I've worked in big tech for a while, and most weekdays I hit the same wall around 5–6pm: I'm tired, my brain is done making decisions, and the last thing I want is to figure out dinner.
Last year my family ate out a lot—about $1,100/month—and this year I want to bring that down. Not because eating out is 'bad', but because it's expensive, and honestly… I'd rather put that money toward other things.
The problem is, cooking at home isn't just cooking. It's planning. It's searching. It's comparing recipes. It's realizing you're missing one ingredient. It's trying to meal prep like a pro when you're not one. And on top of that, I don't love eating the same leftovers more than 2–3 times.
So I built Dinner Match Lab—a small project to make the decision part of dinner easier.
Instead of opening 15 tabs and scrolling forever, you get recipe picks in a simple swipe-style flow. You choose a vibe (Comfort, Healthy, Easy Weeknight, Surprise Me), and it recommends recipes based on your preferences. Like it? Save it. Not for you? Pass. The goal isn't perfection—it's helping you land on something good, fast, so you can move on with your evening.
If you're also exhausted from work and trying to eat at home more without turning dinner into another job, you're exactly who I built this for.
Try it here: https://www.dinnermatchlab.com/.
If you want ideas right now, browse recipes in Dinner Match Lab.