What can I cook
with what I have?
ScanMyPantry uses foods in your recorded kitchen inventory to suggest recipe ideas. Review the ingredients and instructions, update your list when food changes, and decide what works for your meal.
Start with your
current kitchen list.
AI recipe suggestions are based on selected foods recorded in the app, along with preferences you choose to provide. The inventory may be incomplete and generated details may be wrong, so check the recipe against your ingredients before you begin.
- Generate meal ideas from items in your recorded inventory
- Include dietary preferences, allergies, dislikes, and household cooking preferences in a request
- Review generated ingredients, instructions, and estimated cooking time
- Create a shareable list of recipe ingredients not found in your current inventory
- Use the free plan for up to five new recipes each month
- Check ingredients, allergens, and safe preparation independently before cooking
AI recipe generator FAQ
What can I cook with what I have?
ScanMyPantry can suggest recipe ideas using foods in your recorded kitchen inventory. Keep the list current and check each suggestion: an inventory can be incomplete, and a generated recipe may include ingredients you do not have.
How does ScanMyPantry generate recipe ideas?
Recipe requests use selected inventory details and, when provided, your language, dietary preferences, allergies, dislikes, and household cooking preferences. The app returns recipe suggestions with ingredients and instructions. AI output can be inaccurate, so review it before shopping or cooking.
Can I use dietary preferences or allergies?
You can provide dietary preferences and allergy information for recipe requests. These details guide suggestions but do not guarantee that a recipe is safe for an allergy or medical need. Check every ingredient and its packaging, and use advice from a qualified professional when appropriate.
Can it make a shopping list for missing ingredients?
A recipe can provide a shareable list of ingredients that do not match your currently recorded inventory. Your list may be incomplete or out of date, so review it before you shop. ScanMyPantry does not place a grocery order from this page.
How many recipes can I generate for free?
The free plan includes up to five new recipes per month. Saved recipes and other free-plan features are described in the app. Additional recipe access may require a subscription; check the current App Store listing for local plan details and prices.
Find an idea for tonight.
Use your recorded kitchen inventory as a starting point for recipe ideas.
Free to download with optional in-app purchases. No account is required for core pantry use. Requires iOS 18.4 or later.