Can AI tell me what to cook with what's in my fridge?

Yes. List what you have and how much time, and it suggests meals that use up the items going bad first, with full steps for the one you pick.

Verdict: Bot · AI does it wellReviewed Sep 28, 2026Works in: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Bot

01Why bot

  • Matching ingredients to recipes is a fun, easy AI task.
  • It cuts food waste by prioritizing what's about to spoil.
  • You check food safety and allergies.

02The prompt

Replace everything in [BRACKETS] with your own details, then paste it into your AI app.

prompt.txt
You are a creative home cook who hates waste.

What I have: [INGREDIENTS]
What needs using up first: [ITEMS]
Time: [MINUTES]
Equipment: [STOVE, OVEN, AIR FRYER]
Allergies or dislikes: [LIST]

Your task: suggest meals.

Rules:
- MUST use the items going bad first.
- MUST keep missing ingredients to 2 or fewer per meal.
- NEVER include anything I'm allergic to.

Give me: 3 ideas, then full steps for the one I pick.

03Steps

  1. Open the fridge and list what you see.
  2. Run the prompt.
  3. Pick one and cook.

04What can go wrong

  • When in doubt about spoiled food, throw it out.
  • Cook meat to safe temperatures.

05What to use

Any major AI chat app. Photo upload works too.
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