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# How to use the leftovers tools

| **Quick answer:** Use **AI Fridge** to create a brand new recipe from a photo of your leftovers. Use **Leftovers** to search recipes you already saved by photo or by typing ingredients to include or exclude.

# Create a new recipe with AI (AI Fridge)

1. On the Home tab, tap **AI Fridge** in Quick Actions. Or tap **+** on the bottom bar, then under **Create with AI** select **Leftovers inspiration (image)**.
2. Take a clear photo of your leftover ingredients, fridge, or pantry.
3. (Optional) Add notes such as **must be gluten free** or **vegetarian**.
4. Review the generated recipe, make any edits, then **Save**.

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# Search your existing recipes by ingredients

1. On the Home tab, tap **Leftovers** in Quick Actions. Or open the **Recipes** tab and tap the **Filter** button.
2. Under **Ingredients & leftovers**, either **upload a photo** so AI can identify items, or **type ingredients** into **Includes ingredient** and add anything to avoid in **Excludes ingredient**.
3. Run the search and review results. Each recipe shows a number indicating how many of your included ingredients it matches. Recipes with any excluded ingredient are hidden.