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# Smart Recipe Apps
The SideChef App Now Works on Portal from Facebook.

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-04-25 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidechef-app
References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sidechef-brings-thousands-of-recipes-to-portal-from-facebook-301045943.html) & [sidechef](https://www.sidechef.com/)

At a time when people are spending more time in the kitchen, trying new recipes and upgrading their cooking and baking skills, the SideChef app has now been introduced on Portal from [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-portal-plus) video calling devices. SideChef, the [all-in-one home cooking platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niche-recipes), is now making it easier than ever for people to stay connected, productive and well-fed through the app, which provides access to thousands of recipes, meal ideas and even a grocery delivery service via [AmazonFresh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-pizza-pies).

On Portal, at-home cooks of all skill levels can make the most of easy-to-follow guided video recipes. The device integration also means that Portal users can now enjoy even more freedom in the kitchen with hands-free voice commands, built-in timers and other useful tools to uplevel the home kitchen experience.

Image Credit: SideChef

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 52% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Smart Recipe Apps:** The integration of smart recipe apps on other platforms such as Facebook's Portal can leverage the growing trend of people cooking at home and create new opportunities for inclusive cooking experiences.
- **Voice-activated Kitchen Tools:** Incorporating voice-activated tools such as timers and measurement conversions into smart kitchen devices can enhance the cooking experience and make it more accessible for people with disabilities.
- **Personalized Meal Planning:** Creating personalized meal planning platforms that integrate with grocery delivery services like AmazonFresh can simplify meal preparation and encourage healthy eating for people with busy lifestyles.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can explore incorporating smart recipe apps and devices into their product offerings to provide a more seamless experience for home cooks.
- **Technology:** As the integration of technology in the kitchen continues to grow, there is a need for innovation in designing kitchen appliances and gadgets that can seamlessly integrate with smart recipe apps and devices.
- **E-commerce:** The integration of personalized meal planning with e-commerce platforms can create new opportunities for businesses in the food delivery and grocery delivery industry to expand their customer base and improve customer experience.

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