Regardless of whether or not you cook a lot for your friends and family, there is a solid chance that you struggle coming up with not only recipes to win them over, but also dishes that will please everyone, from the kids to the parents. There are only so many times you can make pasta, burgers, grilled cheese and the like, while still keeping them fresh. If you can relate to this struggle of thinking of meals for any time of day, stop looking at tons of websites and magazines. The Flavor Maker - Recipes & Meal Planning mobile app is here to assist. By McCormick & Company, a leading spice maker, this handy phone guide helps make the meal planning process a breeze. Curious? Read the rest of our review.

Features/Benefits

Flavor Maker - Recipes & Meal Planning will become your cooking guru. Just like that cool aunt or trusted friend, it serves up inspiration whenever you may need it. It helps with many things, including the following:

• Discovering new recipes
• Viewing how to make easy to complex recipes, step-by-step
• Weeknight ideas, perfect for times when it feels like there are only so many hours in the day
• Tips for turning your kitchen into a lab of flavor, or just a foodie cave

Pretty great!

Pros and Cons

The app has upsides and downsides. So as not to sugar coat things, here is the scoop.

Pros

• Easy to use: Even the most 'green' home cooks can become chefs in no time.
• Digital Pantry: Scan and swipe your way through recipes and the company's product catalog to add McCormick blends, spices and herbs to your pantry.
• Instant access: Learn about nutrition details, similar recipes, products and tips that fit in with you and your busy lifestyle.
• Have a plan: Map out meals in advance.
• Discover recipes: Browse through hundreds of recipes for every occasion, from Valentine's Day to birthdays.
• All meals: From a savory breakfast to a sweet dessert, the app has every meal covered.
• Videos and tutorials: Ideas come to live with interactive content.
• Articles to read: Trends, advice and more are covered.
• Save time: Your next grocery shopping trip will be much easier, since everything is planned out.
• Product image search: Easily identify what is of interest to you.
• On-the-go shopping list: Write down what you want or what catches your eye so you can take it home to your kitchen.
• Meal planner: Add what you like to the in-app meal planner, and then choose your favorites to whip up. Autofill it or not.
• Make your preferences known: List a preference or a dietary restriction and results will be tailored to you.

Cons

• Glitch-prone: Current app users are quick to note that the app is not without glitches.
• Frozen screens are commonplace: If you install it, be ready to refresh the screen multiple times during use.
• Scanner does not always work: You may need to try it more than one to get it to work.

Conclusion

The Flavor Maker - Recipes & Meal Planning app makes it super simple to plan whatever you and your crew are in the mood for, which makes it a must have for aspiring home cooks and foodies everywhere. It offers something for a wide range of holidays, occasions and diets, making it an inclusive food resource, nice to have via mobile. While we recommend that anyone with an interest install it, those who are not keen on cooking may want to give this one a pass. When you download this app, take your meals from drab to fab!