Wondering “what can I make with these ingredients?” Tap the icons below or type what’s in your fridge — our AI-powered recipe finder turns whatever you have on hand into easy, creative meals in seconds.
How It Works
Find recipes you can actually cook tonight — in four quick steps.
Pick your ingredients
Tap icons for common items or type anything else in your fridge.
Choose match type
“ANY” for broader ideas or “ALL” to use everything you selected.
Get instant recipes
Our AI scans hundreds of recipes and suggests creative, easy meals.
Save your favorites
Build a personal cookbook so the recipes you love stay one click away.
Why Cook from What You Have?
Reduce food waste
Households throw away a third of the food they buy — cook it instead.
Save time
No more staring into the fridge. Tap a few items and dinner is decided.
Discover flavors
Suggestions go beyond the obvious so you find new favorite combinations.
Cook on a budget
Skip the extra grocery run and turn pantry staples into satisfying meals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find recipes based on the ingredients I have?
Click the ingredient icons to add common items, type any others into the text box, choose “ANY” or “ALL” ingredients, and hit Submit. You’ll get an instant list of matching recipes.
Can I search using only a few ingredients?
Yes. Even one or two ingredients will return recipes. The more you add, the more specific the suggestions become — start with the main protein or staple.
What’s the difference between “ANY” and “ALL” ingredients?
ANY shows recipes with at least one of your ingredients (broader). ALL only shows recipes that use everything you selected (stricter).
Is the recipe finder free to use?
Yes — unlimited searches, no signup required. A free account lets you save favorites, build a cookbook and access the meal planner.
Can it suggest recipes for dietary needs?
Add or skip ingredients to steer results toward vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or low-carb meals. More dietary filters are on the way.
What if I don’t see my ingredient in the icons?
Type anything into “What other ingredients do you have?” — the finder accepts any ingredient name, even unusual ones, separated by commas.
Revisit Your Personal Cookbook
Your kitchen creativity lives here! Dive into the recipes you’ve created and shared on CompanionCook, rediscover your favorite flavor combinations, and explore new twists on dishes you love.
Browse your personal cookbook to spark inspiration for tonight’s meal, plan a week of delicious dishes, or mix and match ingredients in new ways. Every saved recipe is a doorway to creativity in your kitchen, helping you experiment, refine, and make every meal uniquely yours.
View your saved recipes
and start exploring ideas that will delight your taste buds.