whatscookin 0.1.0

Find recipes based on ingredients you have

WhatsCookin

About The Project

WhatsCookin is a Python package that interfaces with the command-line tool to solve the daily dilemma of figuring out what to cook. By inputting the ingredients you currently have in your kitchen, WhatsCookin queries a local JSON database to find potential recipes.

Installation

pip install WhatsCookin

Local Dev Installation

Clone the repository and install dependencies using pipenv:

python3 -m pip install pipenv
python3 -m pipenv install --dev

Activate the environment: python3 -m pipenv shell

Run tests: pytest

Build the package: python3 -m build

Usage

1. Find Recipes

Pass a list of ingredients you have on hand to see what you can make.

whatscookin find "chicken" "rice" "soy sauce" "broccoli"

Output

Matches Found:

ID: 101 | Name: Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry

ID: 102 | Name: Simple Chicken Fried Rice

2. Get Recipe Details

Use a Recipe ID to get the full prep time and instructions.

whatscookin details 101

Output:

Recipe: Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry Prep Time: 20 mins Instructions: Dice the chicken and chop the broccoli ...

3. Check Missing Ingredients

See what you need to buy at the store to make a specific recipe (using its ID) based on what you already have.

whatscookin missing 104 "chicken" "rice"

Output:

You still need:

• soy sauce
• broccoli

4. Surprise Me!

Just ask for a random recipe!

whatscookin random

Output:

Spicy Peanut Noodles (ID: 212)