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I am vegetarian so I do not eat any meat or fish products. I do eat cheese and egg products. I do not have any other dietary restrictions, sometimes I eat healthy and other times I am fine with making an unhealthy meal.

A meal plan that would be most useful to me is one that would show me recipes to maximize ingredients I already have or show me ways to use all the ingredients I will be purchasing in order to save money. It would also be helpful to find a meal plan that is relatively healthy and also affordable.

I think the study could have the option to pick that none of the recipes matched the search result.


I like carbs and proteins. Lots of red meats and pastas, etc. I typically eat large portions and do not focus much on what I eat - just what I enjoy.

I would like a meal plan to be diverse and relatively easy to prepare and follow instructions.

You could improve it by making the follow up additional feedbacks a little more specific.


Typically, I love eating anything that has grilled chicken, rice, and beans, sort of like what Pollo Tropical has to offer. Mexican food is a big one as well, as it is also delicious, such as tacos, tamales, enchiladas, quesadillas, and sopes. Anything that has meat and cheese in it is a big favorite in my eyes. Submarine sandwiches, like a steak and cheese, are good, too.

A meal plan that is able to balance a good diet with good taste is most useful to me. That is something that I find I struggle with a lot, since many of the foods I like to eat are high in fats and carbs. Additionally, I would find a meal plan that is cheap to be useful to me, too. Ingredients are getting more expensive, especially meat.

The study was fine the way I did it. Everything was clear and straightforward.


No dairy, no gluten, no nightshades, no raisins, no corn, potatoes, or concentrated sugars. Psoriasis/leaky gut diet.

It has to be consistently nutritious, not boring, gluten and dairy free, anti-inflammatory, and affordable.

Yes, add dietary modification options. You can suggest tacos, breads, or buns if they are gluten free. You can teach AI Cheffy what nightshades are. You can suggest dairy alternatives such as oat, soy, or nut milks. Also meat alternatives. You can ask for suggestions based on combinations of the aravetic flavors using restrictions.

But more, more, more than anything follow the recent research on the high levels of auto-immune responses, inflammation and Covid. An anti-inflammatory diet is going to be critical as we move forward trying to deal with recurring Covid and long Covid. My partner (at 66) went from 3% psoriasis to 75% psoriasis after the pandemic. Hid body started attacking itself. We're both doctorally educated and follow the research. It's not a skin disease, it's an gut and auto-immune disease and the body's response to Covid often gets confused and attacks itself. Diet keeps the inflammation down. Currently we don't eat out because everything is wheat, dairy or nightshade. Here's hoping that will change, and that Cheffy AI will learn super recipes  based on dietary restrictions and not just taste.

Create an AI chef that "hears" any dietary restriction and treats it as gospel. Was waiting for the "Fish and chips using gluten-free breading on the fish and sweet potatoes for the fries. Cole slaw made with oat milk and without raisins, and coconut cream ice cream for dessert."

Good luck with the study!


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I'm up to trying anything. I just absolutely don't like mushrooms or olives.

Use the available ingredients to make a quick and yummy meal for however many people I say I need a meal for. I would also prefer if it didn't try to use every ingredient I list because I just want things to be simple. I don't need to use my whole fridge to cook one meal.


I have an anaphylaxis allergy to peanuts and soy. Soybean Oil is ok, but soy protein and anything peanut related will require me to use my Epi-Pen before I go to the hospital.

I would like to minimize leftovers and have a lot of variety everyday.

The AI did not seem to incorporate my additional clarification of the dishes I was interested in. There were some interesting suggestions but very few recipes contained my requests. Thank you!


Not a big fan of chicken but i love steak. anything with potatoes is a win.

Something quick but nutritous and cheap.

possibly change the responses of the ai chef


I like to stick to as low carb as possible. I like all vegetables. I love seafood and steaks.

I want to lose weight and keep to a healthy eating pattern.


I'd prefer having healthy meal options that are high in protein and high in fiber as well.

I want a meal plan to be within my caloric range. I want to have a meal plan that is different and is high in protein with a lot of fiber. I want to be able to make food that doesn't take a lot of time to prep and cook.

The tasks are somewhat clear. For each update to the AI chef, it was unclear if  I had to repeat myself and then add on additional information for the AI to generate new meals. Some of the meals are similar but doesn't have anything to do with the updated requests that I input to the AI.


I want a meal that has a good balance of protein, fats, and carbs. I also want some fiber in the meal. I would like chicken-based dish.

I need 3 meals per day. I want a dish with chicken for lunch and dinner. I also want have white rice included in atleast one meal. I do not want any eggs in any of my three meals.

I found the tasks very clear. I think that it should be more clear that you will have to do three request per sessions.


Pescatarian. Cannot have milk or cream in dishes, but okay with cheese and butter.

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Having meals laid out based on meal time and day of week, knowing I have less time during the morning and afternoon but more time in the evening to cook. I would have the most time during the weekend, so could do the most complex recipes then.

I think the study was clear. But the AI chef was not providing options that were always relevant to my requests.


I like eat chicken beef lamb or shirmp plus some vegetable. I dont eat any sweet stuff like cake or drink any soft drink.

my goal is to lost weight let my body looks better.

the AI is not real smart I said dont want salmon it still recommond me salmon.


I want to hit my goal macros for the day. If I want 200g of protein per day, I want my meals to be made so that I can spread that amount throughout the day with various protein sources.

Maybe the AI should have a wider variety of dishes.


Preference for low-carb options however open to whole grains or as part of a side, just not the main focus of the meal

Easy and nutritious meals that can be made in less than 45 minutes. Ideally, low carb and high in protein.

It was unclear if I was suppose to pick meals I found interesting in general or specifically relevant to the prompt


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I can eat anything I just prefer not eating red meat.

Something that is healthy and easy to make.


My goals for a meal plan are to have the ability to easily access my recipes and the accuracy of those recipes. Having quick access and clear information is extremely important, as well as having the ability to modify the meal for more or less people who are going to be eating.


No restrictions but I love Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican, and Middle Eastern cuisines

My goals are filling and healthy meals that taste great and very flavorful.


I don't eat seafood or mushrooms but am pretty open to anything else

Easy recipes and preparation. Also nice to have a recipe where I can bulk prep a meat and then use in 1 or 2 recipes during the week. Also love slow cooker meals that can be prepped and cooking all day

Did not find them difficult but the AI chef did not seem to be matching up with my requests well


My dietary preferences include vegetables. I also prefer meats that are well seasoned. I particularly like pastas and Jamaican cuisine.

A most useful meal plan for me would include kid-friendly options for picky eaters. My goal is to create a meal plan that would be flavorful and filling.

Thank you for allowing me to particpate!


I do not have any preferences or dietary restrictions.

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To make sure it is food I enjoy as well as food I am able to purchase or make with the ingredients at hand.


I like to eat high-protein foods with lots of vegetables and fruit. I like meals that are lower in calories under 600 calories per meal. I also love quesadillas and love using ground turkey and chicken.

It must have over 30 grams of protein per meal. Be under 600 calories. contain at least one fruit and vegetable and one source of meat.


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I have no dietary restrictions, although I prefer vegetarian and dairy-free when cooking for myself. A little dairy is sometimes fine.

For a meal plan to be most useful to me, I would need a shopping list that helps me pick everything out at once so I only have to shop once. Also the fewer cooking sessions the better because I don't much time to cook.

Maybe some prompts or ideas to help me think of more useful things to write?


I am lactose-intolerant, so I would prefer any possible milk or dairy substitutions where possible.

I think while matching my preferences in cuisine, it would be nice to have recommendations for new foods or styles beyond the recipes I usually use. I would also like the macros or at least nutrition information of each meal, even if just an estimation, as eating healthy is fairly important to me. I also struggle to make up my mind, so I think also having variety and eye-catching ideas would help out with choices as well, alongside ideas that feature ingredients I already own.

I found the task clear, but I think you could improve the study by creating specific scenarios for people to search within, because the AI bot didn't do very well with most requests I gave it.


no preferences other than no tofu items!

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to continue to try healthier meals even healthier versions of meals we make regularly as well as meals that younger kids will enjoy nothing spicy or at the least make it so that we can make items separately so kids don't have to eat the spicy part of the meal.

The task worked great! very clear and precise directions! I would love to be able to get these recipes though after being finished!


I'm doing intermittent fasting with a less stressful carnivore/ Chinese diet

help plan ingredients time consumption etc


I am trying to find meals that are low-carb. I don't like fish very much so I don't eat it much.

A meal plan that follows my suggestions is the most helpful. I want things that are low-carb, lean meats, no fish, and are still tasty.

The AI needs improvement because it doesn't pay attention to basic tasks like suggesting only a few sandwiches when I requested all options to be sandwiches.


Mostly, when I choose gluten free meals, I am just referring to pasta meals.  My body process' pasta much better when it's gluten free.

It is a simple, easy to follow, recipe with not too many ingredients.  Also, prefer using mostly well-know ingredients and not having to hunt down rare ingredients.  I also prefer meals that include a vegetable and protein.

It seems as if the AI Chef is unable to determine how the meals are cooked (grillled, slow cooker, stirfry).  I would add this capability in because many people are looking for meals based on how they will be cooked.


I only eat halal meat, meaning it was killed under the Islamic law.

A well balanced day of 3 meals. I want fruits and yogurt combination for breakfast. For lunch and dinner I like a carb and meat combination.

I would like meal plan options that are sweet for breakfast. Like a yogurt bowl or baked oats.


While I am gluten intolerant, I still enjoy eating pasta dishes and bread. I try to eat fewer gluten-based products, but, I still indulge now and then. I have a personal preference for chicken, fish (specifically salmon and sardines), and vegetables like potatoes, carrots, green beans, broccoli, and cauliflower. I also enjoy lettuce or spinach-based salads.

A useful meal plan would contain recipes that match my food preferences and are relatively simple to make, as I do not enjoy cooking.

The AI chef struggled to find me meals matching the simple requests I made. For example, in the third round I requested crab several times, yet none of the recommended meals featured crab despite me explicitly requesting it.


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I do not have any dietary restrictions, but I would like to eat healthily most of the time. A couple times a week I would like to eat something that doesn't follow a healthy diet.

My biggest and only goal really for a meal plan was for the foods to follow a well balanced and healthy diet

I understood the tasks fine enough, it is just hard for me to keep thinking of different ideas to say to the AI


I want my meals to be tasty and healthy.


If I need to use sour cream, I will substitute it for yogurt instead. Yogurt is much lower in both fat and calories than sour cream.
I don't have any dietary restrictions, but I limit the amount of pork I eat.
Instead of using salt, I use season all instead. Season all has not salt.

I found the task to be repetitive. I keep writing complete sentences and I gave my preferences and yet, I was still asked over and over again to summarize my previous suggestions.


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I do not like pickles, mustard, olives, or mushrooms.

Meal plans that would be most useful to me have short prep time and limited cleanup while still being a well rounded meal.


variety of meals.  Sometimes get stuck making the same type of food.

many times AI ignore prompts given.  Many of recipes provided didnt meet the requirment i set in the prompt


I prefer to eat dairy-free and high protein.

A meal plan would be useful to me if it had delicious meal options with high protein and dairy-free.

I can't think of a way to improve the study.


I like meat,beef,chicken and ribs. I like to eat mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese.

A meal plan would benefit my health and it would give me new ideas on meal preparation/combo's


I have no restrictions however, my family is big on taste and variety.

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If they are meals I am preparing for the week, I need simplicity, good flavors, and variety. I cook for 5 members in my home and my mother, so having meals that require the least amount of steps would be ideal.

Hello, I don't think the tasks were difficult however, It was as if my full request was not being read or considered when providing new recommendations.


My ideal dietary preferences would focus on lowering sugar intake and processed foods, while increasing whole food consumption, especially vegetables and fruits. While a variety in foods would be great, an important factor to consider is cost efficiency and maximizing the usage of the ingredients purchased for meals, which would mean including a repetition of ingredients in meals.

My goal for a meal plan to be most useful to me is overall affordability. A meal plan is useless to me if it requires purchasing one-off ingredients for meals that cannot be utilized for multiple meals. My ideal meal plan will create variety in meals while utilizing repeated ingredients to make it the most cost efficient.

The task itself was clear, but this AI model has difficulty understanding requests and utilizing the information given to suggest meal plans.


I like a range of food from all cultures and I want to explore and try all kinds of foods.

Complete tasty meal and nutrition. A good variety is ideal.

I found the tasks clear, potentially make it possible for me to not mark any meals as interesting or fitting to my meal request.


Having healthy meals that are quick and easy for me and my girlfriend.


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It finds what you’re looking for. You just have to go into detail.


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I do not have any dietary restrictions. I prefer classic recipes that feature meat such as meatloaf, tacos, steak, burgers, hot dogs, cold or hot sandwiches etc. for main dishes for lunch or dinner. I really enjoy salads as a main dish or as a side dish. Other sides that I like are potato salad, macaroni salad, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes etc. For breakfast I like simple dishes like bacon and eggs, hash browns, toast, yogurt, fruit etc. I do like dessert on occasion. I like brownies, chocolate cake, cookies, cheesecake etc.

Easily organize recipes and meal ideas for me to follow based on my ingredient and meal preferences. Come up with new recipe ideas that I would probably like.  Make the meal plan affordable and overall well-balanced.

I feel the the tasks were easy but that the AI showed me similar recipes regardless of what I requested, It didn't show me relevant recipes when I requested breakfast meals or Mexican Tex Mex meals.


I currently have no restrictions. I am interested in eating slightly more healthy and having a more fruit and vegetable based diet. I would likely eat fruit in the morning,  some vegetables for lunch, and a light meal for dinner.

Goals that are most useful to me would be good tasting meals that are still healthy for my body and getting proper nutrients.

I'm not sure if I was supposed to put I'm interested in each box section. I tried to be as thorough as possible.


In my household, I do most of the cooking. Unfortunately my children are both very picking and don't like the same things. I prefer to focus my cooking on using whole foods but don't cook with vegetables often enough due to my picky eaters.

As I said, my children are picky eaters. My goal would be for the meal to be enjoyed by all of us, nutritious and filling.

I don't believe the AI considers my requests. If it doesn't, perhaps my written request is unnecessary.


A meal plan that would be most useful to me would include low-calorie, high-protein meals that also do not contain a lot of carbs. I like chicken, steak, salmon, and tuna the most. Pork is great as well. I want about 45-60 grams of protein per meal if I am to reach my goal of 140 grams per day.

I found the tasks to be stated clearly. I did not have any issues with the study.


I am not a strict vegetarian and am open to eating meat, but I prefer to not eat meat at most meals. I find that working with different combinations of vegetations tends to force me to be more creative and cook more interesting meals!

I would enjoy a meal plan that allows me to reuse unique ingredients across multiple meals. Sometimes I am less creative with cooking because unique ingredients are expensive and buying them for only one meal (even if I 'plan' to use them again--and don't) seems wasteful. I would also like to experience a mixture of more extravagant/complex meals, and simpler/faster meals. Most weeknights I don't have a ton of time to cook in the evening and prepare a complicated meal, but my husband and I do like to do cooking date nights where we try out something new and more complex.

I feel like the AI chef took my main protein ingredient request seriously (the checkboxes at the beginning), but otherwise didn't do a great job responding to specific requests, even when I tried to use a single key word (for example, "stir fry", "rice bowl", or "pasta"). The meal suggestions were certainly interesting and looked yummy, but I didn't feel that my personal feedback meant much!


Include either chicken, pork, beef, or no meat. Make meals low-carb, quick, and family friendly. I would prefer meals that are light as opposed to dense since it is summer time. Please use vegetables that are in season in early September.

simple recipes that are budget friendly and are well rounded.

I didn't find anything confusing. I don't think there is anything you should change.


I try to go for a Mediterranean diet focused on low sugar and low sodium.

I would like for it to have variety and incorporate lots of vitamin rich foods and antioxidants. Something with very little red meat and fatty, sodium-dense foods. Things that are from scratch versus something packaged that might be preservative/additive laden

I think everything was clear and it was a very interesting study to be a participant of


A meal plan would not only give me suggestions but also a list of necessary groceries.

I don't believe they were confusing or unclear, however, the AI just didn't understand what I was asking. Perhaps if I could look at the recipes and see the instructions it would have made it easier.


It would help save time. It would also provide a variety of options.

The task is clear but sometimes there are too many choices of meals.


I am dieting so I prefer chicken or beef and a vegetable. No hard starches for me. But I add fiber to my diet as well.

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Something to help me maintain energy throughout the day, as well as aid in weight loss.

I found them clear, but the AI was adding what I did not want added into the meals such as pasta, potatoes, corn and other high starch items.


I am currently pregnant and I like quick and easy meals. Especially things I can cook in a crockpot, freeze for later, and then eat once the baby is born.

Beneficial nutrients postpartum. As well as the ability to be cooked in a crockpot and frozen to be eaten later.


I need a meal plan that includes things that can be frozen and reheated at a later date. It is hard to find recipes that aren't for a family or multiple people so it would be nice to have something that I can freeze the leftovers.

The tasks were clear and I knew what I was supposed to do. However, the AI chef never suggested anything that was even remotely close to what I was asking for.


I only eat Halal meat and avoid pork products. I want to eat healthier, with more greens and other nutritious foods.

I want my meal plan to meet my macros, be nutritious, and most importantly be appetizing.

I think the AI focuses a lot on the initial preferences checked, I think it could be better if you relayed that checking these boxes will have the AI display images more frequently if the boxes were checked. For example I checked that I preferred beef, vegetarian, and chicken meals; but when writing my prompt I specified I only wanted chicken but it would still show me more images of beef, vegetarian, or tofu meals.


I don't have many dietary restrictions. I don't care for fish and I have to have items that are suitable for both a three and six year old while still being nutritional. My children aren't generally incredibly picky but spicy items are not really an option for them.

I need to stay organized with a busy schedule with doable meals for week nights that are nutritional, tasty, and don't take too much time. I like to have what I am cooking for dinner planned by at least that morning to avoid a last minute take out dinner.

It all worked well and was straight forward!


I would prefer more asian or asian-inspired food. Something that is lower in carbs, higher in protein and fiber.

I would like to have more whole foods with less preservatives, although I need it to be something relatively easy to make throughout the day. I need it to be something relatively easy to make throughout the day. I would like the food to taste good as leftovers

Nothing was confusing, although I think this AI chef has difficulty with understanding more than one instruction. It gave great suggestion with a simple ask of "beef and potatoes" but to change up the type of ethnic dishes, it is difficult to process.


I only eat Kosher food. If I am eating meals for shabbat if needs to be meat. But I can focus on during the week where it could be meat or dairy meals (but not together). Basically If i'm having a meat meal everything in the meal has to be parve or meat. We usually have family dinners so I like to have something everyone likes.

I want it to be a balanced meal. It should have a protein, carb, vegetable. I like sweet things generally and not too spicy.

I think an AI that helps you decide what to make would be great but it didn't follow the requests that I stated. I liked how the pictures it included.


I need a high sodium, low phosphorus and low potassium diet because of Addison's Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease.

A meal plan that takes into consideration my special dietary needs and is simple to follow.

No improvement needed! I rather enjoyed the variety of suggestions that met my special dietary needs.


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I want something that is healthy, tasty, and can be made easily.

The tasks were clear, but it felt like the ai did not listen to my requests.


I tend to be a picky eater and I don't like strange textures in my food. I enjoy chicken more than other meats. I am much more open to trying new things than in the past as long as I know exactly what I am eating.

A meal plan that would be most useful to me would be one that allows me to eat healthy meals in portions that would allow for a calorie deficit if need be. Additionally, I would also like a meal plan that would allow me to try new things but on a very slow basis. Like I have to be introduced to things slowly. Finally, I would like a meal plan that would let me plan at least a week at a time.

At the screen where it has you choose what meat you want, I feel like a follow up screen with like preferred cuisines could also be handy.


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I prefer a diet that is rich in fresh veggies, lean proteins, and I avoid processed foods and minimize my intake of refined sugars and excessive fats. I also prefer meals that are minimal in salt ans free from artificial additives.

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To make a meal plan most useful, it should be balanced, incorporating a variety of nutrients to support overall health. It should cater to my dietary preferences and restrictions, be practical for daily cooking or preparation time, and includes recipes or ideas that fit within my budget.


I like to be as low carb and low sugar as possible, leaning towards keto. I do not like fish or seafood, nor lamb or deer meat.

It helps me think of new things to cook, I have ADHD and planning meals can be a disaster for me. I like when I have recommendations to try something new and easy.

I think it was clear how to do the study, it was a fun task to complete as well because I am often looking for meal ideas.


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Low sodium and high protein.  Lean meats.

A plan that fits my budget and something I can actually make with ease.

I found it clear and easy to understand.  Maybe be able to pick a meal chosen and say what it was missing or didn't match correctly.


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I love foods with cheese in them. I hate all kinds of sea food however, and find cauliflower disgusting. Things that are savory and spicy are my favorite, as I do not have much interest in sour type foods. My preference in sweets is very specific, and it must be fruity OR flavored with cinnamon or vanilla.

Ideally I would like to maintain weight without cutting out things I like. I also want to be able to eat plenty and be full, so healthy portions that are easy to refrigerate and just grab with minimal effort is ideal.

Interacting with the AI was easy and intuitive, but the AI basically failed to provide anything close to what I was looking for every time. Probably the most amusing thing is that after it completely failed to give me a single mac and cheese recipe when I requested it, it later tried to give me mac and cheese recipes when I asked it to show me french fry recipes.


i have no dietary preferences or restrictions. you can make me whatever and i'm open to trying it. as long as it tastes good, chef.

meals that are similar to what i already eat would be useful. healthier versions of my favorite foods would be useful.


No raw meat or raw seafood. No Brussel sprouts. no squid or mussels. I like to have some meat with every meal if possible. I like meals with a little spice to them.

I'm looking for easy, quick, simple-to-make meals to make. I'm also interested in eating healthier.

Add on to the study options to filter for certain cuisines/flavors (Mexican, Indian, Cajun, Creole, Italian etc.)


The goals of my personal meal plan is to eat at certain times of the day within a tight window.

I found the task slightly repetitive when asking for additions about my meals.


It has to be quick and easy with few ingredients. I like less prep time than actual cooking time as well.


I aim to eat high protein meals because my current goal is to gain muscle. I don't have any food restrictions and am not a picky eater.

A meal plan that is easy to follow and will use similar ingredients to cut down on the cost of shopping for food. As well as a meal plan that fits my goals for high protein, energy sustaining, nutrient dense meals and snacks.

I found the tasks to be very straightforward and easy to follow, thank you!


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I want the meal plan(s) to be simple and easy, while still having potential for a lot of variety. For instance, I make overnight-oats quite a bit. It's fairly easy but there's a lot of different versions that can be made, with lots of different ingredients and flavors (fruits, nuts, different flavors of granola, spices, nut butters, etc).

The tasks and instructions were clear. As far as improvement goes, no suggestions come to mind. I enjoyed taking the survey!

Regarding my answer to the last phrase (overall satisfaction with the AI chef), I chose strongly disagree because I'm not satisfied and wouldn't utilize it in my real life. Some of the meal suggestions did look good, but ultimately I had to wade through meals that were nothing like my request just to find one or two that fit.


Due to health reasons, I typically stick to a low-salt diet and no msg. I'm also lactose-intolerant so I try to stay away from heavy dairy dishes or products. However, I still enjoy those types of dishes so I typically try to find a lactose-free or plant based milk alternative. Due to personal beliefs, I also don't eat beef. I wouldn't say I'm big on eating a lot of meat but I try to eat enough to sustain a healthy diet.

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For a meal plan to be useful for me, the recipes have to be realistic in terms of time and ingredients that I can find as well as affordability. My goal is to find a recipe that appeals to my dietary restrictions, tastes good, and has to be something that I can meal prep for the rest of the week. That goes along with the ingredients because a lot of specialty cultural stores are not available in my area so I need the ingredients to be accessible on a college student budget. A meal plan additionally must be balanced in terms of diet so I can achieve my nutrition goals.

I think the tasks were clear but I would include more prompts when adding additional information for the AI chef to refine their responses.


I like to eat whole foods as much as possible, and as little processed food as possible. High protein is important to me, with total calories in second. My tastes are wide open, there is very little that I absolutely do not like--other than green peas and black olives. I prefer eating three main meals with two snacks throughout the day, with red meat, eggs and fish making up the bulk of my protein sources.

A useful meal plan to me would eliminate the guesswork and the questions. It would create simple, repeatable meals meeting my caloric and macronutrient desires. The meals would be evenly divided between breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks, just varied enough to stave off boredom, but not so unique that it hampers efficiency. Meals I can produce in bulk are very useful as well, things I can make once and eat for lunch every day of the week, for example.

You could make it more clear that we are asking Chef AI for one day's meals at a time, and not a longer timeframe.


I have a lot of sensory issues and food aversions. I prefer dry and crunchy foods and most flavorful beverages. I do not like much red meat, but will eat bacon and jerky. I like cheesy and italian flavors.

I would like to find a way to get more nutrition out of a very limited diet. I would also like a plan where I can have fewer ingredients that I can apply to most meals and to be given an ingredient shopping list along with it.

It may be more helpful to ask writers to choose meals for days 1-3 at the same time, or just to describe three meals and have the chatbot assign them to each day. I initially thought the survey glitched and restarted on me when it went to day two. I also feel a true meal planner would not progress that way. I think a chef would ask for all your preferences and a few desired meals initially and then assign them to days. Then, move on after feedback.


I am open to all food and am very eager to try new things

Making the food be as delicious as possible as well as nutritious

Make the different tasks easier to differentiate between each one.


I am not a picky eater what-so-ever, the only thing I do not like is cucumber. I also am weird with some spices but I will still eat dishes with them. I am used to a Mediterranean diet but I enjoy a lot of other cuisines, like Mexican, Japanese, Thai and so on.

In order for a meal plan to be useful it has to be nutritious and good food that is possible to make quickly. The only reason I use a meal plan is for the weekdays when I have lunch at work.

The tasks were clear, perhaps I would ask for less prompts. I felt like I had to write the same thing three times.


Includes healthy ingredients and protein


I don't have any dietary restrictions. I would like to incorporate more protein and vegetables into my diet.

I need a meal plan that will help me lose weight and improve my health. Also I need a meal plan that has meals that are quick and easy to cook.

I think the study could be improved by having more variety of eggs cooked in different ways.


I would like something that tastes great but will help me lose weight. I'm prediabetic with high cholesterol.

To save time, money and help me lose weight.

I think it was great only thing was with AI did state nothing spicy kept showing me meals with spice but it looked good.


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I prefer food that is healthy, cheap and quick to make.

I think the biggest goal for me is to save time and effort. I spend a lot of time each week creating a weekly menu and then shopping and preparing it. I could at least save time on the creating a menu step.

There was nothing difficult or unclear, but this response was marked as required so I'm answering it. Maybe make this an optional response in the future? :)


I am allergic to soy, wheat, dairy, eggs, cruciferous vegetables, sorbitol's or artificial sweeteners, caffeine, histamine products, tomatoes and nightshades, potatoes as well as peppers and shellfish or iodine products. This is due to my complex digestive array or disorders including IBS, food intolerances and thyroid disease/thyroiditis. Safe choices for me are oats, rice, legumes, carrot, blueberries, honey, almonds/almond products, red meat (not grounded), and lean chicken.

I would benefit from meal plans that involve products that I already have, because it's so hard to find products that fit in my diet range.

The AI kept including ingredients I deliberately said I couldn't have and included more allergens when told not to.


I don't follow any restrictions in my diet and will try almost any foods and recipes. There are certain things that I know I do not like, such as lamb and game meats like venison. I also dislike some shellfish such as lobster and crab.

I would like recipes to be tailored for portion sizes of two since I only cook for myself and my husband and we don't like a lot of leftovers. I would like to have recipes that use some of the same ingredients throughout the week so that I don't have to buy a lot of different ingredients, and I would like to be able to use some staples that I already have in my pantry or fridge. Recipes should be easy to follow and I should be able to cook them fairly quickly, in 60 minutes or less, especially because I work until 5 pm most nights. Ideas for dinner are especially important but I would also appreciate some lunch suggestions as well.

I found the tasks clear. I wasn't sure if updating the AI chef so many times was necessary but it was interesting to see the different meals that it was able to come up with.


I do not have any dietary restrictions.

I prefer savory and filling meals that typically include one protein, one grain, and one vegetable.

The most useful meal plan will offer me new and exciting choices to eat, as well as choices that will be the best for me health-wise.

Sometimes the meal options seemed limited, so there needs to be a broader database that the AI is pulling from if it's going to be a meal planning AI.


I would prefer that all meals be creative, such as themed meals or meals with a touch of pizzaz like with food coloring/glitter. And try to use natural sugar as much as possible.

Goals for a meal to be useful is to be able to get all my nutrients in a day, such as the right amount of protein and fruit/vegetables.

I think the AI needs to listen, and actually implement what the user is requesting.


If we're talking midweek, I want something that is healthy, uses inexpensive ingredients and can be prepared relatively quickly. Bonus points if it is something I can make in batches so that we have leftovers.


I don't have much restrictions at all but I don't want any of my food fried.

To have easy meals and access to creating meals that will last and that my kids will enjoy as well.


I prefer to use whole food ingredients as opposed to processed foods. I try to avoid excess processed sugars, anything with food dyes,  preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, etc. I also like to make protein-heavy meals and large amounts so there are leftovers for lunch the following day. I prefer to use organic ingredients, and when possible, raw dairy.

For a meal plan to be most useful, it should be protein heavy, make plenty of food for leftovers, have an included grocery list, be somewhat budget friendly, and not be overly complicated.

I wasn't sure if i was supposed to be training the AI chef to keep looking for meals that fit my original meal request on day 1 or if i was supposed to be using different requests for each day. I also wasn't sure if i could change what i was looking for in the middle of a day if i was suddenly inspired by a meal that was suggested or decided to add more of a specific type of meat into the week.


I typically like some form of meat, and two vegetables in a normal meal plan. I like fish, beef, pork, chicken, and venison.

My goal for a meal plan are meals that are composed of readily available vegetables, ingredients, and spices.

I was sort of unclear how to perfect the instructions for AI, especially when most all of the recommendations weren't really close.


I'm trying to stay away from wheat products more and more. I just decrease the amount of foods that have this ingredient.

I want easy meals that can be made in less time. Unique meals that use fresh ingredients, mainly vegetables and legumes and grains.

I was hoping the AI would make more clear recommendations with just 3-4 ingredients.


Because our family has a four year old child, we prepare well balanced meals that can also are not too spicy and can be modified easily to remove the foods he doesn't like, like onions. Two of us also have an egg allergy so we avoid eggs when possible.

A meal plan should include ingredients that we already stock in our kitchen, and be meals that are easy to modify in order to make them non-spicy or to exclude foods that one or more of us don't like. The meal should be nutritious and well balanced, including lots of vegetables and a substantial protein.

The instructions for how to interact with the AI chef were clear. However, I felt as though the AI agent was not responding to my requests. Recipes returned in follow up requests were less relevant to what was requested. It seems that there is a large disconnect or that the AI does not consider or understand my requests.


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I cook meals for my family. We have three small children. We cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday. I am dairy free and gluten free due to allergies. We don't eat fish, except for in small amounts we do eat canned tuna, salmon, and sardines for lunch. I prefer to make meals that are relatively simple, but still homescooked with good ingredients.

It must plan a few weeks in advance, so that I don't have to keep revisiting that task. It would adhere to our dietary limitations and include meals my family and I like. The meals would be simple to make and not take longer than 45-50 minutes to prepare.

It didn't seem like the AI chef was listening to my requests at all. Was it supposed to?


I don't really have any, I would probably like to avoid cheese and limit dairy.

A meal plan that is complete in nutrition, plus helping to build protein goals, and prevent disease. Something that is easy to cook and shop for as well that mostly uses ingredients I already have in hand.

The refinements were a bit redundant between each layer.


I do not drink milk at all. I also don't like mushrooms or olives. Other than those omissions, I have a pretty varied taste.

When I think of a meal plan I think of a menu for a week. I like to be able to plan meals for the week that have some common ingredients to simplify shopping and usually cutting down on cost. While also providing variety so that it doesn't feel like we're eating the same thing all week. I try to incorporate a "rainbow" of food every week as we know that the different colors of our fruits and vegetables are indictive of the different qualities they possess. Time is also important, any prep that can be done beforehand is wonderful. Quick meals that also "real" food are great.

I  found the task to be perfectly clear and actually enjoyable.


I like anything chicken or fish. Can never go wrong with pasta. I love flavor and I'm not afraid of trying anything even something too spicy.  No oil based dishes or anything with cilantro as i have the soap gene and it just makes Mexican food depressing. I am lactose intolerant but it isn't something too concerning.

I like to fast so no snacking and the meals need to be filling so I don't get hungry. This would be game changing to have an AI just give me good recipes and meal plans for my week.

I would say, maybe clarify that the person should have an idea of what they want and to try and get the AI to come up with similar things for their idea.


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I would indicate to a personal chef, not to put a lot of salt to my meals. Just to put a little bit, or none at all. Also, not a lot of carbohydrates meals. Since l will start a low-carb diet soon.

The meal plan will be for a family of four. However, since l indicated above, being able to have a personalized chef, l will now take the opportunity to go on a low-carb diet. So in reality, everyone in the family will be going on a diet as well.

To me, the requests or tasks were pretty clear. l just think that perhaps the recipes should include a selection of beans. For example black, pinto, white or red beans. That's all. Thank you.


No, I really try to eat healthy as much as I can. But I really love spicy foods and usually, that's Mexican type food Latin food I guess, and I would, I just love cheese, so I have cheese on that everywhere extra cheese is facing extra cheese

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Well, anything that can make it have a couple courses or side dishes with it is great. I often just throw everything together on a plate and mix it all up together because I don't know why I do that, actually.

I couldn't mind it I was I really am actually and all of it was really making me very . Hungry.


I eat a variety of foods that are mostly healthy, but also some that aren't healthy.

My goal is to plan and prepare meals that are full of flavor, and variety. Mostly, I like healthy versions of some not so healthy foods. I like to prepare foods that are tasty, yet good for me and my family. Some of my favorite dishes are (chicken, shrimp, fish, rice, potatoes, green veggies, as well as fruits, and salads).

The task was straight forward, and easy to comprehend, but the AI Chef wasn't very good at finding my taste in foods according to what I requested.


I do not have any dietary preferences or restrictions.

My goals for a meal plan would be to have a diverse rotation of meals that range from different cultures and flavors. I'd like to have more vegetables in my meals as well as more protein. I'd also like meals that would be more preferred by picky eaters.

Focus on what the user doesn't want. Some of the specifications that I wanted to be left out were still included.


I don't eat seafood (I don't like the tast of it) but am open to most other foods.

Ideally, a meal plan will create a shopping list that synchs to my grocery app, so that I can order everything online.

Tasks were clear, it just didn't seem like the AI was understanding what I was asking for.


I feel best when I don't eat gluten, but I don't mind eating glute products occasionally. I also love carb foods, but try to limit them as much as possible. I try to limit sugar as much as possible, too, but still enjoy sugary foods occasionally. I eat all meat, but try to eat fish and chicken more than red meats. I can't eat very much meat in a day as it's too filling, but I still love it in small quantities. I love mixing meat and some rice with a lot of veggies for a nice stir fry or power bowl. For drinks I drink 90% cold water. I have a juice or a chai tea on occasion, and a cocktail once or twice a week, such as a Bloody Mary or margarita. I don't drink very much alcohol.

My goals include getting ideas for different foods that can be mixed together in a healthy way that I can incorporate into my day. A plan that I don't have to think too much about would be welcome. Assistance with how to cook easy dishes would be extremely helpful. Looking things up online for assistance in how to cook a certain dish becomes burdensome as there are so many ads to navigate through to read the content I'm trying to find.

The instructions were clear. The tasks took longer than stated.


I'm lactose-intolerant so I cannot have dairy in my meals or diet. I often opt for a milk-free substitute such as almond, cashew, or soymilk.

I'd like my meal plans to be healthy and well-balanced as I'm prioritizing my diet and improving my health this year. The meals should be dairy-free as I'm unable to consume milk. These meals should be easy to put together as I'd only want to spend an hour at most creating them.

I think providing examples of additional information to provide the AI chef to find better meals for me would be helpful.


Hello, I'm a vegetarian, I also need to avoid gluten and dairy, and some of my meals may need to be low carb as well. It's important for me to adhere to these dietary needs due to health reasons. Could you recommend or prepare something that meets these criteria? I'd be grateful for your expertise.

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Goals for a meal plan would be most use for me because it would help with nutritional balance, to ensure that a meal plan can provide a well-rounded mix of nutrients. Dietary restrictions and preferences. Variety and enjoyment. to provide a diverse range of meals to prevent monotony, and keep diet interesting.

The AI Chef was very easy to use, but I felt the AI was recommending random food most of the time, it hardly recommended food that i  wanted or ingredients that I listed. I think this is a great idea and concept overall and this is something I would definitely use, but it needs a bit of work.


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Meal planning apps

I like my diet to be veggie forward with high protein and a sufficient amount of calories. I eat all types of meat, but I prefer not to have meat everyday or multiple times in one day.

My goals are to always have different types of frozen meats on hand to thaw and use in meals, as well as diced onions, bell peppers, and hot peppers frozen and on hand to thaw and use in meals. I always make sure I have a good amount of dry stock in the cabinets as well such as rice, pasta, cans of beans, corn, and rotel. With all of that being on hand that leaves me able to go to the store and pick up the remaining ingredients needed for whatever meal I happen to be making,


There are no real restrictions. I do like to stick to lower carbs often, but it is not something I always take into account when I am cooking dinner.

A simple, quick, and cheap meal plan would work best for me. I work long hours in social work so when I get off of work I don't want to spend a lot of time preparing and cooking dinner. However, there are some nights when I do have more time and want to try something new that looks good. A typical meal plan for dinner for me would be meat, a side, and a vegetable. I also like doing casseroles or quiches that contain meat, sides, and vegetables. I also only cook for two people so often we eat the leftovers for lunch the next day, so smaller meals are best, or meals that freeze well, as often we will make so much and freeze the rest for another quick meal one night. With grocery prices, I also like to budget and plan meals that do not cost a lot.

No tasks are unclear or difficult.

Easier and quicker recipes.


I do not have any dietary restrictions, I try to eat a balanced diet.  I eat meat and dairy, so no restrictions in that area.

I like a plan that is not too involved, with too many steps. I like plans that have members of the allium family too--shallots, onions, green onions, leeks, etc, and lots of garlic. I tend to like cream sauces, but I will eat a variety of things. The only thing I tend to avoid is hot spices like hot pepper. I do not like that sensation.

It was clear.  The only suggestion is it was a bit repetitive. when being re-asked to add comments.  The AI did a pretty good job, though it didn't always respond well to requests for certain ingredients.  However, the recipes it did offer looked really delicious.


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Something that is equally agreed on by everyone.


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I like to eat a balanced meal every day.  I do not have any restrictions necessarily, but I do not like any mushrooms in my food whatsoever.  I enjoy a balanced breakfast in the morning and a smoothie at lunch.  For evening I enjoy some sort of meat with vegetables.

I would enjoy cutting back on my calorie intake as well as carbs in the future.  I do not want to completely eliminate those things, but for health reasons I believe it would be beneficial.  Less sugar and more vegetables would be what I am aiming for.

I thought this task was very clear.  However, I think the AI bot did not understand a few of my requests asking for no mushrooms, and instead gave many results with mushrooms.


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I currently do not have any preferences or restrictions on my meal planning.

I need something that allows for change but also stays to the same concept of what I like. For example, if I eat chicken and rice for a long time, over and over again, I will end up not liking it for a different time.


I am not a picky eater. My family eats most anything. The only thing I cant eat is liver.

I would love a meal plan that gives me plenty of protein & fiber

Looks great. Would love an app like this


try to stick to pescitarian diet, so no red meats, only fish. I eat a lot of vegatarian meals as well

Something that doesn't take too much time, but still tastes good. It doesn't take too many ingredients that can add up to be super expensive, I don't have enough money for that.


I avoid all meat, fish, insects and anything else with a heart or blood. I have my own. I feel even badly eating plants, unless they are ready for the harvest, as it's been proven with lie detector tests that plants also have memories (in their own way) and feel stress, etc. In other words, plants really are alive!

Well, I am spontaeneous when it comes to "planning meals" so in other words, I won't plan them, although I do avoid certain stuff, such as seafood and meat.

Well, in one of the trials, it has a different statement on how many meals to select, and one the first page, I apologize if I did not write the full sentence correctly, as I clicked submit a bit too quickly. Thanks for this survey. I wish I could actually try one of these!


I don't really have any restrictions.  I like some heat, but not too spicy. My son doesn't like spicy food at all.

It would be nice to have my meals fully planned in advance for at least a week at a time. This would make my grocery shopping more streamlined and easier to know what I'm going to make for dinner for the night rather than deciding the day of based on what I have on hand.

I found the tasks overall clear, I think.  At first I was selecting all of the recipes that sounded good to me.  And then I focused more on if they were actually meals reflecting what I typed in for AI Chef to suggest.  Maybe make it more clear if we should only select meals relevant to our search or select those plus what sounds good to make.  Thank you! It was overall really cool.


I don't have any dietary preferences or restrictions.

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My first goal is to to create more fulfilling and nutrient driven meals. My second goal is to find new and exciting meals to try.


I'd prefer pita bread instead of regular bread and Swiss or mozzarella cheese instead of yellow American Cheese. Also, instead of beef burgers, I'd prefer chicken or turkey burgers made from scratch with ground meat.

My goals are to eat a healthy diet for a better lifestyle and weight management.

The study was very clear and fun to actually see what selection the AI chef suggested for me.


I'm interested in eating a meal that will help with weight loss. I have no allergies to worry about.

To know how to design a better meal plan to go by for throughout the day.


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For breakfast I prefer three different types of fruit and one vegan source of protein such as seeds, or nuts.  I strictly limit the carbs in my diet by not eating anything wheat or corn based, meaning most baked goods.  I try to have at least three servings of fruit and/or vegetables every day.

Being able to add variety using my preferred foods whether in preparation or in the choice of fruits and vegetables.  It is also very important that the plan consist of foods that are readily accessible


I don't have any dietary preferences or restrictions. I do like to try meatless meals at times and overall reduce my intake of meat.

The meal will have to be quick and use ingredients most people already have.


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I would like to have a vegetarian diet which has high protein and provides daily intake of fruits and vegetables.  Foods which are also kid friendly which are packed with vegetables and protein. No seafood. ideally not carbohydrate heavy.  Meals which are also heart healthy with flavors other than salt and pepper.

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A successful meal plan will allow me to use similar ingredients for different meals. Meal plans should allow for customization for various dietary restrictions. Meal plan should include foods with high protein and taste good if reheated in the microwave.

The use of pictures was great. I would like to see a list of ingredients as well for each recipe.


I am a vegan which means I STRICTLY avoid all animal deprived products including meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, honey, gelatin and any other food source from animals. Additionally I am on a low calorie diet to maintain my health at 43 years old. Please focus on a whole plant based foods that are nutrient dense and low in calories.

I am looking for a 7 day vegan meal plan with balanced nutrition, 15000 to 18000 calories per day, easy preparation and international flavors excluding animal products and refined sugars with portion size and calorie counts included.


I have no dietary restrictions. I do have a preference for high protein and hopefully low calorie meals though.

My goals would be to maybe find non boring high protein lower calorie meal options other than the ones I already eat daily.

The AI chef software needs to be improved quite a lot more before it hits the AI market (if that's what you're going for). At it's current state it cannot compete with any of the big AI chatbots like the ones from OpenAI or even Google's.


I prefer well-rounded meals that include a protein, a few vegetables, maybe a starch. They also include a dessert-type of some kind. Proteins usually consist of either beef, pork, chicken or turkey. Seafood could include shrimp, crab or scallops. Sometimes game such as bison might be included. No exotic meats or seafood are desired.

Goals for a meal plan that would be most useful to me would be to provide simple recipes that are not typically in my repertoire, but would meet my meal requirements.

the chef didn't know what Mexican-inspired dishes were. Maybe a component of the AI chef could be focused on regional or local cuisine.


I'm vegan (no animal derivatives, including honey) and gluten free. I prefer to eat low carb and try to keep my fiber intake high. I also try to stick to whole foods, mostly cruciferous vegetables and salads, sometimes olives, nuts, legumes. Not a big fan of grains (save for rice on occasion), and not a big fan of plant-based milks. The good oils (sesame, avocado, olive, etc.) are fine with me, and I'm not allergic to anything to anything in particular,

I would like something that's simple, requires very few ingredients, and that can be make easily and consistently without having to go out of my way to prep. I would also prefer something that incorporates Japanese flavors, with more traditional Japanese dishes or otherwise.

Initially, I'd thought I was being very specific, but, even with the updates my requests, I felt like I wasn't getting anywhere, in regards to the recommendations I was given.


HIgh in protein and moderate amount of carbs to sustain me throughout the day.

To have a healthy balance of fruits, vegetables and meats.


I like to eat meat in most of my meals and veggies as a side. I also  like lots of flavor.

for it to be a healthy but flavorful meal.


I do not like to eat any seafood at all and prefer to not have any recipes that have mushrooms in it.

Meals that are quick to put together and don't take a lot of prep time. Also like the idea of bulk prepping a meat and being able to reuse it throughout the week.

Tasks were clear, the first couple of rounds I felt like needed a lot of improvement. Specifically I asked for no mushrooms and received multiple recipes with mushrooms


I would like poultry and fish mostly but can have red meat once a month. I also want a diet to help with chemotherapy diarrhea.

My goals are to better my health through diet.

The chef got better as we went along. Good study, thanks!


No fish not fond of any fish. Ground beef has to be 90-10%: no squash, garbanzo beans, beets, or artichoke hearts.

Plan at least eight meals. One lunch and one dinner for four days. Light lunch maybe a nice salad or cheese and crackers. Dinner can consist of boneless skinless chicken breast with asparagus on the side and a piece of sourdough bread.

The tasks were very clear. It was the AI chefs recommendations that I was confused about. No matter how many times I requested something such as an easy recipe with least amount of time and least amount ingredients it just would not or could not comprehend my request. When looking up recipe ideas I often ask for these two specific things.


I prefer to have a veggie heavy meal and love Korean and Mediterranean food. I would prefer fish or chicken and want to stay away from red meat. I like things not too salty and oily or fatty. I want there to be a decent amount of protein and if I have rice, I would like to have it cooked with quinoa or lentisl or beans

My goals for a meal plan that would be most useful to me would be to have a decent cost, be able to use the same groceries in creative ways, to have variety so I am not bored of it, to not have it take a long time to cook, and to make it so that I eat nutritious meals.

Please don't repeat the same prompt over and over, like asking to clarify numerous times to the AI


I am open to eating most foods and usually willing to try something new at least once. I tend to enjoy sweet/savory combinations, high vegetables, and have a good post-meal sweet tooth. I do not like eggs or certain slimy/chewy textures (e.g. oatmeal).

I would like to increase my portfolio of offerings when it comes to meals around the world. Solid understanding and confidence in cooking american fare/tex-mex/east asian cuisine, but would enjoy more foods from countries within africa, southern asia, and the mediterranean.


I do not have any dietary restrictions and I have always been open to try new things as pertaining to meals. I do not usually eat a heavy breakfast. If I am in a hurry, I usually have chocolate pop tarts or brown sugar flavor pop tarts or breakfast biscuits/crackers and coffee. I may or may not eat what is considered lunch but it is usually not heavy. A salad with chicken or chick-fil-a chicken salad sandwich is good. For dinner, I will eat usually about anything that is prepared for me. If I am cooking, I will cook a meat like steak or fried chicken or fried pork chops or shrimp and 2 vegetables. I drink water most of the time and occasionally I will have sweet tea or a coke. I have noticed as I have gotten older that I do not even try to eat as healthy and my weight is the

I would like to know exactly how many calories that should be in each meal


i think food should have the right nutrient so as to improve the body again any form of disease

i think it was very easy instructions and easy task


The AI wasn't good on direct response of certain dishes


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I prefer fresh organic locally raise and grown ingredients. Have to watch the cholesterol and salt
 I also hunt so I would like recipes that include wild game

To be able to create heathy meals from what's on sale every week. Food has become expensive as heck. I live very rural and I hunt for 80% of our meat

The AI worked as expected for basic main stream dishes but needs Alot more work for the when other meat is selected. The closest it got to wild game was duck or turkey. I asked for venison, bison, elk, moose no luck... I would suggest working with the AI so it can handle the request or remove the category


My goals for a meal plan most useful to me would include high protein meals with some vegetables and carbs on the side.

I found the tasks to be clear. The AI chef provided me with plenty of examples of my requests.


When cooking, I tend to stay away from meat completely, and if I do consume meat, it is small portions of well cooked chicken.

My goals for a meal plan to be most useful to me would be to have it be laid out in a simple manner.

I found everything with the study to be clear, although some questions seemed repetative.


I'm picky about the meat, poultry and seafood that I eat. It has to be very high quality or I won't eat it at all. I don't like things that have excessive things like raisins or walnuts. Also, simple is often better but it can't look like it was made by an English settler in late 1600s Plymouth. Exciting, delicious, well-balanced and beautiful. That's all I care about. But no tofu, meat loaf, or rabbit.

I need to have many choices at once, in the moment (so not picking in advance and I need tons and tons of options because I am picky, as described above.)
It has to actually truly be very very good and also something that will facilitate maintaining a healthy body weight...so not depressingly bland but not crazy thoughtless.

Allow non-complete sentences since describing what we like in an eloquent fully formed way is challenging if we are picky


While I do not have any particular restrictions, I prefer to use ingredients that are lower in sodium, and saturated fat. My wife likes Salmon on occasion, but not every day. I try to limit deep-fried items as much as possible. I am looking for food that taste good. I will frequently try to use slightly healthier options as substitutes, like whole grain pasta instead of regular, wheat bread, skim or low fat dairy products.

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I eat out a lot, and if I was able to get a meal plan with a simple ingredient list, that would help greatly.

The tasks were clear, but there are only so many ways I can think of as far as adding information. The AI sometimes seem to ignore my requests, and I would need to re-word the same sentence several times.


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I like having some sort of meat in my meal, something with flavor. I don't eat seafood and I prefer something that is savory for the main course. I like spicy too. My preference is Italian food, or something Italian inspired.

I would like something that matches the dietary preferences I mentioned earlier. Something that isn't too expensive, that would cost me maybe around $300 a month on groceries. It has to be something that a beginner cook would be able to make without too much prep or clean up. It also shouldn't take too long to cook, under 30 minutes.

The tasks where pretty clear, there wasn't anything I would really improve on.


none really. I try not to lean too cheese heavy, and I also avoid onions

I like it to be easy, fast, and cheap. easy meals tend to be what im looking for. a one pot especially

I think this was a great study. the AI did not hit it 100%, but got pretty close. if the AI could recognize brand names, like Heinz beans, it would be helpful


In general, I have no restrictions but do tend to be conscious of how many carbohydrates I am consuming. I like to balance carbs with protein. Please also note that I am allergic to walnuts, almonds, and pecans.

My goals for meal planning are to find recipes that are different but not too complex. I look for dinners that are somewhat unique but do not require me to go to four different stores to get all of the ingredients.

I thought this was a fun survey! I think the AI chef tries most to stick with the original request but wasn't as accurate with adapting to the additional information in the subsequent requests.


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Lot fat, low sodium, little sugar, little dairy prefers


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i dont have any restrictions on my diet. i can eat anything and will definitely try anything once.

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because i work night shift our meal schedule is a bit messed up. we like to cook big pot/multiple meal dinners to ease our stress on a daily basis.that would be the most useful thing for me.

i thouroughly enjoyed this project but unfortunately it seemed to me that the AI didnt really grasp what i was getting at. i am from deep south louisiana living in mississippi and maybe its just the words i use that the AI didnt get. i would be willing to work with you guys again as i feel this is an issue still with the AI not getting or understanding certain words from certain people ( me being cajun and having a thick accent does not help) anyways just a thought guys thanks for having me and allowing me to assist with your research.


I prefer to eat meat, however i do not like seafood. Im not allergic but i just can't eat seafood.

Has to be easy to make and prepare. Also it shouldnt take too long to make or prepare either.

Some of my updates weren't relevant but the dishes still looked good


my first goal would be to find recipes that are curated to those who i am cooking for and taking into account their preferences.
my next goal would be to note any allergies or any foods/ingredients they dislike.
i would then strive to cook their favorites or bring to light any new meals they might enjoy

I think the study went well and i enjoyed it


I'm allergic to gluten-milk, and I am a vegetarian.

For a meal plan to be useful, it has to be gluten-free.


I can pretty much eat anything and everything.  I really love chicken and all kinds of potatoes.  Mashed, French fries, baked...all ways.

in day 2,  I wanted chicken dishes with pasta but the AI wasn't giving me any pasta dishes.  :(


I have very specific preferences when it comes to my chicken. I prefer it grilled and then sliced into pieces. If it has to be fried, I prefer only drumsticks and nothing more. It has to be spicy hot as well.

It should be like an adventure for me and should worth my time. I love food so I would not want to be disappointed.


Enjoy chicken, salads, turkey burgers. No specific restrictions or preferences.

Uses recurring ingredients in recipes so there's less waste.


I am allergic to gluten meals and I react badly so I avoid them at all cost. I do eat animal dairy products although I am a vegetarian.

I love my meals being carefully planned taking into consideration calorie intake as I am trying to maintain my weight


To be honest, I don't have any specific restriction but less oil that's what I try to maintain while cooking

A type of meal that won't affect my body like something that can suit perfectly in taste and protein

Nothing much. Overall, It was good. Thank you.


I like to eat healthy food, but then I add unhealthy things like sweets and carbs.

I would like protein that is savory tasting.  I would like vegetables that are seasoned interestingly.  I would like whole wheat bread.  I would like low-calorie desserts.  I would like salads with a non-commercial salad dressing.

Scrolling up and down got confusing because I couldn't tell if it was an old menu or a new menu.


Cookbooks
Food blogs or websites
Friends or family recommendations
I usually create my own recipes

Strictly no pork and no soy, kosher to the best of your ability (so no meat with dairy, or no dairy with meat, restrict shellfish but I'm more flexible there), and what no to low carb options are available, if available?

Spouse or partner
Myself
Roommates or friends

Right now I am working on some diet changes, trying to more strictly apply myself to a (mostly) Kosher flexitarian diet, leaning toward little to no meats and completely excluding pork. I am working to consume more protein and less carbs, and using intuitive eating to know when I am hungry and understand when I am full.


YouTube or cooking channels
Friends or family recommendations

It would be something that I wouldn't think of myself. It would be creative and incorporate flavors that I like.

It was hard to come up with so many unique prompts


I am working out and walking a lot so I have changed my eating habits. I eat a lot of vegetables, my diet is high protein and low carb.

A meal plan to be useful to me would need to have meals that can feed multiple days. Also a meal plan that has easy ingredients, is quick and budget friendly. Also I would like a meal plan that I can meal prep as well.


I am not picky about what I eat, but generally eat lean proteins and vegetables. I prefer savory breakfasts that are high in protein and fiber. I like a low-carb diet due to my high cholesterol and like to have most of my carbs in the morning.

A meal plan would need to help lower my cholesterol and provide me with enough energy to make it through the day. It would also need to assist in weight loss.

The tasks were clear, but the AI did not update the results with the requests.


I don't eat any foods with contain pork, non-kosher fish or other such non-kosher fish.

It should feature meals that I like and are easy to make.

I found the part saying to summarize my request confusing.


Having a meal plan based upon calories would help me, because I could track them for my weight loss.

No improvements that I can think of, the process was smooth and the instructions were clear.


I don't have any dietary preferences or restrictions.

I would want a meal plan that is overall healthy but still flavorful. I'd like for it to tie in Middle Eastern and Asian flavors, especially Persian food. I also would want to be getting all the different nutrients that are important to me like protein and fiber. I would prefer the meal plan to be diverse with the protein sources so that I'm not having meat all the time.


Cookbooks
YouTube or cooking channels
Friends or family recommendations

My goal for a meal plan is to always make it a healthy well balanced diet.


I only eat organic foods, and I like to focus on the protein content of meals as I am an athlete.

A meal plan would be most useful to me if I could rely on it to provide all the nutrition needed for exercise recovery.

I have no feedback on the study, i enjoyed it.


I prefer to eat a high protein diet as I am very physically active and lift weights but I am also on a tight budget.

My goals are to have a high protein diet mixed with clean carbs and healthy fats. I prefer my main course (dinner) to be something I can meal prep (like cooking chicken) once a week and freezing the meals so I can eat them as needed.

I use A.I. quote frequently and this chef did not seem to be listening to my requests at all.


I have no dietary preferences or restrictions.

My  goals  is to be able to  plan meals  that family and friends would love to eat , easy to cook and to save money.

I found the task clear and instructions easy to follow. I just need more experience how to word things to AI.


YouTube or cooking channels
Cookbooks
I usually create my own recipes


I try to limit the amount of carbs and sugar that I consume daily.

My goals are for meal planning to be quick and easy.

The more I practiced, the more clearer the tasks became for me.


Myself
Children
Parents or other family members
Spouse or partner

To feed a family of 4 on a budget 5 days a week.

The AI needs to be more specific to the requests.


My goals are for a meal plan to help me lose weight.


Something Healthy...  Something different and easy to makr

Not sure how to improve but the bot does not return specific dish types when asked


I don't have any real restrictions when it comes to my diet.

It would be neat to be able to list all my food ingredients/spices and equipment that i have now at home and it coming up with unique recipes based on the ingredients that i have from home. It could make suggestions to things i haven't had in a while or suggesting new recipes based on what i tend to like.

The tasks were clear and easy to understand, i could not think of any more ways to improve the study.


Just low on dairy because it makes my stomach hurt a lot.

To maybe try some new recipes that I wouldn't have thought of that taste really good!!


Cookbooks
Food blogs or websites
I usually create my own recipes

I am a vegetarian. I do not eat meat,poultry or seafood. I do eat cheese eggs and dairy, but in some moderation.

I enjoy a variety of food and appreciate when some meals provide me leftovers.


I would want healthy, tasty meals that were easy to make. I wouldn't want to spend too much money.

The results were not very good. I stated no nuts and it gave me several recipes with nuts.


I currently do not have any carbs - including bread, rice, potatoes, pasta. I eat full fat cottage cheese and full fat plain yogurt that has a lot of protein in it. I like vegetable and only use avacado oil. I also enjoy fruit.

That a plan is ready on Sunday so I can shop for the food on that same day. I hope it is a well rounded menu full of veggies and fruits and protein. I hope it comes with the recipes that are easy to follow. It should be delivered on time and the items should fit into a portable lunch sack.

Did not enjoy this study at all. Very repetitive. In addition i was always forced to pick at least two meals even though I honestly barely found one meal that possibly worked according to my request.


To stick with a meal plan that I can follow.


I dont have any food restrictions. I am open to just about anything but more open to meals containing meat.

To save time and money. Meals that can be spread out throught the week. Meals that are feeling.


No red meat and no pork. Vegan options are good. Chicken and seafood is good as well. Any vegetable is a must to include. You can experiment with the sides. You're a chef, you know what goes well together and if you want to experiment, feel free.

Has to align with my lifestyle. I lift weights so it must have enough protein. Also vegetables are very important.


I'll eat anything. However, I don't prefer seafood

Myself
Spouse or partner
Roommates or friends

Easy, affordable meals that are quick to make.

I found everything to be fine, no improvements necessary.


I'd like to have a list of all of the ingredients I need for every meal so I can grocery shop in one trip. My goal for a meal plan is to save time and make sure I'm getting enough protien everyday.

I wasn't confused but the AI misunderstood me and that frustrated me.


i have celiac disease, therefore, have to be on a gluten free diet

my goals are that they are easy to cook, minimal ingredients and gluten free


Food blogs or websites
Cookbooks
YouTube or cooking channels
Meal planning apps
Friends or family recommendations

I enjoy food made for convenience, food that is easy to make and heavy in carbs to fill you up. Examples of items I make are pasta and rice.

It is important to ensure that my food is healthy and tasty. Each recommendation should add more flavor to the recipe to make it taste better.

I believe the study can be improved by giving more selections for each type of food provided. Many types of foods were missing even when requested using the chat tool.


I would like a meal plan with a few simple ingredients.  Meals should not be complicated and should not take long to prepare.

It looks like the AI is only pulling recipes for the main item selected and not actually looking at what is typed in the chat box.


well-rounded diet.  As many fruits and vegetables as possible, lean meats, high protein.  Whole grains.  Limit red meat.  Try vegetarian meals sometimes.
 Don't avoid dairy or any food groups.

easy meals for the week, interesting and more challenging meals for the weekends.  Variety, lots of fruits and vegetables.

The tasks were clear.  It feels a bit redundant to ask the AI the same thing several times in a row.


making more easy and quick meals at home, making something everyone will enjoy and that won't be too expensive.

I enjoyed it, I would do it again with more options and it'll be interesting to see easier options.


I have no restrictions, but as a latina I prefer to try recipes from Central and South America. Preferably Nicaragua where my mother is from.

Im looking for exciting meals for two that are affordable.

If this study is testing a product, I do not think this is anywhere near ready. I thought the experience was really clunky compared to just looking up recipes on my own. I found the AI did not understand regions very well, making it really frustrating when I wanted specific cuisine. I also found it heavily weighted the initial checkbox choice I gave it but didn't seem to know how to pivot when the text requests gave it new but conflicting information. I would find this frustrating if I changed my mind mid-conversation with the AI chef.


Things that children would love to eat healthy but tasty at the same time.

to be able to prep healthy meals each week for my family and I. Good and different types of meals that kids would love to eat.

This task was not at all any difficult. I enjoyed doing this task with the AI.


Cookbooks
Food blogs or websites
Meal planning apps
YouTube or cooking channels

I follow a strict vegetarian diet. I do not eat meat as well as sea food. Gluten milk is a no go for me

Myself
Children
Spouse or partner
Parents or other family members

Eating healthy, loosing weight and creating very creative and fun meals


I have preference for meals with potatoes and chicken. I do not like to eat raw honey.

A meal plan should provide meals that are healthy, filling, and delicious. They should also cost a reasonable price to prepare.

The task instructions were clear, and the dishes were mostly relevant.


I do not have any restrictions, preferably no minimal seafood/fish.

My goals are for it to be relatively quick to make but still taste flavorful. I would like it to vary somewhat so I am not eating the same thing multiple days in a row. Ideally it would be healthy and filling.

I thought the tasks were pretty self explanatory and uncomplicated. Overall a well set up study.


I am and have been vegetarian most of my life. I also love vegan meals. I am currently trying to get more protein in my diet.

My ideal meal plan would be simple ingredients and easy to follow recipes. I am not the best cook but am learning and would love help being able to prep ahead more efficiently.

I found the tasks clear. Thank you for the opportunity.


I prefer a balanced diet with a lean proteins, whole grains, and vegetables, avoiding processed foods, sugar, and refined carbs. I enjoy seafood, chicken, and plant based meals, with limited red meat and minimal gluten. I prefer dairy alternatives and fresh, seasonal ingredients.

A useful meal plan for me would focus on balanced nutrition, easy preparation, portion control, variety, and being budget-friendly with accessible ingredients.


I prefer foods with a high amount of protein and foods that are slightly lower in calories. I also prefer foods that are simple to make and do not take more than an hour.

Roommates or friends
Myself
Parents or other family members

A meal plan would need to provide quick and easy meals that can be made in advance for the entire week and then frozen and reheated. This would allow me to do most of my cooking over the weekend when I am more free.

The AI does not function very well. It seems like it is choosing from a very limited selection of recipies.


I am type 2 diabetic, and therefore try to limit carb intake per meal at 42 grams, then after 3 hours I can eat more carbs.

I need help with vegetable side dished, or vegetable entrees.  I need more vegetables in my diet.  I have trouble matching veg sides with entrees to create something that will taste good.

The chef does not understand the concept of LOW carb.  Nor the concept of EASY prep.  The AI Chef would be appropriate for people who cook a lot, but not for me.


I do not have any strict dietary restrictions, but I do aim to incorporate a variety of elements to my meals to balance nutrient intake.

I would like for my meal plan to provide convenience and variety.


NO SHRIMP, not a fan of olives or mushrooms

keep improving the AI, it would show me meat recipes when i wanted veggie/tofu


Cookbooks
YouTube or cooking channels
I usually create my own recipes
Friends or family recommendations

I restrict dairy because of allergies to dairy. I choose gluten-free because of all the chemicals and other bad additives in foods and low carbs as well for health reasons.

My goals for a meal plan would be to stay the course and be persistent with my meals and what is consumed.  Persistence is key goal .

I think the study was very clear and was not found confusing in any way.


Cookbooks
Food blogs or websites
YouTube or cooking channels

I prefer vegan or vegetarian meals with goat cheese at times. I can't have cheap oils, try to avoid meat, use organic and GMO products, and prefer the use of a lot of vegetables. Indian spices are good or Thai. I really avoid excess carbs and keep it low or no sugar and low salt.

I like food that's easy to prepare and has reasonably cheap ingredients. It should be pretty tasty, but I don't want a bunch of junk in there in order to accomplish that. My goal is to do the least preparation or to be able to prepare an advance.

I didn't find anything confusing but I did find it a bit redundant. Also, ai should know about gluten-free selections and it should be able to know when it's a fried food, especially when I'm clear that I breaded dish.


Food blogs or websites
YouTube or cooking channels
Friends or family recommendations

I do not have any specific dietary restrictions. I enjoy all different kinds of food and am not partial to one particular kind of diet. I especially enjoy seafood, cheese, potatoes and bread. I also like salads. I am not a big fan of pasta and I do not like things that are overly spicy or hot.

I would like a meal plan that has variety. It would be nice to have a mix of familiar favorites and new options to try. I am interested in trying dishes from different cultures as well, and would be open to anything new and experimental. I would also like to avoid anything that's overly complicated or involved in terms of preparation because I am not a wizard in the kitchen.

The only thing that was a bit challenging was having to refine the statements over and over. I felt like I already summed up my interests but then had to struggle to add to them with more information.