You reader is in the middle of making a caramelized onion tart, hands busy slicing onions, and their screen goes dark. Frustrating, right? With Cook Mode, that problem is gone for good. 🙌🏻
Using the Tasty Recipes WordPress recipe plugin, you can add a Cook Mode toggle to all of your recipe cards! That way, your readers keep their screens on while cooking.
No constant tapping, no interruptions. No matter what device they’re using: iPhone, Android, tablet, or laptop.
Keep your recipes hands-free
Cook mode for recipes is all about one-touch, hands-free cooking. 🥣
Once your readers turn on Cook Mode, they'll be following along with your recipes as they’re cooking and referring to recipe instructions.

Of course, Cook Mode works with all of Tasty Recipes’ recipe card templates as well as custom templates.
Keep your screen awake
Once you enable Cook Mode, it’s found below the ingredients list.
One quick toggle and your readers’ screens stay on the whole time they’re cooking.

No more juggling between ingredients and their device. Whether they’re slicing, stirring, or baking, your recipe stays visible from start to finish. 👁️
It’s all about focusing on the food — not fighting with a screen that keeps going dark.
Cook Mode FAQs
- Does Cook Mode work on every device?
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Yes. Cook Mode keeps screens awake on iPhones, Androids, tablets, and laptops. Your readers can follow along hands-free no matter how they're reading your recipes.
- Where does the Cook Mode toggle show up?
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Right below the ingredients list in the recipe card. Readers tap it once to turn it on, and that's it.
- Does Cook Mode work with all Tasty Recipes card templates?
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Yes. Cook Mode works with every recipe card template in Tasty Recipes paid plans.
- Do my readers need to create an account or download anything to use it?
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No. Cook Mode is built right into the recipe card. Readers tap the toggle and it works instantly without having to download, install, or sign up for anything.
- Do I need to turn on Cook Mode for each recipe?
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No. Once you enable Cook Mode in your Tasty Recipes settings, it shows up on all your recipe cards automatically.
- Does Cook Mode affect how my recipe card looks?
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Not at all. Cook Mode adds a small toggle to the recipe card. It doesn't change your card's design, layout, or formatting.
- Is Cook Mode available on Tasty Recipes Lite?
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Cook Mode is a Pro feature. It comes with all paid Tasty Recipes plans.
Want to test the toggle for yourself before you get Tasty Recipes? Turn on Cook Mode on our Sourdough Bread Demo Recipe! 🍞
