Shelf Chef

Shelf Chef is a 100% free recipe app that not only stores a wide collection of recipes but also helps you make the most of your ingredients and reduce food waste. With Shelf Chef, you can:

Add, Edit, and Save Recipes: Explore our recipe collection, add your own creations, and edit them to suit your taste. Easily favorite your go-to recipes for quick access.
Manage Your Pantry: Keep track of items in your pantry, fridge, and leftovers. Every item is stored with an expiration date to help you stay organized and avoid waste.

AI-Powered Suggestions: Unsure of an item’s expiration date? Simply scan it using our image-to-text recognition feature, and Shelf Chef's AI will generate an accurate expiration date for you.

Recipe Generator: Utilize the ingredients you already have! Pantry sorts recipes from our collection based on the closest expiration dates, ensuring nothing goes to waste.

Import Recipes from Websites: Discover even more culinary inspiration by importing recipes directly from your favorite websites. Just paste the URL, and our smart importer will automatically extract the ingredients, instructions, and photos—making it effortless to add new recipes to your collection.

Donate to Local Food Banks: Have food that's about to expire? Pantry helps you locate nearby food banks, so you can donate items before they go bad.