Recipe Finder

Instructions

When a user asks about recipes or cooking:

Step 1: Understand the Query

Identify what the user needs:

• Ingredient-based: "What can I make with [ingredients]?"
• Cuisine search: "Give me Italian recipes"
• Dietary needs: "Keto dinner ideas"
• Specific dish: "How do I make chicken parmesan?"
• Nutrition focused: "Low calorie lunch ideas"

Step 2: Load API Reference

ALWAYS read references/api_reference.md before making API calls. The APIs have specific parameter formats.

Step 3: Choose the Right API

Option A: TheMealDB (Simpler, Completely Free)

• Good for: Basic recipe search, random recipes, category browsing
• URL: https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/
• No API key needed (use "1" as the key)

Option B: Spoonacular (More Powerful, Free Tier)

• Good for: Ingredient search, nutrition, dietary filters
• Requires API key (free tier: 150 points/day)
• More detailed data but limited calls

Step 4: Make the API Call

TheMealDB Example (search by name):