Elio: Cook What You Have

Elio: Cook What You Have

Real recipes from your pantry

4 ratings
4 reviews
Free
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Released
July 27, 2026
Updated
October 13, 2026

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This app helps you decide what to cook based on the ingredients you already have. It can generate recipes, plan your weekly meals, create shopping lists, and guide you through the cooking process step-by-step.

✓Recipe generation from pantry ingredients
✓Weekly meal planning
✓Automated grocery list creation
✓Voice-guided cooking mode
✓Recipe import from various sources
✓Household profiles for dietary needs
✓Shared kitchen functionality
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What's New in Elio

1.5.0

October 13, 2026

Elio 1.5.0: cook from what you've actually got. NEW: STAPLES PACKS Set up your cupboard in a tap. Pick the packs that match how you cook (Basics, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Indian, Mexican & Tex-Mex, Mediterranean & Middle Eastern, Baking) and Elio fills in the usual staples. Untick anything you don't keep. Add more any time from Pantry Builder with "Add the usual". NEW: CHOOSE HOW YOU COOK TONIGHT Pick a mode before you generate. Full pantry cooks from everything you have and aims for nothing to buy. Staples builds on your cupboard basics and adds just a little fresh food, never sauces or spices. Go wild ignores your pantry for fresh ideas. Tell Elio what's in the fridge tonight and it uses it. NEW: KNOW WHAT TO BUY Every recipe now shows at a glance whether there's nothing to buy, or exactly what to pick up. With Pro, tap it to add the missing items to your shopping list. NEW: RECIPES FROM YOUR HOUSEHOLD When someone in your household sends you a recipe, a banner shows it straight away. Open it there, or find it later in Recipes, marked New with who sent it. NEW WALKTHROUGHS Three more on Home: making a recipe yours (photos, notes, edits and sharing), cooking hands-free, and cooking gluten-free. HALAL AND KOSHER Halal and kosher choices now keep pork out of your recipes, and kosher keeps shellfish out too. Elio notes anything else worth knowing, like wine or gelatin for halal, or meat with dairy for kosher. Diet badges now appear only for the diets Elio checks. SHELLFISH-FREE, MORE CAREFUL Shellfish-free now catches Thai curry pastes, which are often made with shrimp paste, and Elio asks for a shellfish-free paste instead. Gluten-free recipes call for gluten-free sausages. ALSO IN THIS RELEASE • Free-from choices in Settings grey out matching items in Pantry Builder. • When your Fresh shelf runs low, the Pantry tab reminds you to add what's in your fridge. • Close Elio part-way through setup and you pick up where you left off. • Swapping a single meal in your weekly plan is more reliable.

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User reviews

Makes meal planning so much easier!

Really enjoying Elio so far! I love being able to keep track of what I have in my pantry and get recipe ideas based on ingredients I already have. The recipe suggestions, shopping list, and ability to import recipes are really useful, and the app has a clean, easy-to-use design. Definitely a useful app to have when you need a little inspiration for what to make!
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Impressive

A very fluid and functional recipe creator, I’m looking forward to using it more!

Response from developer

Plenty more features for you to explore such as the meal planner and recipe book. Thank you for your review, we really appreciate it. Happy cooking!

Amazing For Families

This is such a great tool for families! I love that it takes into account what I’ve got in my home already and either works with what I’ve got or offers me some extra options. The generated recipes are easy and tasty! My new favorite meal planner!

Response from developer

We’re so happy that you’re enjoying Elio, There will be more to come!

So helpful

A really handy app! Has helped our family eat more of what we have around and plan great meals that everyone enjoys. So easy to use too!

Response from developer

This is what we love to hear and one of the core reasons we built Elio. Thank you!

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FAQ

How does Elio decide what to cook?

Elio analyzes the ingredients you input from your pantry or by scanning receipts. You can also specify preferences like 'something soupy' or 'high-protein' to guide its recipe suggestions.

Can Elio help with weekly meal planning?

Yes, the Pro version of Elio allows you to plan meals for specific days and cuisines. You can also regenerate individual meals if you don't like the initial suggestion.

Does Elio create shopping lists?

Elio automatically generates an aisle-sorted grocery list for the Pro version, indicating only the ingredients you are missing for your planned meals.

How does Elio assist during cooking?

Elio features a 'Cook mode' that reads recipes aloud, sets timers, and responds to voice commands, allowing you to cook without touching the screen.

Can I import my own recipes into Elio?

Yes, Elio Pro allows you to import recipes from websites, social media, photos, or handwritten cards, organizing them into a single recipe book.

What are the subscription options for Elio Pro?

Elio Pro is available through a monthly subscription for $4.99 or an annual subscription for $29.99, both offering a 7-day free trial.

Is Elio suitable for households with different dietary needs?

Elio Pro supports creating profiles for each household member, enabling it to generate a single meal that accommodates multiple dietary requirements like vegan or gluten-free.

Does Elio have ads?

No, Elio does not contain advertisements. The app is free to start with basic features and offers an ad-free experience for its Pro subscription.