Cookpad is a community‑driven recipe‑sharing platform where home cooks can publish, discover, and exchange everyday cooking ideas. Originally founded in Japan before expanding internationally, the service provides a space for users to upload their own recipes, add photos, and interact with others through comments and cooking feedback. The French version of the platform, Cookpad France, allows members to follow creators, save favorite dishes, and explore a wide range of home‑cooked meals contributed by users across the country.

The platform operates on a participatory model: each recipe can be adapted, reinterpreted, or improved by the community, creating a dynamic and evolving collection of dishes. Cookpad emphasizes accessibility and encourages cooks of all skill levels to share their creations, whether they are traditional family recipes, regional specialties, or simple meals prepared with everyday ingredients.

In addition to its recipe database, Cookpad offers social features such as “Cooksnaps,” which allow users to share photos of dishes they have tried from others’ recipes, as well as tools for organizing personal collections. The platform distinguishes itself through its warm, collaborative approach, making cooking a shared experience centered on creativity, inspiration, and the joy of home cooking.