Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic cookbook that can be mounted in a kitchen environment. The electronic cookbook includes means for indexing one or more types of electronic recipes on a display using a data processor and displaying the indexed types of electronic recipes on the display. Indexed electronic recipes can be selected and a list, such as in alphabetical order, can be displayed. One or more of the indexed electronic recipes can be selected and interactively displayed. The electronic cookbook can be set up for a particular language and/or measurement unit. The electronic recipes can be stored at the data processor. The electronic cookbook can include a speech recognition device for translating speech spoken into a microphone into text. The electronic cookbook can also include a USB port for receiving a USB insertable memory stick including stored electronic recipes.