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Can't decide what to eattonight?

Crave is a dinner picker that actually works. Type a craving like “quick chicken” or “spicy noodles” and get a complete recipe with ingredients and step-by-step instructions — in seconds. No scrolling through food blogs.

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Free to download · No account needed · iOS 16+
Crave app home screen showing a search bar with 'Saucy asian noodles', quick pick categories for Pizza, Sushi, Burger, Tacos, and daily dinner recommendations with food photos
What you get

Dinner ideas in seconds,
not hours of scrolling

No more recipe blog novels. No more “what should we eat” arguments. Just tell Crave what sounds good and cook.

Type a craving, get a recipe

Say 'something with chicken' or 'quick weeknight pasta.' Crave generates a full recipe — ingredients, steps, cook time — instantly. No searching required.

Complete recipes, every time

Every recipe includes a full ingredient list, step-by-step instructions, cook times, and serving sizes. No guessing, no missing steps.

30+ cuisines to explore

Pizza, sushi, tacos, ramen, curry, BBQ, Mediterranean, stir fry — browse by category or let the AI surprise you with something new.

Plan multiple meals at once

Generate 2–5 dinners in one go for the whole week. No more standing in front of the fridge every night trying to decide.

Respects your dietary needs

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, kosher, low-carb, high-protein, kid-friendly. Set it once, every recipe follows.

Save the ones you loved

Bookmark any recipe to your favorites. Build a personal collection of go-to dinners you can come back to any night.

See the app

Every recipe screen
you actually need

Browse cuisines, read full recipes, check dietary info, save favorites — no clutter, no ads, no filler.

Crave cuisine categories grid showing Pizza, Pasta, Burger, Sandwich, Wrap, Salad, Soup, Stew, Curry, Stir Fry, Rice Bowl, Noodles, Tacos, Sushi, Seafood, and more

Browse 30+ cuisine categories

Korean Beef Rice Bowl (Bulgogi-style) recipe with photo, 45 minutes cook time, Medium difficulty, Korean cuisine, dairy-free tag, and serving size controls

Full recipes with cook times

Favourites screen showing saved recipes: Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup, Classic Chinese Chicken Curry, Carnitas Tacos, and Bavarian Obatzda

Save your go-to dinners

Classic Crème Brûlée recipe with Vegetarian, Gluten-free, and Nut-free dietary tags, showing ingredients and step-by-step instructions

Automatic dietary filters

How it works

Dinner decided in
under 30 seconds

Three taps between “I'm hungry” and knowing exactly what to cook.

Type what sounds good (or don't)

Search for "spicy noodles" or "something easy with chicken." Not sure at all? Browse 30+ cuisine categories or hit "Decide for me" and let the app choose.

Crave home screen with search bar reading 'Saucy asian noodles', a Decide for me button, Quick picks showing Pizza, Sushi, Burger, Tacos categories, and daily dinner recommendations

Pick from instant recipe options

Crave generates multiple dinner options in seconds — each with a photo, description, cook time, difficulty level, and ingredient tags. No loading, no waiting, no 20 tabs open.

Pick your dinner screen showing AI-generated results: Chicken Yakisoba with Vibrant Vegetables (35 min, Easy, Japanese) and Vegetarian Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles)

Cook it. Shop it. Save it.

Every recipe has step-by-step instructions and adjustable servings. Loved it? Save it to your favorites and make it again next week.

Hearty Shoyu Beef Ramen recipe detail showing 60 minute cook time, Medium difficulty, Japanese cuisine, dairy-free tag, serving size adjuster, and Ingredients and Steps tabs
Free tools

Four ways to figure out dinner

Start from how you feel, start from what you have, settle it together, or just find something fast. All free, no sign-up needed.

Mood-based

What should I eat tonight?

Pick your mood, cuisine, and effort level. Get a real dinner recommendation from hundreds of recipes — in seconds.

Try the dinner picker
Ingredient-based

What can I make with these ingredients?

Type in what you already have — chicken, rice, whatever is in your fridge. Get recipes ranked by ingredient match.

Try the ingredient finder
2-person

What should we eat tonight?

Can't agree on dinner? Both pick your vibe — get a shared recommendation that works for both of you.

Try the couples picker
Speed-first

Quick dinner ideas

Too tired to think? Get fast meal ideas you can cook in under 20 minutes — one tap, minimal effort.

Try the quick meal finder
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Quick weeknight dinner ideas

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Random dinner generator methods

Low-tech and app-based ways to pick dinner in under 30 seconds.

When nothing sounds good to eat

Comfort defaults and low-effort meals for when your brain draws a blank.

Best AI recipe generator apps

An honest look at how AI cooking tools work and which ones are useful.

Questions about Crave

How does Crave decide what I should eat?
Type whatever you're in the mood for — like "something with chicken" or "quick pasta." Crave's AI generates complete recipes with ingredients, cook times, and step-by-step instructions. You can also browse 30+ cuisine categories or tap "Decide for me" for a surprise.
Is Crave free to use?
Crave is free to download with a 7-day trial that includes all features. After that, you can keep using the free version (one recipe per prompt, up to 5 saved favorites) or subscribe to Premium for multiple results, unlimited favorites, and a more advanced AI model.
Can I filter by dietary restrictions?
Absolutely. Crave supports vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, halal, kosher, low-carb, high-protein, and kid-friendly filters. Set them once in preferences and every recipe will follow them.
How is this different from just Googling a recipe?
Google gives you 10 blog posts to scroll through. Crave gives you a complete recipe in seconds — no ads, no life stories, no scrolling past 2,000 words to find the ingredient list.
What cuisines does Crave have?
Over 30: pizza, sushi, tacos, pasta, curry, ramen, BBQ, Mediterranean, seafood, stir fry, rice bowls, wraps, salads, soups, stews, roasts, baked dishes, sandwiches, and more.

Stop asking
“what should we eat?”

Crave is live on the App Store. Download it now and have dinner sorted in seconds.

Download on theApp Store

Free to download · No account needed · iOS 16+