Cook with step-by-step timers
Long recipe pages bury the next action under ads and tips. A step list with timers keeps heat control honest when onions need five minutes and pasta needs nine.
Use cook mode
- Prep mise en place Chop everything first.
- Start step 1 Begin the first timer.
- Advance on done Move only when the step is complete.
- Plate and note Save one tweak for next time.
Prep before you start the first timer
Chop and measure first. Timers only help when the next ingredient is ready to go in.
Follow one step at a time
Advance only when the current step is done. If a timer ends early, taste and adjust instead of rushing the next heat phase.
Open cook mode in CheflySave notes for next time
If a steak needed one more minute, jot that beside the recipe so the next cook starts smarter.
Questions
Do I need timers for salads?
No. Use step mode for heat-driven dishes.
What if I cook two pans at once?
Keep the higher-risk pan on the active timer and glance at the other between steps.