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

The made-up sample:

• [INGREDIENTS]Chicken breasts, broccoli florets, carrots, red bell pepper, canned black beans, cooked quinoa, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, whole wheat tortillas, garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, lemon, fresh basil.
• [ITEMS]Ripe bananas, wilted spinach, half‑used milk, leftover cooked rice, soft cheese.
• [MINUTES]45
• [STOVE, OVEN, AIR FRYER]Stove, oven, air fryer
• [LIST]Peanuts, shellfish, cilantro

• ✓Use items going bad first
• ✓Missing ingredients ≤2 per meal
• ✓No allergens included
• ✓Provide 3 ideas then steps for chosen
• ✓Didn't make up details we never gave it

What came back (excerpt):

Given the ingredients that need to be used up first, here are three meal ideas that incorporate them: 1. **Banana Pancakes with Spinach and Cheese**: Use the ripe bananas, wilted spinach, and soft cheese to make a delicious breakfast or brunch option.

Given the ingredients that need to be used up first, here are three meal ideas that incorporate them:

1. **Banana Pancakes with Spinach and Cheese**: Use the ripe bananas, wilted spinach, and soft cheese to make a delicious breakfast or brunch option. You'll need to add flour and a sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
2. **Creamy Spinach and Rice Bowl**: Utilize the wilted spinach, leftover cooked rice, and half-used milk to create a comforting bowl. You can add some garlic and a protein source like cooked chicken or eggs.
3. **Banana and Spinach Frittata**: Whip up a frittata using the ripe bananas, wilted spinach, eggs, and soft cheese. This is a great way to use up multiple ingredients at once.

Which meal idea would you like to proceed with? I'll provide the full steps and ingredients needed for the chosen option.

Check that the assistant later gives the full recipe steps after the user selects a meal.

The made-up sample (a messier one):

• [INGREDIENTS]2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, half a bag of frozen peas, 1 large carrot (peeled), 3 roma tomatoes, 1 can black beans (drained), 8 oz whole wheat pasta, 1/2 cup feta cheese, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 lemon, a handful of fresh basil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 garlic clove, 1 cup milk.
• [ITEMS]Carrots (starting to get soft), lemon (just got a tiny brown spot), feta (opened 5 days ago)
• [MINUTES]45
• [STOVE, OVEN, AIR FRYER]Stove, oven
• [LIST]I’m allergic to peanuts and shellfish, and I really don’t like cilantro.

• ✓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 3 ideas then full steps for the chosen one
• ✓Didn't make up details we never gave it

What came back (excerpt):

Given the ingredients that need to be used up first, here are three meal ideas that incorporate the carrots, lemon, and feta: 1.

Given the ingredients that need to be used up first, here are three meal ideas that incorporate the carrots, lemon, and feta:

1. **Lemon Garlic Pasta with Carrots and Feta**: A quick and flavorful pasta dish that combines whole wheat pasta with sautéed carrots, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon, topped with crumbled feta cheese.
2. **Roasted Carrot and Tomato Salad with Feta and Lemon Vinaigrette**: A refreshing salad where roasted carrots and tomatoes are mixed with crumbled feta, a drizzle of lemon vinaigrette, and a sprinkle of fresh basil.
3. **Carrot and Feta Frittata with a Side of Lemon-Herb Chicken**: A hearty frittata filled with sautéed carrots and feta, served alongside shredded chicken tossed with lemon juice, olive oil, and dried oregano.

Which meal idea would you like to choose? I'll provide the full steps for the selected meal.

Ensure the user later receives the full recipe steps after they pick an idea.