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A cook in New Zealand was sent an American friend's cheese and broccoli dip recipe calling for Velveeta, so she asked Grok what it is and what to use instead, as it isn't sold there. Grok suggested processed cheese slices, which she wasn't keen on, so she asked her US friends too.
I'm in [COUNTRY] and I'm making a recipe from [COUNTRY OF RECIPE] that uses [INGREDIENT]. Explain what it is and what it does in the dish (melting, flavour, texture). Then suggest two or three swaps I can buy in [COUNTRY], and say how each one would change the result.
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Ask what the ingredient actually does in the recipe, not just what it is.
- Ask for a couple of locally available swaps and how each changes the dish.
- If you’re not convinced, ask someone who knows the original dish, or try a small batch first.
More food & cooking use cases
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?]
Ask Gemini for a recipe that lists only what you’re missing
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].
Plan a grocery shop around a fixed budget with ChatGPT
On a 10-day trip, one parent asked ChatGPT for a $100 shopping list for two adults and a ten-year-old, protein-forward and low in salt, using photos of what was already in the fridge, and then a meal plan. She said it worked.
I want to spend no more than [BUDGET] at [SUPERMARKET] to feed [WHO] for [NUMBER] days. Preferences: [E.G. HIGH PROTEIN, LOW SALT, VEGETARIAN]. Here are photos of what we already have: [UPLOAD]. Create a shopping list with estimated prices that uses what we have first, then a simple meal plan that uses everything on the list.
Reference: X @Evie_B2