I often share a word game or puzzle app of some sort for the Weekend Distraction, but this week, I’m sharing something a little different. I recently downloaded this app from the Food Network, and I find myself drawn back to it again and again.
Distracting, it is! And inspiring… this app makes me want to, uh, make stuff! 
You can sort by Chefs, and by Collections, with special Holiday suggestions thrown in.
Here is the current page of Halloween suggestions, with “devilish desserts”, “sinister snacks” and “spooky suppers”. This makes me wish my children were young again, what fun this would be!
There are many Collections to explore: Italian, Brunch, Appetizers, Kid-Friendly, Vegetarian, Quick & Easy, Fan Favorites, Healthy .. and more.
Here I pulled up a recipe for Lasagna Rolls. Each recipe is coupled with a photo, and complete recipe goodness. You also have the opportunity to read reviews for the recipe, and another tab allows you to add your own notes.
You can also change the font size. This is extra helpful if you are using your iPad in the kitchen and you want to read the recipe from a distance. There are also a large number of instructional videos to help you learn new skills or polish old ones.
And there are tools. Converters and timers.
I really enjoy the timers. You have multiple timers to help you manage multiple dishes. This is hugely helpful when planning a large family meal or dinner party.
Food Network In the Kitchen is $1.99 in the iTunes store.
on thehomefrontandbeyond
/ October 12, 2012very very cool – almost makes me want to get one of those newfangled gadgets just so I can have this app
sharechair
/ October 12, 2012This is just one of many many many recipe apps that are glorious. They take “cookbooks” to a whole new level! I love looking through them.
Amy
/ October 12, 2012I didn’t know the food network app is available. Thanks!
sharechair
/ October 12, 2012You’re welcome! I’ll going to be trying another of their recipes this weekend.
Professions for PEACE
/ October 12, 2012Thanks for this great post! I love the Food Network. I find it totally inspiring and gets me really going with creative ideas and new recipes. Cheers! Gina
sharechair
/ October 12, 2012It’s always fun to try something new, isn’t it? I’m going test out one or two this weekend.
A Dog With Fleas
/ October 12, 2012Thanks for sharing this, and have already purchased and downloaded!! Will definitely come in handy this time of year.
sharechair
/ October 12, 2012Always helps to have new ideas, doesn’t it?! I love that the reviews are tucked in with the recipes. Enjoy!
A Dog With Fleas
/ October 12, 2012Exactly!! Actually just tonight I did a search on the Internet for a recipe on how to do something different with flounder. So it will be so great to have this app at the touch of my fingers!
sharechair
/ October 12, 2012oooo … I like flounder
Sometimes you just need something different to dress up a meal and make it interesting. I’m an internet-recipe searcher, too, but this is fun to have, as well. 
A Dog With Fleas
/ October 12, 2012Me too!! My boyfriend is a big fisherman so I have a freezer full of flounder and needed to do something different with it! So this app is going to come in handy. Will probably use it tomorrow to try out a new meatloaf recipe as well!!
sharechair
/ October 13, 2012Fresh fish! YUM!
Nicole
/ October 12, 2012Oh Food Network – always good for filling up my time! Actually I don’t watch it as much as I used to but this app looks pretty cool. I still think you should make one of the Halloween desserts, kids or no kids.
sharechair
/ October 13, 2012You’re right. Halloween desserts are fun. No kids needed!
kdkh
/ October 13, 2012I love the timer! Thanks for the tip. I’m downloading it now….!
sharechair
/ October 13, 2012I’m using the iPad in the kitchen more and more often. You are so right… the timers are a BIG help.
eof737
/ October 14, 2012Love looking at the pictures on those sites and using an occasional recipe.
sharechair
/ October 14, 2012It is fun. I so easily slip into cooking-ruts, it’s fun to try something different sometimes.