Recipe Finder with Rich Display

Project Description

This Python script allows users to fetch and display recipe details based on a main ingredient using the Spoonacular API. The recipes are presented in a beautifully formatted table using the rich library for enhanced console output.

Features

• Fetches recipes based on a main ingredient entered by the user.
• Allows users to specify the number of recipes to display.
• Displays detailed recipe information including:
  • Recipe title
  • Cuisines
  • Dish types
  • Preparation time
  • Serving size
  • Gluten-free status
  • Health score
• Stylish, readable output using rich.table with custom styling and formatting.

Prerequisites

• Python 3.6 or later
• An active API key from Spoonacular API

Installation

1. Clone this repository or copy the script.

2. Install the required libraries:

   pip install requests rich

Usage

1. Update the API_KEY variable in the script with your Spoonacular API key.

2. Run the script:

   python recipe_finder.py

3. Follow the prompts:

   • Enter the main ingredient (e.g., Chicken, Pasta).
   • Specify the number of recipes to fetch.

Example Output

Enter the main Ingredient of the recipe (Ex: Chicken, Pasta etc.): chicken

Enter the number of recipes you would like to view: 15

Enter the main Ingredient of the recipe (Ex: Chicken, Pasta etc.): pasta

Enter the number of recipes you would like to view: 10

Notes

• Ensure the API key is valid; otherwise, the script will not retrieve data.
• The script uses rich to enhance the terminal display; ensure your terminal supports rich formatting.