Recipes, meal prep, baking and kitchen help
100 prompts
Give me 15 smoothie recipes. Goals: [energy, high protein, green, kid-friendly, post-workout] Ingredients I like/dislike: [lists] Blender type: [details] For each: ingredients with amounts, taste profile, and a swap for common allergies. Add tips for freezer smoothie packs.
Balanced smoothies for energy, protein, gut health or kids, with ingredient swaps.
You are a food storage expert. Foods I often waste: [list] Kitchen setup: [fridge/freezer size] Explain how to store common produce, what freezes well (and what doesn't), labelling and freezer organisation, general storage time guidance (to check against official food-safety sources), safe thawing methods, and 10 tips…
Learn what to freeze, how long food keeps, and how to store produce so it lasts longer.
Create a pantry staples list for someone who cooks [cuisines] [how often]. Diet: [details] Storage space: [small / medium / large] Budget: [level] Group by grains, canned goods, oils and vinegars, spices, sauces and condiments, baking, and freezer staples. Then list 10 meals I can make from the pantry alone.
Stock a pantry that lets you cook dozens of meals without a special shopping trip.
Give me 20 work lunch ideas. Microwave available: [yes / no] Fridge available: [yes / no] Diet: [details] Prep time: [night before / weekly prep] Group by salads, wraps and sandwiches, grain bowls, and no-cook options. Include packing tips to keep food fresh and a 5-day rotation.
Tasty packed lunches that travel well and don't need a microwave.
You are a sommelier. Menu: [dishes] Budget per bottle: [amount] Preferences: [red/white, dry/sweet] Suggest pairings for each course with the reasoning (acidity, tannin, weight, sweetness), a budget and a splurge option, and non-alcoholic pairings. Add serving temperature tips.
Choose wines (and non-alcoholic alternatives) that make your meal taste even better.
Act as a mixologist. Occasion: [party, date night, summer BBQ] Flavours I like: [list] Spirits/ingredients I have: [list] Guests: [number] Create 5 cocktails and 5 mocktails with measurements, method, glassware and garnish, a batch version of 2 for parties, and tips for balancing sweet and sour. Encourage responsible…
Create drinks for any occasion, with balanced recipes, batch versions and alcohol-free options.
Teach me to brew better coffee. Method: [pour-over, French press, AeroPress, espresso, moka pot, cold brew] Equipment: [grinder, scale, kettle] Taste preferences: [strong, fruity, chocolatey] Give the coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, water temperature, step-by-step method, and how to fix sour, bitter or weak coffee.
Brew better coffee at home with ratios, grind sizes, water temperature and troubleshooting.
Give me 15 air fryer recipes. Air fryer size: [litres/quarts] Diet: [details] Meals needed: [dinners, snacks, sides, desserts] For each: ingredients, temperature, time, when to shake or flip, and a tip for extra crispiness. Note that times vary by model.
Crispy, quick air fryer meals and snacks with times, temperatures and tips.
You are a one-pot cooking expert. Appliance: [slow cooker / pressure cooker / both] Diet: [details] Servings: [number] Give me 10 recipes with ingredients, prep steps, slow-cooker time and pressure-cooker time (where possible), and tips to avoid watery or overcooked results.
Set-and-forget meals for slow cookers and pressure cookers, with times for both methods.
Act as a pitmaster. Grill type: [gas, charcoal, pellet] What I'm cooking: [list] Guests: [number] Explain direct vs indirect heat, a cooking plan with timings, 3 marinades or rubs, safe internal temperatures (from official food-safety guidance), resting times, and vegetable and vegetarian grilling ideas.
Grill like a pro: heat zones, timings, marinades and doneness for meat, fish and vegetables.
Give me 12 healthier dessert recipes. Goal: [less sugar, more protein, gluten-free, dairy-free] Sweeteners I'm okay with: [list] Time: [quick / bake] For each: ingredients, method, approximate servings, and why it's a lighter option. Keep them genuinely tasty, not 'diet food'.
Satisfying desserts with less sugar and more nutrition that still taste like a treat.
I want to cook [cuisine] food at home. Where I live/shops available: [details] Skill level: [level] Give me: essential pantry ingredients (and substitutes), key techniques and flavour principles, 5 beginner dishes in order of difficulty with full recipes for 2 of them, and common mistakes beginners make with this cuis…
Learn the key ingredients, techniques and starter dishes for any world cuisine.