My family was tired of my cooking so I asked ChatGPT for help - the results were amazing!
I trusted ChatGPT for a week of meal planning and the AI did not disappoint. Growing up, my grandmother used to say, "If you don’t like what I’ve served for dinner, help yourself to mustard." If she were alive today, she would marvel that an AI could ease the daunting task of cooking dinner for her family every night. Like her, I am a mother of three, but I put much more effort into keeping everyone satisfied. In fact, most nights I feel like a short order cook; I make to order.
My toddler would love if I served chicken nuggets for every meal, my 10-year-old son has a “I paused my game for this” attitude towards whatever is on his plate, and my 7-year-old daughter has a mature palate; she’s been eating sushi since the age of two. My husband thinks I’m a gourmet chef despite most dinners are defrosted frozen items from Trader Joe’s. And me, well, I’d be happy with a salad and a glass of wine.
Trying Out ChatGPT's Suggestions
Since some restaurants have seen success using Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPTs) like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini to create crave-worthy dishes, I decided to give it a go. To my surprise, ChatGPT gave me five delicious recipes that every member of my family loved.
Chicken Quesadillas
Ingredients: Shredded chicken, tortillas, cheese, bell peppers, and a blend of puréed veggies (carrots, zucchini, or spinach) mixed into the salsa or sauce.
Method: Sauté the chicken with the veggie-loaded sauce, then assemble in tortillas with cheese and grill until golden. Serve with a side of guacamole or sour cream.
Ready in: 20-25 minutes.
Honestly, I never would have put carrots in a quesadilla, but it worked! These were out of this world delicious and because the veggies were blended so well, the boys never guessed they were secretly tucked inside. I will definitely make these again. They are great for a quick dinner before or after sports practices.
Conclusion
Overall, the experience of using ChatGPT for meal planning was a game-changer for my family. The recipes were easy to follow, quick to make, and most importantly, everyone enjoyed them. I can now confidently say that my days of being a short order cook are behind me, thanks to ChatGPT!
