We built Fork It Over because we know that feeling. That 5pm panic. That mental exhaustion of trying to figure out what to cook that everyone will actually eat. That's why we exist.
Every single day, millions of people stare into their fridge, scroll through recipe sites, and feel that familiar dread. What do I want? What do I have? What will my kids actually eat? What fits my dietary needs? What won't take forever?
You're not just deciding what to cook — you're solving a puzzle with a million variables. And you're doing it while you're already tired, hungry, and maybe a little overwhelmed.
We get it. That's why Fork It Over exists.
Most recipe sites ask you to browse. We ask you to feel. Tell us you're craving something creamy and garlicky. Tell us you want comfort food but need it quick. Tell us your kid won't eat anything that's not crispy. We'll find the recipe that matches.
We use real recipes from TheMealDB — thousands of actual dishes from around the world. But we don't just show you random recipes. We match them to your exact cravings, your taste profile, your family's needs.
If you have a kid with sensory sensitivities, you know the struggle. You want to cook one meal, but your kid needs something different. You don't want to make two separate dinners, but you also don't want a meltdown at the table.
That's why we built the kid plate feature. When you find a dinner, we automatically create sensory-safe versions for your kids — using the same ingredients you're already buying. Same grocery list. Same prep time. Different presentation that your kid will actually eat.
We give you two options per kid plate, so if one doesn't work, you have a backup. No extra shopping. No extra thinking. Just dinner that works for everyone.
We use TheMealDB — a free, open-source recipe database with thousands of real recipes from around the world. Italian pasta, Thai curries, Mexican tacos, British comfort food, Japanese dishes, and everything in between.
Every recipe is a real dish that real people cook. No AI-generated nonsense. No made-up ingredients. Just actual food you can actually make.
And because we understand your preferences, we'll match you with recipes that fit your vibe, your dietary needs, and your family's taste profiles.
1. Tell us what you're craving. Pick a vibe (comfort, quick, adventurous), choose a protein (or go wild), add any specific cravings or textures.
2. We find your match. We search through thousands of recipes, score them based on your preferences, and pick the best one for tonight.
3. Get your dinner plan. One recipe, one grocery list, and (if you have kids) kid plates that use the same ingredients. Print it, download it, or order groceries online.
4. Cook and enjoy. No more decision fatigue. No more "what's for dinner?" Just food that works.
Cooking shouldn't be stressful. Dinner shouldn't be a daily crisis. And you shouldn't have to compromise between what you want and what your family needs.
We believe in nuance. We believe that "I hate raw tomatoes but love them in sauce" is a valid preference. We believe that sensory needs matter. We believe that one grocery list should feed everyone.
Most of all, we believe that you're doing your best, and you deserve tools that make your life easier — not harder.
No sign-up required. No credit card. Just tell us what you're craving and we'll find the recipe that was made for tonight.
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