Snap a Photo.Get the Recipe.
Photograph any dish and get the full recipe in seconds. Or snap your fridge and discover what you can cook tonight — no searching, no guessing.
Identify a dish. Or use what you have.
Both modes are free. Both take under 10 seconds.
Identify a Dish
See a dish at a restaurant, a friend's dinner, or on social media and want to make it yourself? Take a photo and get the full recipe — with ingredients, steps, macros, and tips.
- Identifies the dish name and cuisine
- Full ingredients list with quantities
- Step-by-step cooking instructions
- Estimated calories and macros
- Prep time, cook time, and servings
- Tips for getting it right at home
What Can I Cook Tonight?
Open the fridge, take a photo, and let the AI figure out what you can cook. It scans your ingredients and returns multiple recipe ideas — using mostly what you already have.
- Scans up to a full fridge or pantry photo
- Detects visible ingredients automatically
- Generates 3+ recipes you can cook tonight
- Shows exactly which ingredients each recipe needs
- Flags the extra items to buy (if any)
- Works with any cuisine or dietary preference
How it works
Three taps from photo to plate
Take or upload a photo
A clear, well-lit photo of the dish or your fridge. JPEG, PNG, or WebP — up to 10 MB.
AI analyses the image
The AI identifies what it can see — the dish, cuisine, and all visible ingredients — in under 10 seconds.
Get the recipe
Full ingredients list, step-by-step instructions, calorie count, and tips — ready to cook immediately.
Perfect for everyday situations
Stop wondering. Start cooking.
Restaurant dishes
Had something amazing at a restaurant? Recreate it at home with the actual recipe.
Almost-empty fridge
"What can I cook with this?" — take the photo and skip the mental gymnastics.
Friend's home cooking
Ate something incredible at someone's place? Identify the dish and make it yourself.
Market or deli finds
Spotted a dish at a market and want the recipe before it slips your mind? Instant answer.
Social media food
Recipe posts without actual recipes — photograph the screen and get the full method.
Meal prep from leftovers
Shoot your leftovers and get 3 creative meals to make from what you have before it goes off.
Frequently asked questions
How do I identify a dish from a photo?
Upload or take a photo of the dish in "Identify a Dish" mode. The AI analyses the image and returns the dish name, cuisine, full recipe, and nutrition information — usually in under 10 seconds.
Can it generate recipes from a photo of my fridge?
Yes. Switch to "What Can I Cook?" mode and upload a photo of your fridge, pantry shelf, or ingredients on the bench. The AI identifies what it can see and suggests recipes you can make right now.
How accurate is the dish identification?
Accuracy is high for common dishes with clear, well-lit photos. Unusual presentations, very close-up shots, or heavily plated restaurant dishes may occasionally need a retry. Tips: good lighting and a straight-on angle give the best results.
Is this feature free?
Yes. Recipe from Photo is free with a CookChook account. You get a generous number of analyses per month. CookChook Pro ($4.99/month) removes limits entirely.
What types of images work best?
JPEG, PNG, and WebP images up to 10 MB. Clear, well-lit photos from above or at a slight angle work best. Blurry or very dark images may reduce accuracy.
Can I save the recipe once it's identified?
Yes. After the recipe is generated you can save it directly to your CookChook recipe collection with one tap, then add ingredients to your meal planner.
Take a photo. Cook a great meal.
Stop googling what that dish was called. Snap it, get the recipe, and make it at home — free with a CookChook account.
Dish identification · Pantry-to-recipe · Full recipe with macros