Whether you're a cooking novice or seasoned cook, Amazon 's Alexa voice assistant can lend a helping hand in the kitchen. From creating shopping lists and finding recipes, to starting your oven and setting the mood, here are 12 ways that Alexa can help you cook smarter. Maintain a grocery list Out of the box, Alexa can help you maintain lists for shopping and to-dos . All you have to do is tell Alexa what you want to add and specify which list you want to add it to. For example, you can say "Alexa, add eggs." Since eggs is a noun, Alexa understands that it's an item you would like to add to your shopping list. You can also say "Alexa, add bread to my shopping list," or, "Alexa, add an item to my shopping list." For the latter, Alexa will ask what you want to add and your response will be added as the next line item on your list. To check this list, open the Alexa app on iOS or Android or go to alexa.amazon.com and ...