FAQ

What can I do on the home page? Getting Started & Account

On the home page you can browse recipes, search by title or ingredient and filter by category, time and sorting. Pagination lets you explore more recipes even without a specific idea.

How do I register? Getting Started & Account

Click Register, enter your name, email address and password and confirm your registration. You can then create recipes, rate recipes and view your token account.

What can I do without an account? Getting Started & Account

You can browse, search, filter, read recipe details and share recipes. An account is required for your own content, ratings and token features.

How do I search for a recipe? Finding Recipes

Enter terms such as tomato, chocolate cake or vegetarian and click Search. You can then filter by category, preparation time or newest recipes.

How do I browse all recipes? Finding Recipes

Use the page numbers below the recipe list. The home page shows several recipes per page; use Next or a page number to continue.

How do I share a recipe? Finding Recipes

The detail view provides Share, WhatsApp, Email and Copy link. On mobile, Share opens the system dialog; otherwise choose a direct channel.

How do I create a recipe? Creating Recipes

Sign in and open Create recipe. Enter title, description, category, portions, preparation time, ingredients and steps. Depending on platform rules, the recipe may be moderated before publication.

Can I edit my recipe later? Creating Recipes

Yes. Open My recipes, select the entry and edit it. Significant changes may trigger moderation again.

Which images may I upload? Creating Recipes

Use your own images or images you are licensed to use. Do not upload protected content without permission. The image should belong to the recipe and be clear and readable.

Where do ingredients come from? Ingredients & Portions

Ingredients are loaded from the central ingredient catalog so names and units stay consistent. Administrators can create, edit, deactivate or delete ingredients.

How do I change portions? Ingredients & Portions

Use the minus and plus controls in the detail view. Amounts are recalculated automatically. Quantities are displayed as whole values and pieces are always rounded up. Example: 0.375 pieces becomes 1 piece.

Why are decimal places hidden? Ingredients & Portions

The platform intentionally displays whole quantities for practical shopping and cooking. This affects display only; the underlying recipe quantity remains available for calculations.

How do I rate a recipe? Ratings & Moderation

Open a recipe, choose a score from 1 to 5 stars and submit your rating. Half stars can be displayed. If enabled, you can also leave a comment.

How is the average rating calculated? Ratings & Moderation

The detail view shows the average and number of ratings. Example: ratings of 4 and 5 stars result in 4.5 stars from two ratings.

Why is my recipe not visible yet? Ratings & Moderation

New or edited recipes may be pending. An administrator checks content, image, ingredients and compliance before publication.

What are tokens? Tokens & Rewards

Tokens are internal platform points. You can see your current balance in your account. Depending on active platform rules, tokens may be credited for qualifying activity and spent on vouchers.

How do I earn tokens? Tokens & Rewards

Tokens are not automatically awarded for every action. Administrators define rules such as a minimum number of ratings and average rating. Example: 100 qualifying ratings with an average of at least 4.50 may trigger a 500-token reward.

Where can I see token movements? Tokens & Rewards

Users can view their own token history. Administrators see the complete token log with user, amount, action, before/after balance, reference and timestamp.

What happens if a token booking is incorrect? Tokens & Rewards

Report the booking through the contact channel with account, amount and approximate time. Administrators can book a transparent correction; the original movement remains in the history.

How do I redeem tokens for a voucher? Vouchers & Partners

Open Vouchers, choose an active partner and offer and check the token cost. After confirmation, tokens are charged and an available voucher code is assigned to your account.

Can I return a voucher? Vouchers & Partners

A redemption is generally binding because a unique code is reserved or marked as redeemed. Contact support immediately in case of a technical error and do not use the code until clarified.

How are partners and offers displayed? Vouchers & Partners

The partner overview is loaded dynamically from the database. Only active partners and offers are shown. Administrators can maintain prices, descriptions and token costs.

How can I request account deletion? Privacy & Help

Use the contact page and provide the email address of your account. After verification, personal data is deleted or anonymised according to retention and privacy rules.

Who do I contact for help? Privacy & Help

Use the permanently available contact page and describe the issue precisely. URL, account, time, error message and a screenshot without confidential data are helpful.

Why did the language not change immediately? Privacy & Help

Choose DE or EN in the header. The language applies to the current session or page request. Untranslated content may temporarily appear in the default language.