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One Gemini user suggests photographing your fridge, freezer and cupboards, then asking for a recipe that gives just the directions and the items you don't already have.
Here are photos of my fridge, freezer and cupboards. Suggest one dinner recipe for [NUMBER] people. Only list the ingredients I don't already have, then give the method. Keep it under [MINUTES] minutes and avoid [EXCLUSIONS].
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Take three photos: fridge, freezer and cupboard.
- Upload them to Gemini with the prompt so you get a short ‘still to buy’ list.
- Add the missing items to your shopping list or ask for an alternative that uses only what you have.
More food & cooking use cases
Learn the ‘why’ behind a recipe, then get the recipe, with Grok
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Explain how [INGREDIENT, E.G. COFFEE] affects [FOOD, E.G. STEAK] when used in a marinade or rub: flavour, texture and any downsides. Then give me a simple recipe for [NUMBER] portions that I can cook on [GRILL/PAN/OVEN], with timings.
Ask Gemini cooking questions out loud while you cook
One user showed his dad how to use Gemini on his Android phone, and the two of them ended up chatting to it about all sorts of cooking questions in real time.
I'm cooking [DISH] right now. I'll ask you questions as I go, so keep answers short and practical. First: [YOUR QUESTION, E.G. HOW DO I KNOW THE CHICKEN IS COOKED THROUGH?]
Talk through a meal plan and shopping list with Gemini Live
A reviewer chatted to Gemini Live while cooking to build a low-carb meal plan and grocery list. It heard him over the kitchen noise and the transcript could be shared to Keep, but it only covered part of the week and forgot that he'd ruled out yoghurt.
Let's plan meals by voice. I want [NUMBER] days of [DIET OR STYLE] meals, three a day plus snacks. I don't eat [EXCLUSIONS], so never include them. When we're done, give me the shopping list as bullet points grouped by aisle.
Reference: X @justdafactzz