"What can I make with this?" is one of the most useful questions you can ask an AI assistant. It's like having a creative cook on call.
Fridge-clearing recipes
I have chicken thighs, half a bag of spinach, a can of chickpeas,
an onion, garlic, lemon and rice. Suggest 3 dinner ideas under 40 minutes.
I don't eat spicy food. Give full recipes for 2 people.Plan a week of meals
Ask for a weekly plan around your diet, budget and cooking time, reusing ingredients across meals to reduce waste, plus a shopping list grouped by aisle.
Adapt any recipe
- "Make this recipe vegan / gluten-free / dairy-free."
- "Scale this recipe from 4 servings to 10."
- "Convert cups to grams."
- "What can I use instead of buttermilk?"
Learn techniques
Ask for step-by-step explanations of skills like making a roux, cooking rice perfectly or sharpening a knife.
Use a photo
With multimodal assistants, snap a photo of your fridge or pantry and ask for ideas.
Food safety
Double-check cooking temperatures, storage times and allergy advice with trusted food-safety sources.
See our Food & Cooking prompts.