AI Recipe Generator

Overview

AI Recipe Generator is a full-stack web application that helps users create personalized recipes using AI, manage pantry ingredients, plan meals, and build shopping lists in one place.

The app combines an interactive frontend with a robust backend and AI-powered generation to streamline everyday cooking decisions and reduce food waste.

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Core Features

🍳 Recipe Generation

• AI-powered recipe creation using Gemini
• Personalized recipes based on available ingredients
• Customizable inputs (diet, preferences, constraints)

🥫 Pantry Management

• Add and manage available ingredients
• Track what you already have at home
• Reduce food waste by generating recipes from pantry items

📅 Meal Planning

• Plan meals across days or weeks
• Organize recipes into a structured schedule

🛒 Shopping List

• Automatically generate shopping lists from selected recipes
• Add or remove items manually
• Keep track of needed ingredients

👤 User System

• User authentication (login / signup)
• Persistent data storage
• Save recipes, pantry items, and meal plans

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Tech Stack

Frontend

• React
• Vite
• CSS

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js

Database

• PostgreSQL

AI Integration

• Gemini API

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Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/ai-recipe-generator.git
cd ai-recipe-generator

2. Install Dependencies

Frontend
cd client
npm install
Backend
cd server
npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables

#Backend .env
PORT=8000
DATABASE_URL=your_postgresql_connection_string
GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key
JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key
NODE_ENV=development

#Frontend .env
VITE_API_BASE_URL=http://localhost:8000/api

4. Run the App

Start Backend
cd backend
npm run dev
Start Frontend
cd frontend
npm run dev

5. Open in Browser

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Vision

AI Recipe Generator aims to simplify everyday cooking by combining AI, personalization, and organization tools into a single seamless experience.

License

This project is for educational and development purposes.