The idea behind Dinner Spinner is very similar to the advertised app Urbanspoon, the iPhone app that suggest restaurants in your area with the spin of a wheel, but this time your categories are dish type, ingredients, and cook time.

Just tap the Spin Categories button or shake your device to set Dinner Spinner spinning. If you actually know what you want, you can lock in individual categories or lock them all in and check out the results.

The idea is fun, the lack of a search bar hurts it a little. After all, when you get the inspiration to cook a specific kind of meal when you’re wondering through the grocery store, the whole spin concept is a little frustrating. But if you’re looking for something to prepare and aren’t sure what to make, this app is perfect to help decide your dinner plans for you.

The Allrecipes Dinner Spinner is a free download from the iTunes App Store, and it requires an iPhone or iPod touch.