Meal planning, reimagined

All the meal-kit convenience. None of the downsides.

Pick recipes, get a prebuilt Instacart cart, and checkout in minutes. No subscriptions, no boxes, no waste—just grocery-store prices and full flexibility.

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Trusted by home cooksWorks with Instacart500+ curated recipes

How it works

Three simple steps to dinner on the table

Step 1

Choose recipes

Browse our curated collection or let smart suggestions plan your week. Filter by time, cuisine, or dietary needs.

Step 2

Auto-build cart

We map every ingredient to Instacart products and combine quantities across recipes. Your cart builds itself.

Step 3

Review & checkout

Swap brands, adjust sizes, skip items you already have. Then checkout through Instacart like normal.

Quick TonightDate NightComfort ClassicsOne PotFamily Friendly
Honey Teriyaki Salmon
Honey Teriyaki Salmon
25 min·380 cal
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
20 min·420 cal
Honey Balsamic Chicken
Honey Balsamic Chicken
30 min·350 cal
Beef Banh Mi Bowls
Beef Banh Mi Bowls
15 min·400 cal
Discover

Browse by mood, not just category

Not sure what to cook? Browse curated collections like “Quick Tonight” for 30-minute meals, “Date Night” for impressive dishes, or “Comfort Classics” when you need something cozy.

  • 12 curated collections to explore
  • Filter by dietary needs and protein type
  • Recipes ranked by best match
  • New suggestions every week
AI-Powered

Chat your way to dinner

Just tell our AI assistant what you're in the mood for. It understands natural language and helps you discover recipes, plan meals, and build your queue—all through conversation.

Try saying things like:

5 easy weeknight dinnersWhat can I make with chicken?Quick comfort foodSomething impressive for date night
Natural search
Search by ingredients, cuisine, cooking time, or mood—no filters to fiddle with.
Add to queue instantly
Found something good? Add it to your meal queue without leaving the chat.
Personalized suggestions
Get recommendations based on your history and what you haven't cooked in a while.
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Import
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8 ingredients6 steps450 cal
Import Any Recipe

Bring your own recipes

Found a recipe you love online? Just paste the URL and our AI extracts everything—ingredients, steps, nutrition, and photos. No more copying and pasting or losing track of bookmarks.

  • Works with most recipe websites
  • Auto-links ingredients to each step
  • Extracts nutrition info when available
  • Edit and customize after import
Flexible Planning

A queue, not a rigid weekly plan

Life doesn't follow a strict schedule, and your meals shouldn't either. Add recipes to your queue, drag to reorder, and cook them whenever you're ready. No wasted food from skipped dinner slots.

  • Drag to reorder your upcoming meals
  • Mark recipes as ordered or cooked
  • No pressure to cook on specific days
  • History tracks everything you've made
Your Queue
Pad Thai
Pad Thai
Tonight
Baked Salmon with Fennel
Baked Salmon with Fennel
Up next
Seafood Risotto
Seafood Risotto
Cajun Spiced Fish Tacos
Cajun Spiced Fish Tacos
Thai Green Curry
Thai Green Curry
Ordered
Smart Cart

Multiple recipes, one smart cart

Select the recipes you want to cook and we'll combine all the ingredients into a single optimized Instacart cart. No duplicates, no guesswork.

Selected recipes
Pad Thai
Pad Thai
Baked Salmon with Fennel
Baked Salmon with Fennel
Seafood Risotto
Seafood Risotto
Combined
Garlic
8 cloves
from 3 recipes
Fish sauce
4 tbsp
from 2 recipes
Rice noodles
8 oz
Salmon fillet
1 lb
Arborio rice
1.5 cups
Fresh lemon
3
from 2 recipes
Instacart cart
Organic Garlic$0.75
Extra Virgin Olive Oil$6.99
Chicken Thighs$7.49
Atlantic Salmon Fillet$11.99
Arborio Rice$4.29
Open in Instacart
Cooking Mode
3 / 5
Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Ingredients for this step:
2 tbsp olive oil1.5 lbs chicken thighs
Cooking Mode

Step-by-step, hands-free

When it's time to cook, enter cooking mode for a clean, focused view of each step. See exactly which ingredients you need and track your progress through the recipe—no scrolling, no squinting at your phone.

  • One step at a time, large readable text
  • Ingredients highlighted for each step
  • Tap or swipe to advance steps
  • Track your progress through the recipe

Why not just use meal kits?

Meal kits promise convenience, but real life gets in the way. Here's what you're actually signing up for:

Boxes and wasteful packaging
Ice packs, plastic inserts, and tiny bottles overflow your trash every week.
Missed or late deliveries
If the box is late, your dinner plans melt—literally.
Premium prices, smaller portions
High per-serving costs plus delivery fees add up fast.
Limited weekly selection
A rotating menu of a few options—not the full grocery aisle.
Subscription lock-in
Skip fatigue, surprise charges, and rigid schedules.
Not pantry-aware
Duplicates staples you already own; food and money get wasted.

The better way

Shop the full Instacart catalog at grocery prices. No subscriptions, less waste, flexible delivery, and total control over brands and quantities.

Try it free
Free during beta

Everything included. No catch.

We're building something we think home cooks will love. During beta, every feature is completely free—no credit card, no trial limits, no surprise paywalls.

500+ curated recipes
AI recipe import
Smart cart builder
Cooking mode
Meal queue planning
AI chat assistant

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