ChatGPT prompts

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

Give me 12 kid-friendly recipes for ages [ages]. Diet: [details] Time: [weeknight / weekend] Picky about: [foods] For each: a fun name, ingredients, steps marking which ones kids can help with, a hidden-vegetable variation, and a lunchbox-friendly option.

I have these leftovers: [list, e.g. roast chicken, rice, roasted vegetables, half a loaf of bread]. Suggest 8 new dishes using them, with quick methods. Include food safety reminders on how long leftovers keep and how to reheat them properly.

Teach me knife skills as a beginner. Cover: choosing 2–3 essential knives, the pinch grip and claw hand, basic cuts (slice, dice, mince, julienne, chiffonade) with sizes, how to cut onions, garlic and herbs efficiently, honing vs sharpening, and safety tips. Add a 2-week practice plan.

Help me recreate a dish I had at a restaurant. Dish description: [name and what it tasted/looked like] Cuisine: [cuisine] My equipment and skill: [details] Give me a home version recipe with your best guess at key ingredients and techniques, which parts may be hard to match, and how to adjust after the first try.

Give me 15 dinner ideas that take 15–20 minutes. Diet: [preferences] Cooking skill: [beginner / confident] Servings: [number] Budget: [level] For each: name, main ingredients (under 8), a 3-step method, and a time-saving tip. Then write a full recipe for the 3 easiest.