Have vs need

Know the dish — but not what’s missing?

What’s in my Fridge · a quick read · Updated July 2026

You fancy carbonara, or a stir-fry. You’ve probably got most of it in. But standing there working out the one or two things you’re missing? That’s the friction.

Start with the dish

Sometimes you don’t want ideas — you know exactly what you fancy. The question is just whether you can make it tonight or need a quick shop first.

Instantly split into have vs need

Name any dish and the app checks it against your fridge, then splits the ingredients into two clear lists: what you already have, and the few things you still need. No guessing at the shops, no missing the one crucial item.

Add the missing bits in a tap

Tap “add all” and the gaps go straight onto your shopping list — only the bits you actually need. From craving to cooking, with no guesswork in between.

Have vs need for any dish: frequently asked questions

How do I know what ingredients I am missing for a recipe?

Name the dish and it checks the recipe against what is in your fridge, then splits it into two lists: what you already have, and the few things you still need. No guessing at the shops or missing the one crucial item.

How do I make a shopping list for a specific meal?

Once a dish is split into have and need, tap to add the missing bits straight to your shopping list, so only the gaps go on it. That turns a craving into a quick, targeted shop.

Can I check if I can make a dish before I start cooking?

Yes. Checking a dish against your ingredients first tells you whether you can cook it tonight or need a quick top-up, which saves starting a recipe and realising you are short halfway through.

Related: A shopping list that builds itself and Ask your fridge what to cook.