Generate shopping checklists from recipes

To generate shopping checklists from recipes, you can follow this simple process:

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Step-by-Step Method

1. Extract Ingredients from Each Recipe

Parse or list out all the ingredients from each recipe you’re using.

2. Standardize Ingredient Units

Ensure all quantities are converted into the same units (e.g., grams, cups, tablespoons) for easier summing and shopping.

3. Combine Ingredients Across Recipes

Group similar ingredients together to avoid duplicates. For example, if two recipes use “1 onion” and “2 onions”, list “3 onions”.

4. Categorize Ingredients

Sort items by grocery store sections to make shopping easier:

• Produce

• Dairy

• Meat & Seafood

• Pantry Items

• Spices & Herbs

• Bakery

• Frozen Foods

• Beverages

• Other

5. Create a Master Shopping Checklist

Combine everything into a clear checklist format.

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Example:

Recipes

Recipe 1: Spaghetti Bolognese

• 1 onion

• 2 cloves garlic

• 500g ground beef

• 400g canned tomatoes

• 200g spaghetti

• Olive oil

• Salt

• Black pepper

Recipe 2: Chicken Caesar Salad

• 2 chicken breasts

• Romaine lettuce

• Parmesan cheese

• Croutons

• Caesar dressing

• Olive oil

• Salt

• Black pepper

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Generated Shopping Checklist

🛒 Produce

• 1 onion

• 2 cloves garlic

• Romaine lettuce

🥩 Meat & Seafood

• 500g ground beef

• 2 chicken breasts

🧀 Dairy

• Parmesan cheese

🥫 Pantry

• 400g canned tomatoes

• 200g spaghetti

• Croutons

🧂 Spices & Condiments

• Olive oil

• Salt

• Black pepper

• Caesar dressing

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Would you like to automate this process or provide recipes to generate checklists from?