1. Open My Pantry: You'll find My Pantry conveniently located on the navigation bar on the SideChef website and app. Upon opening, you'll see a clean and organized pantry waiting to be filled with your culinary staples.
2. Pre-fill or Customize: Feeling overwhelmed? Click the "Pre-fill My Pantry" button to add a basic selection of 42 common ingredients to kick things off. If you want to build your pantry from scratch, click "Add Ingredients" to explore a categorized list (think grocery aisle sections), or simply use the search bar to find specific ingredients you have at home.
3. Recipes at Your Fingertips: As you add ingredients, magic happens! The "Recipe Ideas" tab on the right side will populate with delicious recipes you can create using your current pantry stock. No more scrambling through cookbooks or endlessly browsing the web – My Pantry curates personalized recipe suggestions just for you.
Explore by Meal Type: No matter what you're in the mood for, My Pantry allows you to filter your recipe search by meal type. Whether you're planning breakfast, whipping up a quick lunch, preparing a satisfying dinner, or indulging in a sweet treat, My Pantry has something to inspire you.
Discover More, Waste Less: Scrolled through all the options using your current ingredients? Don't worry! My Pantry also suggests recipes that only require adding a few extra items to your pantry. This helps you explore a wider variety of dishes while reducing food waste by using ingredients you already have on hand.
Save for Later: Discover a recipe that piques your interest but don't have the time to make it right away? Simply click the bookmark button to add it to your Cookbooks collection for future reference.
Simplify Grocery Shopping: Found the perfect recipe but missing a few ingredients? Click the "Add to Cart" button on the recipe card to effortlessly add those items to your Groceries list, making shopping a breeze.
So, ditch the recipe rut and embrace the possibilities with My Pantry. With its intuitive design and personalized recipe suggestions, My Pantry is your one-stop shop for inspiration, convenience, and delicious meals.
Ready to unlock your inner chef? Start exploring My Pantry today!
