---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/recipe-finder/use-cases/discover-quick-dinner-ideas/claude
---
# How to Discover Quick Dinner Ideas with Claude

Claude keeps your dinner search exploratory and flexible. Ask for quick recipes, then refine by cuisine, ingredients on hand, or how many dishes you have already tried this week. The random recipe feature adds genuine surprise to break cooking routines, and Claude remembers your preferences across the conversation.

## Setup

claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter: claude mcp add toolrouter -- npx -y toolrouter-mcp
2. Ask Claude: "Find quick dinner recipes under 30 minutes using recipe-finder"
3. Claude returns a list of fast dinner options
4. Ask: "Give me a random recipe for something different tonight"
5. Pick a recipe and get cooking

## Example Prompt

```
I need dinner ideas I can make in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup. Give me five options and a random surprise pick.
```

## Tips

- Ask Claude to filter by the number of ingredients for truly simple meals
- Use random_recipe when you are stuck in a cooking rut
- Request one-pan or one-pot recipes specifically for easy cleanup
