Launched January 6, 2026
Family Recipe

Family Recipe

Turn your fridge into AI recipe suggestions

Free168 impressions#792 of its week

Hey everyone! Let me be honest: I'm not a developer at all — this is just a hobby. I built this entire app with Claude Code because I was curious. The idea came from my family's laziness — we wanted something that could just tell us what to cook with whatever random ingredients we had, so we wouldn't have to think too hard or make another trip to the store. We ended up really loving it ourselves, so I thought maybe other families would find it useful too. This is a free website — I don't want to make money from it at all! Quick note on how it works: you start by setting up your preferences (skills, cuisine interests, allergies, etc.). Then you can generate recipes using AI depending on your mood: lazy, feeling fancy, only using what’s in your fridge, or something more advanced (sweets, main dish, starter, drinks, etc.). Add missing ingredients to your shopping list and, once bought, to your family fridge. You can share recipes with family members, create a family cookbook and download it, and follow instructions in a cooking mode easily! The app uses your own API key with OpenRouter, OpenAI, or Claude for recipe generation. I recommend creating a fresh API key and setting a spending limit. The app also tracks how many tokens and how much money you've spent. OpenRouter offers some free models if you want to try it out without any cost. I've mostly used paid models, but the free versions of Llama and Gemma might work too — with a bit more effort. Would love to hear what you think — especially if you spot things that could be better. Thanks for checking it out! PS. You can also try making Lord of the Rings-inspired recipes :D

Family Recipe suggests meals based on ingredients you have, using AI to generate recipes and shopping lists.

for
Families and home cooks looking for quick, AI-generated meal ideas.
pricing
free
works withOpenRouterOpenAIClaude

Key features

6 features of Family Recipe
  • Preference setup — Define skills, cuisine interests, allergies, and other dietary preferences.
  • Mood-based recipe generation — Generate recipes for lazy, fancy, fridge-only, sweets, main dishes, starters, drinks, etc.
  • Shopping list & fridge tracking — Add missing ingredients to a list, mark purchased items, and store them in a virtual family fridge.
  • Family cookbook & sharing — Create, download, and share a family cookbook with other members.
  • Cooking mode — Step-by-step instructions displayed in an easy-to-follow cooking view.
  • Token & cost monitoring — Tracks AI token usage and spending, with optional API key limits.

Use cases

  • Generate a dinner recipe using only the vegetables left in the fridge.
  • Create a weekly family cookbook with favorite dishes and share it with relatives.
  • Plan a fancy weekend brunch without buying extra ingredients.
  • Add missing items to a shopping list and mark them off once purchased.

Family Recipe FAQ

Do I need to pay to use Family Recipe?+

No, the website is free and does not charge any fees.

What AI services does the app use?+

It works with your own API key for OpenRouter, OpenAI, or Claude.

Can I limit how much I spend on AI calls?+

Yes, you can set a spending limit on your API key and the app tracks token usage.

How does the app handle dietary restrictions?+

You can set allergies and other preferences in the profile, and the AI will respect them when generating recipes.

Is there a way to share recipes with family members?+

Yes, you can share recipes, create a family cookbook, and download it for others.

What if I don’t have a paid AI model?+

OpenRouter offers free models like Llama and Gemma that can be used, though they may require more effort.

Summarized by DevHunt from familyrecipe.net · Oct 2, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.