FoodReady

Easy meals, smart shopping, and cooking that fits a busy week.

What it is

FoodReady is a kitchen planning and research tool. It helps you decide what's for dinner with what you already own, plan the week, shop smart and keep food safe, with tools for families, singles and big gatherings.

Meet Sofia, the FoodReady Specialist. Ask Sofia a question in your own words and get an answer in plain language, in text for free and by voice for members. Everything on the page can be read in about 30 languages.

What you can research here

• What to cook from what's already in the pantry and freezer
• How long food keeps and what dates really mean
• Safe cooking temperatures and food safety basics
• Budget meals and how to read price tags
• Where to find food help near you
• Which kitchen gear and services are worth it

Free tools, ready to use

• What's for Dinner?Pick your time, what you have, and how you want to cook.
• Cook With What I OwnStart from the pan or appliance you have and how much cleanup you want.
• Cooking for One or TwoSmaller portions, less waste, and no week of the same leftovers.
• School & Work LunchesPackable ideas that stay safe until lunchtime.
• Weekly Meal PlannerPlan dinners for the week, with leftover and eat-out nights built in.
• Grocery List BuilderAdd items and they sort themselves by store section.
• Budget MealsLow-cost staples, cheap meals that fill you up, and habits that save the most.
• Read Price TagsCompare two sizes or brands by price per ounce — the number that really matters.
• My Pantry & FreezerKeep a list of what you have.
• Use It UpType what you need to use, and get meals that use it.
• What Do Dates Mean?Sell by, best by, use by — in plain English.
• How Long Does It Keep?Fridge and freezer times for common foods.

Members get even more

Members unlock a deeper set of tools, and a personal file you can save and bring back any time. A few of them:

• My Meal Plan
• Sale-Driven Weekly Plan
• Pantry to Plan
• Leftover Rotation
• Price Checker
• Household Price Book
• Monthly Food Spending
• Takeout File
• Family Likes & Dislikes
• Household Needs
• Shared Cooking Rotation
• Allergy-Safe Swaps
• Party Prep Schedule
• Batch-Cook Day Planner

What you can achieve

• Plan a week of meals and a grocery list in minutes
• Waste less food and spend less on it
• Build a household price book and a recipe box
• Cook with confidence for kids, parties and holidays