You know that moment when you open the fridge and just stare, hoping dinner will magically appear?

That was the scene at home the other night.

The teenager was already eyeing the shelves and muttering “not that again”.

Instead of guessing, a quick stocktake of what was inside went straight into ChatGPT.

Seconds later, up popped a recipe for a hearty mince and veggie hash.

No fancy extras, no endless chopping — just a quick, one-pan meal.

The real surprise? After the first forkful, the teenager paused and said, “This is delicious.”

That’s rare praise from someone who’s usually hard to impress at the dinner table.

The recipe is now saved in ChatGPT under Hearty Mince and Veggie Hash for those busy nights when inspiration runs low.

If you’re staring at your fridge tonight, you might want to try the same.

A couple of minutes at the keyboard could save a dinner debate — and maybe win you an unexpected thumbs-up.

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