Free Ingredient-Based Recipe Finder

Use our free Ingredient Matcher to instantly find recipes based on what's already in your fridge or cupboard. Simply search and select up to 9 ingredients, and we'll show you matching recipes along with estimated costs for any missing items from UK supermarkets.

Yes — this tool is 100% free to use and doesn't require any login, sign-up, or payment. It's a public service from Meal Matcher to help reduce food waste and save money on groceries.

Simply type in the ingredients you want to use (up to 3, 6, or 9 depending on your selection), and we'll match you with recipes that use them. You can also filter by diet, cuisine, meal type, and cooking time. Select a UK supermarket to see estimated costs for any ingredients you don't have.

Absolutely! The ingredient matcher is designed to help you use up leftovers and ingredients that might otherwise be thrown away. It's perfect for budget cooking, sustainability-minded home cooks, and anyone looking to make the most of what they already have.

We support cost estimates from every supermarket with enough mapped ingredient coverage in Meal Matcher. New supermarkets appear automatically once their mappings are ready.

Our cost estimates are based on real UK supermarket prices and are updated regularly. The estimates show the cost of ingredients you don't already have, helping you budget for your weekly shop more effectively.