What Should I Cook Tonight?

Staring into the fridge with no idea what to make? Our dinner picker settles it. Type in the meals you could cook, spin the barrel, and make whatever it lands on. It’s free, it takes a few seconds, and it works on your phone.

How to use the dinner picker

1. Type up to six meals into the boxes. You can use the ones already there as a starting point.
2. Press “Spin the barrel.”
3. Wait for the barrel to stop. The meal on the front is tonight’s dinner.

Your list is saved on your own device, so your go-to meals will be ready next time.

Why let a barrel choose?

Deciding what’s for dinner is one of the most repeated decisions of the day. A random pick takes that decision off your plate, so you can spend your energy cooking instead of wondering.

Tips for getting the most out of it

• Only add meals you can actually make tonight. Check that you have the ingredients first.
• Mix easy and fancy. Put in a couple of quick weeknight meals and one or two that feel more special.
• Plan the week. Spin once each evening, or spin a few times on Sunday and shop for the results.
• Ask the family. Let everyone add a favorite so there’s something for each person.

Questions people ask

Is the dinner picker free?

Yes. There’s nothing to pay and nothing to sign up for.

Does it give me recipes?

No. You type in the meals yourself, and the barrel picks one. You can then use whatever recipe you like.

Can I use it for lunch or breakfast?

Yes. It works for any meal.

Is the result really random?

Yes. Each meal has an equal chance on every spin.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It’s made to work on phones, tablets, and computers.