Abstract: A method of controlling the operation of a wireless network of intelligent kitchen appliances for performing a recipe allows a user to provide authentication of commands received over the network by manual actuation of a touch-sensitive switch mounted to the appliance, and which initiates operation according to the command. A hand-held remote controller has a display for showing instructions to the user. The controller transmits associated appliance commands to the appliance, where they are stored, and the appliance then performs each appliance command conditionally, upon a change of state of the switch.