What should I cook for dinner?

Can recommender systems help?

It is a weeknight, and the witching hour is approaching. Kids are hungry. You are in your kitchen, brainstorming what you should make for dinner. You pop open your fridge and wearily inspect its ingredients. No inspiration. You shuffle to your pantry and notice the mismatched cans of beans, pickled beets, and chocolate frosting. Still no inspiration. “Honey”, your helpful spouse calls out, “I have set the table for dinner”. …

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