ChatGPT prompts

Give me a recipe for [type, e.g. pork and chive / vegetable] dumplings for [number] pieces. Include dough or wrapper options, filling, step-by-step folding instructions, cooking methods (steam, boil, pan-fry) and a dipping sauce.

Plan a taco night for [number] people with [number] fillings (including a vegetarian one), 3 salsas, toppings, tortilla warming tips, sides and a shopping list. Include a timeline so everything is ready together.

Create a 7-day meal plan around [calories] calories per day with high protein and fiber for someone who likes [foods]. Include simple recipes, a shopping list, and swaps. Remind me to consult a professional for medical needs.

Give me 10 vegetarian recipes with at least [grams] g protein per serving, using foods like lentils, beans, tofu, eggs, dairy and grains. Include rough nutrition and prep time.

Teach me 5 everyday Japanese home-cooking dishes like [e.g. miso soup, oyakodon, teriyaki salmon, onigiri]. Include how to make dashi, pantry essentials, and full recipes for [servings].

Teach me 5 classic French techniques (e.g. mother sauces, braising, emulsions, pâte à choux, omelette) with a short explanation and one recipe each, plus common mistakes.

Give me a recipe for an authentic [curry type, e.g. chicken tikka masala / chana masala] for [servings]. Explain how to toast and bloom spices, build the base, adjust heat, timing, and serving suggestions. Include substitutions for hard-to-find spices.

Give me a homemade pizza dough recipe for [number] pizzas with [same-day / overnight] fermentation, how to stretch it, how to get a crisp base in a home oven, and 6 topping combinations including one vegetarian and one unusual.

Teach me a flexible stir-fry formula using [protein] and [vegetables I have]. Include a basic sauce ratio, prep order, wok or pan technique for high heat, timing, and 5 sauce variations.

Explain how to cook a perfect [cut] steak to [doneness] in a [pan/grill/oven]. Include choosing the steak, dry brining, temperature targets, resting, basting with butter, and a quick pan sauce.

Give me 6 vegan comfort food recipes for [dishes, e.g. mac and cheese, lasagne, chilli], with ingredient lists, key techniques for richness and texture, and protein boosters.

Give me practical travel money tips for [destination]: cards vs cash, avoiding dynamic currency conversion, ATM fees, tipping customs, emergency backup money and how to keep money safe. General info only, not financial advice.