Screen or short throw projector for use in projecting interactive video and still images on food safe cooking surfaces and workspaces with integrated user interface, keyboard, computer processor and memory that permit users to interact and explore food recipes and step-by-step instructions for food recipes, and that permit users to upload and catalog their own recipes, videos and still images; Downloadable computer software application that permits users to search for, view and download recipes, cooking and food themed videos and information and that likewise allows the user to upload their own recipes, video and still images, and catalog for easy use and retrieval