Build a Recipe Finder Using Spoonacular API
Create a dynamic recipe search platform where users can discover meals based on ingredients, cuisine, or diet — powered by the Spoonacular API with filters, search, and delicious visuals.Recipe websites are widely loved. Building one teaches you how to work with complex APIs, multi-field search forms, image-rich cards, and dynamic detail pages — perfect for improving frontend and API handling skills.
Users can search recipes by ingredients, meal types, diets (e.g., vegetarian, keto), and view detailed cooking instructions, nutrition information, preparation time, and ingredient lists.
Recipe Search by Ingredients or Dish Name
Allow users to find recipes using specific ingredients or search for specific dishes by name (e.g., Pasta, Pancakes).
Filter by Cuisine, Diet, and Meal Type
Enable users to filter results based on cuisines (Italian, Indian), diets (vegan, paleo), or meal types (breakfast, dinner).
Detailed Recipe Pages
Each recipe displays ingredients, instructions, cooking time, nutritional information, and optional related recipes.
Save Recipes (Optional)
Allow users to bookmark their favorite recipes locally using localStorage for quick access later.
Users search recipes via keywords, ingredients, or filters. The app fetches matching recipes from Spoonacular API and displays them. Users can explore detailed recipe pages with steps, ingredients, nutrition facts, and preparation tips.
- Users input ingredients or meal names into a search form.
- Filter options like "Vegan", "Under 30 mins", or "Mexican Cuisine" refine search results.
- Clicking on a recipe card opens a detailed view with full instructions and ingredient lists.
- Optional: Users can bookmark/save recipes to favorites locally.
- Optional: Meal planning feature for users to build their weekly meal schedules (advanced).
Frontend
Next.js, React.js, Tailwind CSS for grid layouts, filter forms, recipe cards, and mobile responsiveness
API Integration
Spoonacular API for accessing recipe databases, nutrition facts, instructions, and ingredient search
Charts and Nutrition Visualization
Chart.js for displaying nutritional breakdowns (calories, macros) visually (optional)
Optional
localStorage for user favorites; React Query for API data fetching optimization
1. Set Up Spoonacular API
Connect to Spoonacular API, test basic queries for recipes by ingredients, and get familiar with endpoints.
2. Build Home Search and Recipe Grid
Create a homepage with a search form and display recipe cards dynamically based on search results.
3. Create Dynamic Recipe Detail Pages
Each recipe detail page shows preparation steps, ingredients list, estimated cooking time, and nutrition info.
4. Implement Filters and Favorites (Optional)
Allow users to filter recipes by dietary needs or cuisine and bookmark favorites using local storage.
5. Finalize UX, Optimize, and Deploy
Test mobile responsiveness, optimize loading states, polish design, and deploy on Vercel or Netlify.
Ready to Cook Up a Delicious Web App?
Build your Recipe Finder Website today — inspire food lovers, help users plan meals, and serve delicious recipes through a sleek, dynamic platform!
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