Recipe Search Project with API Integration

Overview

This project is a Python-based recipe search tool that integrates with the Edamam Recipe API. It allows users to search for recipes based on a specific ingredient and accommodates nut allergy concerns.

Features

• Search recipes by ingredient
• Filter recipes for nut allergies
• Sort recipes by fat content (lowest to highest)
• Save search results to a text file

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• requests library
• Edamam API credentials (app_id and app_key)

Setup

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/recipe-search-project.git
   cd recipe-search-project
   

2. Install the required library:

   pip install requests
   

3. Obtain Edamam API credentials:

   • Visit Edamam Developer Portal
   • # and create a new application
   • Get your app_id and app_key

4. Update the app_id and app_key in the script:

   app_id = "YOUR_APP_ID"
   app_key = "YOUR_APP_KEY"

Usage

1. Run the script:

   python recipe_search.py
   

2. Enter an ingredient when prompted.

3. Specify if you have a nut allergy (Yes/No).

4. The script will display recipes sorted by fat content and save them to recipe.txt.

How It Works

1. The script sends a request to the Edamam API with the user's ingredient.
2. If the user has a nut allergy, it adds a filter for nut-free recipes.
3. The script processes the API response, extracting recipe details.
4. Recipes are sorted by fat content and displayed/saved.

Nut Allergy Checking

The contains_nuts function provides an additional layer of checking for nut allergens by:

• Scanning ingredient lists for common nut keywords
• Checking health labels and cautions in the API response

Screenshots

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