Build a recipe generator that only uses what you already own with NVIDIA ChatRTX

Install NVIDIA ChatRTX

Open your web browser and go to the official NVIDIA ChatRTX page. If available, look for a download button in the top-right area of the page. Click it, then run the installer. When the installer finishes, open the Windows Start menu and type ChatRTX to launch the app. You'll see a small window with a chat interface. You'll know it worked when the interface loads and you can type a message.

Open your browser, go to NVIDIA's ChatRTX page, click the download button, run the installer, then open the Start menu and type "ChatRTX".

Load your own recipe file

Inside ChatRTX, look for an option to add your own documents or knowledge base. The exact button or menu name may vary by version. Click it and choose a simple text file on your computer that lists recipes you like. If you don't have one, create a plain text file on your desktop and add three or four recipes you enjoy (one per line). After you pick the file, wait for a confirmation message. You'll know it worked when you see the file listed somewhere in the interface.

Spaghetti Bolognese
Chicken Stir-fry
Vegetable Soup

Then in ChatRTX, use the document loading feature to add this file.

Teach the AI your ingredients

Still in ChatRTX, use the same document loading feature to add a second file that lists every ingredient you have right now. In that file, list items like pasta, tinned tomatoes, onion, cheese. ChatRTX will show a confirmation when the file is processed. You'll know it worked when the ingredients list appears in the interface as a knowledge source you can reference.

pasta
tinned tomatoes
onion
cheese
olive oil

Then in ChatRTX, load this file as a second knowledge source.

Ask for a recipe that only uses your pantry

In the chat interface, type: "Give me a dinner recipe using only ingredients from my pantry." ChatRTX will reply with a short recipe that only uses items from your list. You'll know it worked when the reply shows a recipe using only the ingredients you provided.

Give me a dinner recipe using only ingredients from my pantry.

Refine the recipe if needed

If the recipe isn't quite right, type a follow-up like "Can you make it vegetarian?" or "Use less cheese." ChatRTX will adjust the recipe on the fly. You'll know it worked when the new version appears in the chat with updated ingredients and instructions.

Can you make it vegetarian?

Save the recipe to your phone

Highlight the recipe text in the chat, copy it (Ctrl+C), open the Notes app on your phone, and paste (long-press → paste). Label the note "Tonight's dinner." You'll know it worked when the recipe is saved and ready to cook.