We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the 2.6 update of our popular, free 170,000+ Recipes – BigOven app for Windows Phone.
BigOven is the most popular cooking application in the Windows Phone Marketplace, and we’ve got a few new features that make it even better.
New Features
- RecipeScan™ – Got a cluttered recipe drawer? Just take a photo of recipe text (handwritten or typed), and a few hours later, it’ll be online and in the apps! Learn more about RecipeScan and watch a demo video of this remarkable service, only on BigOven. Also see our Blog Post on RecipeScan.
- Take and submit photos of recipes right from your Windows Phone! You’ll find this option on any recipe details page. To snap a photo, simply visit the recipe on BigOven, then choose “Submit Photo” from the menu.
- See Recent Raves – these are recipes that have earned 4 and 5 star reviews on BigOven.
- Recipes I’ve Posted – go quickly to a list of recipes you’ve shared on BigOven, either by typing them on our website or by using RecipeScan to enter them by photo or scanner.
- Show Ingredients as Metric – see the details menu of any recipe page. This preference will be remembered for you next time. To change it back, simply visit the recipe detail menu again
- Favorite/Try Soon status now indicated on the recipe details menu
- Easier Sign In – right from the upper corner of the main screen
Fixes
- Scrolling through recipe results now no longer takes you back to the top
- Various other fixes
What Else You Get
- Search 170,000+ Recipes
- Rate any recipe – share your feedback and make notes for next time!
- See recipe photos submitted
- Post your own favorite recipes on www.bigoven.com and see them on your Windows Phone
- Get gorgeous recipe photos on startup
- See recently viewed recipes
- Filter recipe search results by category (appetizer, soups, salads, etc.)
- Use up leftovers – simply enter up to 3 ingredients from your fridge, pantry or freezer and see what you can make!
- PRO members: Synchronizing Grocery List – add recipes or individual items – your ingredients will be sorted by aisle! Email your grocery list to others right from your phone. Check off items, and they will be checked off at www.bigoven.com/grocery, as well as on iPads, iPhones and Android phones.
- PRO members: See private recipes
- PRO members: Get detailed nutrition facts for recipes
- PRO members: No advertisements for a whole year!
- Email or Facebook or Tweet a recipe to friends or family
It’s free!
170,000+ Recipes – BigOven is free on Windows Phone Marketplace. Get it today!


