sandeepgond / recipeapp

Recipe App

Overview

The Recipe Application is a web-based platform that allows users to explore and manage their favorite recipes. Users can view recipe details, add recipes to their favorites, and delete recipes from their favorites.

Features

1. User Authentication

• Users can create accounts or log in with existing credentials.
• Authentication is implemented using JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for secure access.

2. Recipe Search

• Users can search for recipes based on keywords, ingredients, or categories.
• Recipe search utilizes the Spoonacular API to fetch recipe data.

3. Recipe Details

• Users can view detailed information about a selected recipe, including ingredients, cooking instructions, and cooking time.

4. Favorite Recipes

• Users can add recipes to their list of favorite recipes.
• Favorite recipes are stored in the user's profile.

5. Profile Page

• Users have a profile page where they can view their favorite recipes.
• They can also delete recipes from their favorites(To be implemented later).

Tech Stack Used

• Frontend: React.js + Chakra-Ui + React-router-dom
• Backend: Node.js (Express.js)
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Token)
• API Integration: Spoonacular API for recipe data

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

2. Install frontend dependencies:

   cd client npm install

3. Install backend dependencies:

   cd server npm install

4. Create a .env file in the server directory with the following variables: PORT=""; mongoURL=; JWT_SECRET_KEY=; API_KEY=;

Usage

• Users can sign up for an account or log in with existing credentials.
• Search for recipes, view recipe details, and add recipes to their favorites.
• Visit the profile page to manage their favorite recipes.
• Log out when done.