ChapterCook with what you have

Recipe app by ingredients — what can I make?

Stop staring at the fridge. Enter what you have and get recipe ideas you can cook right now. Save favorites and turn them into a meal plan.

Type your ingredients, get ideas instantly

Free to startiPhone · iOS 16+No account needed to try
WhatToCook app on iPhone

02— How it works

Find recipes in 3 simple steps

Steps
3
  1. Enter ingredients you have

    Type a few ingredients from your fridge or pantry.

  2. Browse matching ideas

    See recipes that fit those ingredients and choose a favorite.

  3. Save or plan it

    Save to a collection or add it to your meal plan.

03— The difference

Not sure what to cook?

Without WhatToCook

  • Ingredients go bad before you use them
  • You keep cooking the same meals
  • You buy extra items you already have
  • Recipe ideas take too long to find
  • Your saved recipes are hard to search

With WhatToCook

  • Use up what’s already in your kitchen
  • Get quick ideas from ingredients
  • Plan meals before you shop
  • Save favorites for next time
  • Search your own recipe library

04Questions

Recipe by Ingredients Questions

Find answers about searching recipes by ingredients

How many ingredients do I need?

As few as one. Add more for better matches.

Does it work with my own recipes?

Yes. Imported and scanned recipes are searchable too.

Can I save ingredient-based results?

Absolutely. Save to collections or mark favorites.

Can I plan meals from the results?

Yes. Add any recipe to your weekly meal plan.

Does it help with leftovers?

Yes. It’s great for turning leftovers into full meals.

05— The index

Other chapters

Same app, a different starting point.

06— Reservation

Cook smarter, waste less.

Turn what you have into meals you’ll actually cook.

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