Create custom recipes based on ingredients you have, dietary needs, and cuisine preferences
I want a recipe idea based on what I have available and what I am in the mood for. The main ingredients I have or want to use: [MAIN_INGREDIENTS] Other ingredients I have available: [OTHER_INGREDIENTS?] Dietary requirements or restrictions: [DIETARY:select:no restrictions,vegetarian,vegan,gluten-free,dairy-free,low-carb or keto,nut-free,multiple restrictions - I will specify]. If you selected multiple restrictions: [RESTRICTIONS_DETAIL?] The cuisine style I am interested in: [CUISINE:select:Italian,Mexican,Asian - Chinese or Japanese or Thai,Indian,Mediterranean,American comfort food,French,any cuisine - surprise me]. I have [TIME:select:15-20 minutes,30 minutes,45 minutes to an hour,plenty of time to cook] to make this. My cooking skill level is [SKILL:select:beginner - keep it simple,intermediate - comfortable with most techniques,advanced - bring on the challenge]. Create a complete recipe with a descriptive name, ingredient list with quantities, step-by-step instructions with timing, and tips for success. Suggest substitutions for any ingredients I might not have. Include prep time and cook time. Add notes on how to tell when it is done. Suggest what to serve with it. If there is a way to make it ahead or store leftovers, include that too. Make sure the recipe uses the main ingredients I listed.
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Get Early AccessYou open the fridge, stare at a random collection of ingredients, and close it again. Twenty minutes later you are ordering takeout. Sound familiar? The gap between having food in the kitchen and knowing what to make with it is where most cooking motivation dies.
This prompt bridges that gap. List your [MAIN_INGREDIENTS], pick a [CUISINE] style, and specify how much [TIME] you have. The AI generates a complete recipe with a descriptive name, full ingredient list with quantities, step-by-step instructions, and timing guidance. It even suggests substitutions for ingredients you might be missing. Tell it your skill level and dietary restrictions for a dish that fits your real constraints.
The recipe adapts to your situation. A beginner with 20 minutes and chicken breast gets a different dish than an advanced cook with an hour and the same ingredient. Dietary restrictions are built in, not bolted on. You can explore Italian, Mexican, Asian, Indian, Mediterranean, and American comfort food, or let the AI surprise you. Save your favorites in the Dock Editor to build a personal cookbook. Planning ahead? Pair individual recipes with the Weekly Meal Planner for a full week of meals. Hosting guests? The Cocktail Recipe Creator helps you match drinks to your menu.
In [MAIN_INGREDIENTS], enter what you want to build the dish around: "chicken thighs, bell peppers, rice" or "canned chickpeas, spinach, garlic." These become the star of the recipe. Add anything else in [OTHER_INGREDIENTS].
Select your [DIETARY] restrictions and [CUISINE] preference. If you have multiple dietary needs, choose "multiple restrictions" and specify in [RESTRICTIONS_DETAIL]. The AI builds the recipe within your constraints from the start.
Choose your [TIME] window and [SKILL] level. A 15-minute beginner recipe looks very different from a 60-minute advanced one. Be honest about both. Rushing a 45-minute recipe into 20 minutes means cutting corners that affect taste.
Read the full recipe before starting. Check the ingredient list against what you have. Note the substitution suggestions for anything you are missing. The recipe includes prep time and cook time separately so you can plan your workflow.
Turn whatever is in your fridge into a proper meal in 30 minutes or less. No recipe searching, no grocery runs.
Get recipes that respect gluten-free, vegan, keto, or multi-restriction diets without tasting like a compromise. Set [DIETARY] and let the AI handle substitutions.
Build skills gradually with recipes matched to your [SKILL] level. Each recipe explains techniques clearly enough that beginners can follow without watching a video.
Generate recipes optimized for leftovers and storage. The AI includes make-ahead and storage notes so you can cook once and eat twice.
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