Creating custom recipes with Cookpanion’s AI

July 6th, 2025 • Updated

Cookpanion's AI-powered Recipe Creator lets you create personalized recipes based on your unique needs and preferences. Whether you're looking to create a meal that fits a specific diet or make the most of the ingredients in your pantry, this feature helps you craft the perfect dish. This article will guide you through how to make the most of Cookpanion's AI-powered recipe creation.

Accessing the Recipe Creator

To access the Recipe Creator, tap the middle button on the bottom tab bar. This will bring you to a screen where you can begin customizing your recipe.

Modes of Customization

Cookpanion's Recipe Creator allows for multiple modes of customization. Here’s a breakdown of each option:

• Meal Name: You can specify a name for your recipe. This is helpful if you already have a dish in mind.
• Type of Meal: Select the type of meal you want to create. This option is available only if you do not specify a meal name.
• Cuisine: Choose from a range of global cuisines, such as Italian, Mexican, Indian, and more. Like the type of meal, this option is only available if a recipe name isn’t specified.
• Diet Preferences: You can choose dietary preferences such as vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, etc. You can select multiple, and the AI will generate a recipe that aligns with your specified preferences.
• Pantry Matching: The AI can use the items in your pantry to tailor the recipe to what you already have. This feature is discussed in more detail below.
• Extra Info: You can provide additional instructions or details, such as preferred cooking methods or any specific ingredients you'd like to include or avoid.

Using the Pantry Matching Feature

The Pantry Matching feature is one of the standout features of the AI Recipe Creator. It allows the AI to take your pantry inventory into account when generating recipes, helping you best use what you already have on hand.

There are two options for how the AI can utilize your pantry:

• Mostly Pantry: The AI will aim to use ingredients from your pantry wherever possible but may include other items to complete the recipe if necessary.
• Only Pantry (Experimental): The AI will strive to create a recipe using only the items in your pantry, without adding any external ingredients. This mode is new and experimental, and while the AI will make every effort to generate a functional recipe, the results may not always be perfect or optimized for every situation. We recommend using this mode with an open mind, as the AI might occasionally suggest unusual combinations or substitute ingredients. However, we believe this feature will make your cooking experience more resourceful and sustainable over time.

The Pantry Matching feature is perfect for using up what you already have. Whether it’s fridge leftovers or pantry odds and ends, the AI will suggest recipe ideas based on what’s on hand. Be sure to have your pantry up to date for the best results and discover new meal ideas without needing to run to the store.

Generating Multiple Recipe Options

If you decide not to specify a recipe name, Cookpanion’s AI can generate up to 5 different recipe options based on your selected preferences (meal type, cuisine, diet, pantry matching, etc.). This is a great way to explore a variety of dishes that meet your needs, and you can choose the one that looks the most appealing to you. Each of these recipes will still be AI-generated, ensuring they’re tailored to your tastes and pantry contents.

Once the options are generated, you can browse through them and select the recipe that you’d like to follow. You can always go back and select another one of the options if you're not happy with the one you selected. This feature provides extra flexibility, letting you experiment with different cuisines and meal types without committing to a single recipe right away.

Creating Your Recipe

Once you've set your preferences and customized your options, tap the "Generate Recipe" button. The AI will generate a recipe (or multiple options, depending on your settings) that fits your selected criteria, using the ingredients in your pantry (if you’ve chosen the Pantry Matching feature) and aligning with your dietary needs and other preferences.

Making Adjustments

After the recipe is generated, you can review it and make edits if necessary. You can adjust the list of ingredients, cooking instructions, or any other part of the recipe before you start cooking. You can also save the recipe for future use.

With Cookpanion's AI-powered Recipe Creator, making meals tailored to your exact needs and using what you have at home is easy and efficient. Whether you're looking to get creative with your pantry or craft the perfect dish for your diet, the Recipe Creator has you covered.

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