Got Dinner Decision Fatigue? Here's How ChatGPT Might Be Able to Help
Meal planning can be an effective strategy to save on grocery bills, reduce food waste, and ensure a variety of dishes throughout the week. But what happens when decision fatigue strikes, and you're unmotivated to cook dinner or grocery shop for ingredients?
That's precisely what happened to a food writer who recently discovered the wonders of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot that generates remarkably accurate, human-like responses to a wide range of prompts. Developed by OpenAI, a San Francisco-based AI research lab, ChatGPT can also help beat dinner decision fatigue, including creating tailor-made meal plans and grocery lists based on dietary preferences and nutritional needs.
From brewers to busy home cooks, ChatGPT has many uses, including assisting in the kitchen. Just type in what you're in the mood for, and the chatbot will provide a list of recipes that fit the bill. For instance, when asked to come up with a recipe for lunch or a single snack using potatoes, onions, eggs, and lemon, ChatGPT suggested a potato and onion frittata along with a simple side salad.
While the meal was easy to make and came together in just 30 minutes, adding more spices next time around would make the frittata more flavorful. Additionally, one recipe suggested by ChatGPT lacked flavor because it didn't layer flavor in the cooking method, and needed some adjustments.
If you're thinking of trying out ChatGPT to help you beat dinner decision fatigue, here are some tips to maximize your AI chatbot experience:
- Start with simple prompts
- Mention any other ingredients on hand that you'd like to use
- Don't be afraid to ask for recipe adjustments
- Layer flavor in the cooking method
- Enjoy the ease and convenience of cooking with AI!
