crowd and you're not sure how much to make or what size pot to use?  Gumbo Calculator will give you the perfect amount to make and let you know exactly what size pot you'll need. Have you ever burned a roux, had a roux come out lighter than you would have liked, or felt like there must be an easier way? Gumbo Calculator has so many ways to make roux you won't even believe it - from fast but challenging methods to absolutely dead simple ways that will make your gumbo a success. Are you looking to improve your gumbo with better notes on your batches and tracking of what you are doing differently? Gumbo Calculator offers a detailed logbook where you can easily record and track your batches so you can iterate and hone your gumbo skills. Or are you new to attempting gumbo but not sure where to start? Let the wisdom and practical advice of gumbo masters help you do it right! Key Features: - Gumbo Calculator offers two different ways to calculate your gumbo yield - by pot size or by number of servings - Gumbo Calculator scales perfectly to tell you the exact ingredient quanitites needed - Gumbo Calculator will even tell you exactly how much rice you should make to accompany your batch - Included base recipe for Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, a time tested recipe that is a true crowd pleaser - Easy export of shopping list to Notes, Messages, or Reminders - Learn how to make roux that comes out perfect every time - six different ways! - Detailed log book and configuration save features lets you track your batches over time - Tips and Tricks from Louisiana gumbo masters No internet required - all calculations work offline. This app doesn't have ads and never will. Make the authentic Louisiana gumbo you deserve with the most trusted calculator in the south!

Real Southern cooking, taught by a chef who never leaves your kitchen. Cracklins brings you 167 authentic Southern recipes, from dark-roux gumbo and crawfish etouffee to fried chicken, collard greens, biscuits and sausage gravy, and Kentucky stack cake. Every recipe has adjustable servings, step-by-step instructions, and built-in timers. MEET C.J.! C.J. Thibodaux is your personal cooking guide: a Louisiana-born, classically trained chef persona powered by Apple Intelligence. Ask him anything while you cook. "Why did my roux burn?" "What can I use instead of andouille?" "How do I know when the brisket is done?" C.J. answers in seconds and explains the why behind every technique, so you become a better cook with every dish. His reactive avatar even follows along, thinking while you type and grinning when your gumbo comes together. EVERY SOUTHERN TRADITION Cajun and Creole. Texas and Memphis BBQ. Low Country seafood. Appalachian home cooking. Soul food Sunday dinners. Each region gets the respect it deserves, with recipes and history to match. PRIVATE BY DESIGN C.J. runs entirely on your iPhone using Apple Intelligence. Your questions never leave your device. No account, no cloud, no tracking, nothing to sign up for. COOK MODE Check off ingredients as you gather them, follow steps one at a time, and let the built-in timers keep you on track. Flour-covered hands welcome. FAIR AND SQUARE PRICING Your first 5 recipes are completely free, C.J. included. One purchase of $1.99 unlocks all 167 recipes forever. No subscription. No upsells. No ads. Ever. Good cooking, good eating, good loving. Download Cracklins and get the roux going. Note: C.J.'s AI chat requires Apple Intelligence (iPhone 15 Pro or later with iOS 26). On other devices, Cracklins provides built-in cooking guidance from its knowledge base.