Scan My Kitchen

Scan My Kitchen is a web-based tool designed to help individuals transform the ingredients they already have at home into complete, satisfying meals. Rather than requiring users to plan meals in advance or shop for specific items, the platform focuses on making use of whatever food is currently available in the user’s refrigerator, pantry, or cupboard. The core interaction starts with an ingredient selection interface, where users slide tiles to include or exclude up to five different food items. This limited but intentional selection process forces users to be deliberate about what they have on hand, and it prevents the tool from generating suggestions that rely on missing components. Once the ingredients are chosen, the system processes the input through two parallel channels: one that draws from a database of traditional, human-curated recipes and another that uses artificial intelligence to generate novel combinations. The AI component analyzes flavor profiles, cooking methods, and common pairings to propose dishes that may not appear in standard cookbooks, giving users access to unexpected yet plausible meal ideas. After the suggestions are presented, users can further refine results by applying filters based on dietary preferences such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or low-carb, as well as meal types including breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks. This allows the tool to adapt to specific nutritional needs or time-of-day constraints without overwhelming the user with irrelevant options. For each suggested recipe, the platform provides step-by-step instructions. However, if a user finds the cooking method, ingredient substitution, or technique unsuitable, they can instantly access alternative recipe texts or video tutorials with a single tap. This flexibility is