updated readme file

README.md

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 cookit is a recipe-sharing site where anyone can share their dishes no matter what cuisine!
 
-You can either download the code, or open it using this link: [https://cookit-apdev.herokuapp.com](https://cookit-apdev.herokuapp.com)
+You can either run the project locally, or open it using this link: [https://cookit-apdev.herokuapp.com](https://cookit-apdev.herokuapp.com)
 
 
 ## Features
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 #### Note
 The application will initially be without any entries since your database is not yet populated.
+
+## How to Use cookit
+First, create an account by clicking on "Register" on the top-right of the page.
+
+### Creating a cookit account
+Enter a username, email, and password. Make sure that the passwords in both fields are the same, and are at least 6 characters in length.<br />
+![alt text](screens/registerpage.PNG "Register page")
+
+If your account was successfully created, you will be redirected to the login page. Login with the username and password you entered earlier.<br />
+![alt text](screens/loginpage.PNG "Login page")
+
+### The home page
+Here, you'll see all the recipes currently posted on the site. You can use the search bar in the header to look for recipes based on their name or tags.<br />
+![alt text](screens/homeposts.PNG "Home page")
+
+By default, all posts are sorted by how recently they were added. If you want to sort by alphabetical order, hover over sort and click on "Alphabetical".<br />
+![alt text](screens/sort.PNG "Sort")
+
+### Creating a recipe post
+Enter a title for your recipe post, some tags (i.e. what cuisine it is, what kind of ingredients are in it, etc.), the ingredients, instructions, and an image of your dish. Press "Create" at the bottom to create the recipe post!<br />
+![alt text](screens/samplecreate.PNG "Create page")
+
+You'll be redirected to your newly created recipe post! You can edit or delete it using the buttons under the recipe title. Note that you have to be logged in to do these actions. If you want to edit your post, it'll be the same interface as creating one.<br />
+![alt text](screens/viewpost.PNG "View page")
+
+You and other cookit users may comment on any post on the site. You may also edit and delete your own comments.<br />
+![alt text](screens/comment.PNG "View Comment")
+
+### Viewing user profiles
+If you want to view your own profile, make sure you are logged in and click on the button with your username at the top-right of the page. Here, you'll see your profile picture, username, the date you joined on, and your submitted posts.<br />
+![alt text](screens/profile.PNG "Profile page")
+
+To view other cookit users' profiles, just click on their usernames when you view their recipe posts.
+
+### User settings
+If you want to change your password, your profile picture, or delete your account all together, these options are available when you click on the "Settings" button in the header. <br />
+If you decide to delete your account, all your comments and posts will automatically be deleted as well.<br />
+![alt text](screens/settings.PNG "Settings page")