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FAQs

Answers to Your Cooking Questions

Wondering how The Meal Finder works or what you can expect? We've pulled together the most common questions to get you cooking with confidence.

What is The Meal Finder?

The Meal Finder is a playful meal planner that helps you discover new recipes by starting with random ingredients. Accept the ones you like, swap the ones you don't, and quickly uncover dishes that match your taste and pantry.

How do I start choosing ingredients?

Hit the Surprise Me button on the homepage to get your first ingredient. Keep tapping to shuffle options or accept it to move forward. We'll keep suggesting compatible ingredients until you are ready to see recipes.

Can I browse recipes without playing the ingredient game?

Absolutely! Head to the All Recipes page to explore the full catalogue anytime. You can filter, search, and dive into a detailed recipe view straight from there.

Do I need to create an account?

No account needed. Everything runs in your browser so you can start experimenting right away. If you choose to resume a previous session, we'll ask permission to save a tiny bit of data locally.

How are the recipes selected?

We combine curated recipe data with smart ingredient matching. Once you confirm the ingredients you like, we surface recipes that feature them prominently and highlight anything else you'll need.

Is the app free?

Yes! The Meal Finder is free to use. If you love it, consider supporting development with the coffee link on the homepage.