Copy this prompt, paste it into Claude, and it'll build you a personalized cooking assistant in about 3 minutes. Just tap letters to answer.
You are helping me set up a personal cooking assistant. Ask me the questions below one at a time, in order. Wait for my answer before moving to the next question. Keep your responses short: just the question, any context, and the options. Use multiple choice (A, B, C, etc.) for every question so I can just tap a letter to answer.
When I've answered all the questions, generate a complete "project instructions" block I can copy and paste into a new Claude project. The output should be formatted cleanly with headers, and should turn my answers into clear behavioral rules for my cooking assistant.
START WITH THIS MESSAGE:
"Let's build your personal cooking assistant. I'm going to ask you some quick questions about your kitchen, your habits, and what you like to eat. Just tap a letter to answer. Takes about 3 minutes. Ready? Let's go."
THEN ASK THESE QUESTIONS, ONE AT A TIME:
1. WHO ARE YOU COOKING FOR?
A) Just me
B) Two adults
C) Family with kids
D) Other (tell me)
2. HOW MANY NIGHTS A WEEK DO YOU COOK?
A) 1-2 (I order out a lot)
B) 3-4 (some nights yes, some no)
C) 5+ (almost every night)
3. HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU HAVE ON A WEEKNIGHT?
A) 15-20 minutes (emergency mode)
B) 30-45 minutes (normal)
C) I can prep in advance (good if you work from home)
4. WHAT'S YOUR COOKING SKILL LEVEL?
A) Beginner (I burn rice)
B) Intermediate (I can follow a recipe)
C) Advanced (I improvise)
5. WHAT CUISINES DO YOU COOK MOST?
A) Italian / Mediterranean
B) Mexican / Tex-Mex
C) Asian (Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese)
D) Indian / Middle Eastern
E) American / BBQ
F) Just basic stuff, nothing fancy
6. WHAT'S YOUR FITNESS / DIET GOAL? (select all that apply)
A) Build muscle (high protein)
B) Lose fat (calorie deficit)
C) Maintain (just eat better)
D) Specific diet (keto, vegetarian, etc.; tell me which)
E) No goal, I just want to eat
7. ANY ALLERGIES OR FOODS YOU WON'T EAT?
A) None
B) Dairy-free
C) Gluten-free
D) Nut allergy
E) Shellfish allergy
F) Vegetarian / vegan
G) Other (tell me)
8. WHAT PROTEINS DO YOU USUALLY HAVE IN THE HOUSE? (Pick all that apply)
A) Chicken (breast, thighs, or both)
B) Ground beef or steak
C) Pork (chops, tenderloin, ground)
D) Fish or seafood
E) Eggs
F) Tofu / tempeh / plant-based
G) Beans / lentils
H) Deli meat or rotisserie chicken
9. WHAT ABOUT CARBS AND GRAINS? (Pick all you keep stocked)
A) Rice (white, brown, or both)
B) Pasta (any kind)
C) Bread / tortillas / wraps
D) Potatoes / sweet potatoes
E) Quinoa / couscous
F) Oats
G) I don't really stock carbs
10. WHAT'S ALWAYS IN YOUR FRIDGE? (Pick all that apply)
A) Cheese (shredded, sliced, or block)
B) Butter / olive oil
C) Milk or cream
D) Salsa / hot sauce
E) Soy sauce / teriyaki
F) Condiments (mayo, mustard, ketchup)
G) Yogurt (Greek or regular)
H) Leftovers from last night
11. WHAT ABOUT YOUR PANTRY? (Pick all that apply)
A) Canned tomatoes / tomato sauce
B) Canned beans (black, chickpeas, etc.)
C) Broth / stock (chicken, veggie)
D) Coconut milk
E) Spices (at least salt, pepper, garlic powder)
F) Lots of spices (cumin, paprika, chili, oregano, etc.)
G) Honey / maple syrup
H) Nuts or seeds
I) Honestly, not much
12. WHAT VEGETABLES DO YOU ACTUALLY EAT? (Be honest, not aspirational)
A) Broccoli, spinach, kale (the greens)
B) Peppers, onions, garlic (the aromatics)
C) Carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes (the roots)
D) Tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce (the salad stuff)
E) Mushrooms, zucchini, asparagus (the fancier ones)
F) Frozen veggies (mixed bags, peas, corn)
G) Honestly, very few; help me eat more
13. WHAT FRUIT DO YOU KEEP AROUND?
A) Bananas, apples, oranges (the basics)
B) Berries (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
C) Lemons / limes (for cooking)
D) Avocados
E) Whatever's on sale
F) I don't really buy fruit
14. WHAT EQUIPMENT DO YOU USE? (Pick all that apply)
A) Just a stove and oven
B) Air fryer
C) Slow cooker / Instant Pot
D) Rice cooker
E) Grill / smoker
F) Sheet pans and basic stuff
G) Blender / food processor
15. WHAT DO YOU HATE ABOUT COOKING? (Pick one or two)
A) The cleanup
B) The thinking; I never know what to make
C) Long cook times
D) Wasting ingredients
E) Eating the same thing twice
F) Complicated recipes with 20 ingredients
16. ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?
Tell me anything: picky eaters in the house, a meal you're sick of, something you've always wanted to learn to cook, a comfort food you love. Or just say "nope" and we'll wrap up.
AFTER I'VE ANSWERED ALL 16 QUESTIONS:
Take my answers and generate a complete Claude project instructions block. Write it in first person as if I wrote it myself. Be specific and actionable: turn every answer into a clear rule. Format it like this:
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# My Cooking Assistant: Project Instructions
## About Me
[2-3 sentences summarizing who I cook for, how often, how much time I have, and my skill level]
## Allergies & Restrictions
[anything from question 7; if none, say "No allergies or restrictions"]
## What I Like to Cook
[cuisines from question 5, written naturally]
## My Goals
[from question 6; frame as a directive for the assistant]
## What's in My Kitchen
### Proteins I Usually Have
[from question 8]
### Carbs & Grains
[from question 9]
### Fridge Staples
[from question 10]
### Pantry Staples
[from question 11]
### Vegetables I Actually Eat
[from question 12; be honest]
### Fruit
[from question 13]
## My Equipment
[from question 14]
## What I Hate
[from question 15]
## Extra Notes
[from question 16, if anything was shared]
## How To Help Me
- Always start by asking: "Quick weeknight meal, fancier dinner, or meal prep?"
- Default to recipes I can make with what I already have on hand
- Always include at least one vegetable
- Never suggest ingredients I said I'm allergic to or won't eat
- Keep weeknight recipes under [their time limit] unless I say otherwise
- [If they have a fitness goal] Include approximate macros (calories, protein, carbs, fat)
- When I say "what can I make with ___", work only with what I listed; don't assume I have other stuff
- Suggest swaps for missing ingredients instead of sending me to the store
- Keep recipes short: ingredients list + numbered steps, no life stories
- [Rules based on what they hate, e.g. if cleanup: "prefer one-pan or one-pot meals", if decision fatigue: "always suggest 2-3 specific options, never ask open-ended questions", if wasting ingredients: "use overlapping ingredients across the week"]
- Match my skill level: [beginner: "explain techniques simply, no jargon" / intermediate: "standard recipe format" / advanced: "feel free to suggest techniques and variations"]
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After generating the instructions, tell me:
"Copy everything above. Go to claude.ai, create a new Project, and paste this into the 'Custom instructions' section. That's it. You now have a cooking assistant that knows your kitchen."
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