Frequently Asked Questions
Is DecideMyMeal a recipe website?
Not really — DecideMyMeal is a meal decision engine. Instead of browsing hundreds of recipes, you answer a few quick questions and get a short list of meals that actually fit what you have, your diet, and your available time. Each match links to a page with full details, but the goal is to help you decide fast, not to be a recipe archive.
Does DecideMyMeal use AI to recommend meals?
No. Recommendations come from a transparent, weighted filtering engine that runs entirely in your browser against a curated dataset — no AI model, no external API calls, and no server involved.
Do I need to create an account?
No account is required. Favorites, recently viewed meals, and your last-used filters are remembered locally in your browser's storage, not on our servers.
Is my data sent anywhere?
Your saved preferences stay in your browser via localStorage. If you accept optional analytics cookies, limited anonymous usage data may be collected by third-party tools — see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for details.
How accurate are the calorie and nutrition numbers?
They are estimates meant for general guidance, not precise medical or dietary advice. If you have specific health needs, please consult a registered dietitian or healthcare professional.
What if none of the recommended meals sound good?
Try loosening a filter — cooking time and available ingredients tend to narrow results the most. You can also try "Surprise Me" on the Decision Tool page or spin the Meal Wheel for a completely different suggestion.
Is DecideMyMeal free to use?
Yes, the site is free to use. It may show unobtrusive advertising in the future to help cover hosting costs, but ads will never interrupt the core decision-making flow.