Platform and Price
Apple iPad only, free with in-app purchases beginning at $1.99 per recipe collection
Synopsis of the App
Delicion is an iPad only cooking app that offers collections of gluten, grain and soy-free recipes.
RD Score
4 out of 5
Pros
User-friendly design.
Beautiful colors and appetizing food photography.
Easily adapt recipes to meet additional dietary needs such as vegan and vegetarian, paleo, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free and low carb.
All recipes are reviewed by a registered dietitian who provides the nutrition facts and healthy tips regarding the recipes like what’s considered moderation.
Step-by-step instructions with photos.
Easily add notes to each recipe to personalize the experience.
Easily scale recipes for a small or large group.
With the exception of some unfamiliar ingredients like coconut aminos, recipes feature fresh and easy to find ingredients.
Well integrated and accessible shopping list that can be organized by aisle or by recipe and shared via email.
Recipes are categorized and themed with ideas for occasions such as brunch with friends, picnic anytime and BBQ Beyond Brats.
App includes a free, fully functional collection of 6 recipes.
Additional recipe collections are available and priced at $1.99 per collection.
Recipe collections include staging tips to help start conversation and carry out the theme of the collection.
Provides an equipment section that suggests basic kitchen equipment for the recipes and including pictures.
Cons
iPad only.
Limited recipes in free version.
Serving sizes may not be based on typical portions or reference amounts customarily consumed. For example, a 1/8 cup serving is suggested for the Honey Nut Granola likely to keep calories in check.
Nutrition facts exclude fiber data.
Includes Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD®) and Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) diets specifications which may not be familiar to many using the app.
No apparent way to save or share recipes or easily return to favorites.
Bottom Line Delicion is a winner for those seeking gluten, grain and soy free recipes and inspiration. With appetizing images and easy step-by-step instructions, Delicion makes eating with special diet needs a bit easier and fun.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
