Who this is for
Chefs developing menu dishes who need the exact method, ratios, plate cost, and the next-time fix captured before service erases them.
The moment this saves you
The short rib came out tender but the sauce broke when I reduced too hard, the celeriac puree was perfect at two to one, and unless I capture the ratios and the fix right now, next time is guesswork again.
See it work
Messy spoken thought in. A clean, structured artifact out.
Testing the short rib dish, braised four hours at three hundred in the red wine stock, came out tender but the sauce broke when I reduced too hard, next time reduce gentler and mount with cold butter, the celeriac puree was perfect two to one celeriac to cream, plating needs height, costing around eight bucks a plate.
Dish R&D: short rib
- Method: braised 4 hrs at 300F in red wine stock
- Components: celeriac puree at 2:1 celeriac to cream (perfect)
- What worked: short rib tender; puree ratio nailed
- Fix for v2: reduce the sauce gentler; mount with cold butter (it broke when reduced too hard); add height to the plate
- Plate cost: ~$8
- Menu fit: candidate, pending the v2 fix
The workflow
Record a voice note
Hit the hotkey and talk, no formatting, no typing.
Tag it with this context
Contextli shapes your words into the structured output above.
Find it later
Everything's searchable and organised by context.
Pull it into Claude or ChatGPT
Bring your contexts straight into your AI tools with the Contextli MCP.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
The prompt behind this context
I'm going to talk through a dish I'm developing. Turn it into a dish R&D note. Output a bold header with the dish, then bullets for: Method (with times, temps, and ratios exactly as I give them), Components, What worked, Fix for v2 (the changes for next time), Plate cost (only if I give one), and Menu fit. Keep every ratio, time, temperature, and cost exactly, use only what I actually said, never invent an ingredient, a number, or a step I did not mention. Output only the note, no preamble.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Use this context
One click copies it and shows you exactly how to drop it into Contextli.
Next, open Contextli, go to the Contexts page, click Import, choose From JSON, paste, then Import Context. It is ready to use.
Make it your own. This is a starting point. Once it's in Contextli, tweak the instructions so the output comes out exactly how you like it.
Your raw recording and transcription stay on your device, so you can always go back to the original.
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Questions people ask
Questions chefs ask about Dish R&D Note
What is the fastest way for a chef to capture an idea before forgetting it?
Speak the idea immediately, before you do anything else. The Dish R&D Note context accepts a rambling voice note and structures it into an idea brief with the key components preserved and organized. The whole process takes under 60 seconds, which means you can capture while the idea is still alive.
How do I turn a brain dump into something organized and actionable?
Speak everything you are thinking without filtering or organizing, then let the Dish R&D Note context do the structuring. It groups related items, separates tasks from ideas, and produces an idea brief with categories and priorities. You contribute the raw material; Contextli contributes the organization.
What should I do with ideas I get during a commute or workout?
Speak them into Contextli immediately. Once the Dish R&D Note context is in your app, you can capture hands-free while walking, driving by voice, or working out. The structured idea brief is waiting when you get back to your desk.
Can I dictate ideas instead of writing them down?
Yes. Contextli is built for this. Select the Dish R&D Note context, speak your idea in plain language, and receive an idea brief. The output is plain text you can paste anywhere, and your recording stays on your device.
How do I add this context to Contextli?
Copy the context on this page, then open Contextli and go to the Contexts page. Click Import, choose From JSON, paste it into the Import from Clipboard window, and click Import Context. It is ready to use in under 30 seconds. If you do not have Contextli yet, you can download it for free first.
Is my voice recording private? Does Contextli send it anywhere?
Your voice recording and the transcription are stored on your device only. Contextli processes your audio locally and does not send your recordings or transcription text to any server. The structured output it produces is text you control, and you decide where it goes.
Can I change what the output looks like?
Yes. Every context in Contextli is a starting point you can edit. Open the context in the app, change the instructions to adjust the structure, tone, or fields, and save. The next time you use it, the output reflects your changes. You are not locked into the default format.
Do I need to install an app to use this context?
Yes. Contextli is a free app. Download it, then copy this context and paste it into the Import from Clipboard window on the Contexts page. The whole process takes about 30 seconds.