Community Features

Connect with other home cooks, discover amazing recipes, and share your culinary creations with the momoChef community.

Public Recipe Books

Public recipe books are collections shared by other momoChef users. Browse thousands of recipes curated by home cooks just like you.

Browsing Public Books

Go to Community in the sidebar
Click on Public Books
Browse by category or use the search
Click on a book to view its recipes

Book Categories

Find books organized by:

Cuisine: Italian, Mexican, Asian, Mediterranean, and more
Diet: Vegetarian, Vegan, Keto, Gluten-Free, etc.
Occasion: Weeknight Dinners, Holiday, Party Food
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Popular: Most saved and most cooked recipes

Creating a Public Book

Share your recipes with the community:

Create a recipe book in your Recipes section
Add recipes to the book
Click Share and select Make Public
Add a description and category
Your book is now discoverable by other users

Tip: Add a compelling cover image and description to attract more followers to your public book.

Discovering Recipes

Find inspiration from recipes shared by the community.

Community Feed

The main community page shows:

Trending: Popular recipes this week
New: Recently shared recipes
From Following: Recipes from people you follow
Recommended: Personalized suggestions based on your tastes

Search and Filter

Find exactly what you're looking for:

Search by recipe name, ingredient, or cuisine
Filter by dietary restrictions
Filter by cooking time
Filter by rating

Saving Community Recipes

Found a recipe you love? Save it to your collection:

Click on a recipe to view it
Click Save Recipe
Choose which of your recipe books to save it to
The recipe is now in your collection

Copying vs. Following

When you save a community recipe:

Copy: Creates your own version that you can edit
Follow: Links to the original; updates if the author changes it

Following Users

Follow your favorite cooks to see their latest recipes in your feed.

Following Someone

Go to a user's profile (click their name on any recipe)
Click Follow
Their new recipes will appear in your Community feed

Finding People to Follow

Browse top contributors in each category
See who created recipes you've saved
Search for friends by username or email
Connect your contacts to find friends already on momoChef

Your Followers

Build your own following:

Share great recipes publicly
See who's following you in your profile
Get notified when someone follows you

Blocking Users

If needed, you can block users:

Go to the user's profile
Click the three-dot menu
Select Block
They won't be able to see your content or contact you

Groups

Join or create groups around shared cooking interests.

What are Groups?

Groups are communities within momoChef focused on specific topics:

Cooking styles (Instant Pot, Air Fryer, Sous Vide)
Dietary preferences (Keto, Vegetarian, Whole30)
Cuisines (Italian Cooking, Asian Fusion)
Local communities (NYC Home Cooks, London Foodies)
Special interests (Bread Baking, Cocktail Making)

Joining a Group

Go to Community > Groups
Browse public groups or search for specific topics
Click Join on any public group
For private groups, click Request to Join

Creating a Group

Go to Community > Groups
Click Create Group
Enter a name, description, and category
Choose public or private
Add a cover image
Invite members to join

Group Features

Shared Recipe Books: Group members can contribute recipes
Discussions: Post questions, tips, and ideas
Events: Organize cooking challenges or virtual cook-alongs
Announcements: Group admins can post updates

Tip: Create a private group for your family to share recipes and coordinate meal planning.

Direct Messaging

Chat directly with other momoChef users to share recipes and cooking tips.

Sending a Message

Go to Messages in the sidebar
Click New Message
Search for a user by name or username
Type your message and send

Sharing Recipes via Message

Open any recipe
Click Share
Select Send to Friend
Choose the recipient
Add a message and send

Message Features

Send text messages and recipe links
Share recipe books
Create group conversations with multiple people
Receive notifications for new messages

Privacy Settings

Control who can message you:

Everyone: Any momoChef user can message you
Friends Only: Only people you follow can message you
No One: Disable direct messages entirely

Ratings and Reviews

Share your experience with recipes and help others discover the best dishes.

Rating a Recipe

Open any recipe (yours or from the community)
Click the star rating below the recipe
Select 1-5 stars
Your rating is saved and contributes to the average

Writing a Review

After rating, click Write a Review
Share your experience, modifications, or tips
Optionally add photos of your results
Submit your review

What to Include in Reviews

Helpful reviews typically mention:

Any changes or substitutions you made
How it turned out (texture, flavor)
Tips for success
Who enjoyed it (kids, picky eaters, etc.)
Serving suggestions

Reading Reviews

Before cooking a community recipe, check reviews for:

Common modifications that work well
Potential issues to watch out for
Helpful tips from other cooks
Photos showing how the dish should look

Tip: Cooked a recipe from the community? Leave a review to help others and thank the creator!