Question 1

How much does it cost to plan meals with Cook Smart?

Accepted Answer

Cook Smart is completely free. You can plan a week of meals for $50 to $80 using the free AI meal planner, budget recipes, pantry tracker and smart shopping list — including unlimited AI features, with no subscription required.

Question 2

Is Cook Smart available in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cook Smart is built for Australian budgets and prices, with grocery estimates in AUD around $80 to $100 per week for the 6 base ingredients.

Question 3

Does Cook Smart work with the pantry I already have?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The pantry tracker lets you mark items you already own, and the AI skips buying them so your shopping list only shows what you actually need to buy.

Question 4

What is the Cook Smart budget system?

Accepted Answer

A one-time pantry setup of around $300 covers oils, spices, sauces and grains, then a weekly shop of $80 to $100 buys just the 6 base ingredients for 5 meals a week.

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