Reviews of Parsnip: Learn to Cook

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List of user reviews and ratings for Parsnip: Learn to Cook

Total ratings

4.56 (Rating count: 866)

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Review summary

Parsnip is a cooking app praised for its educational game-like approach, teaching users cooking skills and principles beyond just recipes. Users appreciate the fun quizzes, detailed guidance, and suitability for various expertise levels. However, common complaints include the lack of informative content before quizzes, occasional inaccuracies, condescending tone in feedback, limited customization for dietary preferences, and some regional biases. Technical glitches and UI limitations like missing search or filter features also detract from the experience for many.

Pros

Teaches cooking techniques and principles, not just recipes, which helps users understand the 'why' behind cooking.
The app uses a game-like style similar to Duolingo, making learning fun and engaging.
Provides detailed steps including ingredient selection, storage, and preparation tips.
Good for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced cooks, helping to reinforce and expand knowledge.
Recipes are generally easy to follow and delicious, supporting practical application of learned skills.

Cons

The quiz format can be frustrating or condescending, especially when no prior information is provided before questions.
Some quiz answers or explanations are inaccurate or oversimplified, leading to confusion.
Limited filtering options, such as inability to exclude disliked ingredients or tailor content to dietary preferences.
App is very US-centric, with terminology and recipes that may confuse or not suit international users, especially Europeans.
Basic functionality issues reported, like the recipe button not working after initial use, which affects usability.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.70

All time rating average: 4.56

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Date	Author	Comment
2025-01-19	Cr*****	Fun and informative! I'm learning a lot, and i like a bunch of the dishes options that they have. Edit: Jumping on the "limited daily levels unless you pay us subscription" train? How innovative. 😑
Fun and informative! I'm learning a lot, and i like a bunch of the dishes options that they have. Edit: Jumping on the "limited daily levels unless you pay us subscription" train? How innovative. 😑
2025-01-15	C *****	Not sure what quizzes on grocery items has to do with improving... one question was "how much milk fat is in cream cheese?" Like who is walking around with that useless knowledge in their heads? Then there are quizzes on skills which is marginally more useful. Other than that it's just normal recipes I could get anywhere.
Not sure what quizzes on grocery items has to do with improving... one question was "how much milk fat is in cream cheese?" Like who is walking around with that useless knowledge in their heads? Then there are quizzes on skills which is marginally more useful. Other than that it's just normal recipes I could get anywhere.