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. Look for a button like Download ChatRTX in the top-right corner. 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 box at the bottom. You’ll know it worked when the chat box appears and you can type a message.

Load your own recipe file

Inside ChatRTX, look for a button like Load Local File or Add Document. 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 called recipes.txt on your desktop and add three or four recipes you enjoy (one per line). After you pick the file, ChatRTX will show a small toast message: “File loaded.” You’ll know it worked when the file name appears in the left sidebar.

Spaghetti Bolognese
Chicken Stir-fry
Vegetable Soup

Then in ChatRTX click Load Local File and pick recipes.txt.

Teach the AI your ingredients

Still in ChatRTX, look for a button like Add Document again, but this time pick a second file called pantry.txt. In that file, list every ingredient you have right now (e.g., pasta, tinned tomatoes, onion, cheese). ChatRTX will show “Pantry loaded” in the chat area. You’ll know it worked when the pantry list appears in the left sidebar under a heading like Knowledge Sources.

pasta
tinned tomatoes
onion
cheese
olive oil

Then in ChatRTX click Add Document and pick pantry.txt.

Ask for a recipe that only uses your pantry

In the chat box at the bottom, 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 ends with a clear recipe title and ingredient list.

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.

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.