AI-Powered Recipe Suggestion App

Description

Our solution is a Microsoft Power Apps application designed to randomly suggest menus based on available ingredients. It leverages AI-driven analysis to predict and adapt to user preferences, helping users minimize food waste, track ingredient usage, and plan grocery shopping efficiently by recommending items that need restocking.

Features

✅ AI-powered menu suggestion based on available ingredients
✅ Ingredient tracking to reduce food waste
✅ Personalized recommendations based on user preferences
✅ Grocery shopping assistance by identifying items to restock
✅ No-code/low-code implementation using Microsoft Power Apps

Application Pages

1. Main Page: Provides navigation to other sections; Generate Random Menu and Update Ingredient.
2. Ingredients Page: Allows users to input and manage their available ingredients.
3. Recipe Page: Shows detailed recipes based on the suggested menu.

Setup Instructions

Prerequisites

• A Microsoft Power Apps account
• Access to Microsoft Dataverse (optional for data storage)
• Basic familiarity with Power Apps environment

Installation Steps

1. Download the Power Apps solution (.zip) file from the repository.
2. Import the Solution:
   • Go to Power Apps Maker Portal.
   • Click on Solutions > Import.
   • Upload the .zip file and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Set Up the Data Source:
   • Use SharePoint Lists, Excel, or Dataverse to store ingredient data.
   • Ensure the data table is correctly connected to the app.
4. Customize & Publish:
   • Modify any necessary UI elements based on preference.
   • Click File > Save & Publish.
5. Share with Users:
   • Assign permissions within Power Apps Admin Center.
   • Share the application with relevant users in the organization.

Usage Instructions

1. Open the Power App from your Microsoft environment.
2. On the Main Page, tap “Generate Random Menu” to get AI-powered meal recommendations.
3. Visit the Recipe Page to view detailed steps for the suggested dish.
4. Go to the Ingredients Page to add or remove available ingredients.
5. Update your ingredient list regularly for accurate suggestions.

Support & Contribution

• For issues or feature requests, submit a ticket on the GitHub Issues section.
• Contributors can fork the repository, make changes, and submit pull requests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.