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  1. 1Pick your ingredientsSearch and tick off what's in your fridge and pantry.
  2. 2See your matchesRecipes are ranked by how many of your ingredients they use.
  3. 3Know what's missingEach match shows exactly which extra ingredients you'd need.

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Our lowest estimated cost per serving, in Australian dollars.

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  • Stack of pancakes with syrup being pouredEasy$0.89 / serve

    Australian

    Fluffy Weekend Pancakes

    Preparation time
    5 min prep
    Cooking time
    15 min cook
    No reviews yetTotal time 20 min
  • Egg fried rice on a plate with carrot and spring onionEasy$1.53 / serve

    Chinese

    15-Minute Egg Fried Rice

    Preparation time
    5 min prep
    Cooking time
    10 min cook
    No reviews yetTotal time 15 min
  • Bowl of orange pumpkin soup with seedsEasy$1.72 / serve

    Australian

    Roasted Pumpkin Soup

    Preparation time
    15 min prep
    Cooking time
    40 min cook
    No reviews yetTotal time 55 min
  • Leafy green salad with red onion and grated carrotEasy$1.79 / serve

    Australian

    Rainbow Garden Salad

    Preparation time
    15 min prep
    Cooking time
    0 min cook
    No reviews yetTotal time 15 min

Costs are estimates based on typical Australian supermarket ingredient prices. They are not live prices and will vary by store and season.

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