That keeps “almost makeable” dinners visible without hiding perfect matches. Use it when you want transparency instead of a black-box suggestion.
How matching works
FridgeCook compares your selected ingredients to a curated recipe dataset. Recipes are ranked by overlap first and fewer missing ingredients second, so you can cook with what you already bought.
There is no AI API and no account. Your pantry list stays in local storage on this device.
Private by design
Ingredient selections never leave your browser. Clear the pantry anytime to wipe the saved list.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a recipe with more missing still rank high?
If it shares many ingredients with your pantry, overlap can outweigh a couple of missing items. Check the missing list before deciding.
Are substitutions suggested?
Not automatically. Use culinary judgment for close swaps like yogurt and sour cream.
Offline use?
After load, matching works offline because recipes ship with the page.
Does FridgeCook send ingredients to a server?
No. Matching runs in your browser against a static recipe list.
Is FridgeCook free?
Yes. No signup and no AI API fees.