Example output
Here's a dinner menu for one person for two days using all the given inventory items and incorporating a cohesive theme for each day:
Day 1 (Italian)
Carbohydrate: Cheesy Garlic Bread (using a small amount of cheese)*
Soup: Minestrone Soup (using tomato, *canned beans, *vegetable broth, and *assorted vegetables)
Main Dish: Pasta Carbonara (using bacon, pasta, cheese, and *eggs)
Side Dish: Fried Mozzarella Sticks (using cheese, *breadcrumbs, and marinara sauce for dipping)
Dessert: Tiramisu (store-bought)
Day 2 (American)
Carbohydrate: Mashed Potatoes (using potato and *butter)
Soup: Creamy Tomato Soup (using tomato and *heavy cream)
Main Dish: Bacon-Wrapped Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breast (using bacon, cheese, and *chicken breast)
Side Dish: Fried Green Tomatoes (using tomato, *cornmeal, and buttermilk)
Dessert: Apple Pie (store-bought)
Please note that some additional ingredients marked with an asterisk (*) are not included in the inventory.