Recipe App

Overview

This Recipe App is a personal project aimed at providing a user-friendly interface to discover and explore a wide variety of recipes. The app features a feed-like home screen with recipes categorized under different sections such as Gujarati, Rajasthani, Quick and Easy, etc. Each section is presented in a horizontal scroll format, allowing users to easily browse through various recipes.

Screenshots

Home Screen	Categories Screen	Chat with AI

Recipe Detail View	Search Feature

Download

Get the app on the Play Store

Key Features

1. Home Screen Feed:

   • The home screen displays a series of horizontal scrolls, each representing a different category of recipes like "Gujarati," "Rajasthani," "Quick and Easy," etc.
   • Each category contains a list of recipes that users can scroll through horizontally.
   • A "See All" button is available for each category, redirecting users to a dedicated screen that displays all the recipes under that category.

2. Search Functionality:

   • Users can search for specific recipes using the search bar.
   • If the requested recipe is not available in the backend database, the app leverages AI models to generate the recipe data dynamically.
   • This newly generated recipe data is then updated in the backend for future use.

3. AI-Powered Features:

   • AI models, managed via Firebase Remote Config, are used to generate and display recipe data that isn't already available.
   • A unique feature called "Chat with AI" allows users to engage in a conversation with an AI model about any recipe, providing a more interactive and personalized user experience.

4. Backend Integration:

   • The app is integrated with a backend that stores all the recipe data.
   • Newly generated recipes by the AI are automatically updated in the backend, ensuring that the data remains current and comprehensive.

5. Secret Keys Configuration:

   • To run the app, users need to add the following keys in the secret.properties file:

     GEMENI_API_KEY=
     SECRET_KEY=
     OPENAI_API_KEY=
     

   • These keys are essential for the app to interact with various APIs and services.

Future Development (TODO List)

• Move Secret Key: Migrate the secret keys from static storage to retrieving them from a secret manager in the backend for enhanced security.

• Optional Login: Implement an optional login feature to offer personalized recipe recommendations based on user preferences.

• Week Planner: Introduce a week planner that helps users plan their meals for the week. Based on the selected plan, notify users of the ingredients needed.

• Ingredient-Based Recipe Suggestions: Allow users to upload an image of ingredients they have, and suggest recipes that can be made using only those ingredients.

• "Cook Now" Button: For each recipe, include a prominent "Cook Now" button that initiates a step-by-step guided cooking mode.

• Ratings and Reviews: Display star ratings for each recipe and let users add their own ratings and reviews. (Backend implementation completed)

• Cooking Timer: Integrate a simple cooking timer that users can set with one tap for each recipe.

• Home Feed Enhancements:

  • Add a "Trending Recipes" section to showcase currently popular recipes.
  • Add a "Seasonal Recipes" section highlighting recipes suitable for the current season.
  • Add a "Kid-Friendly Recipes" section featuring easy-to-make and appealing recipes for children.
  • Add a "Recommended for You" section based on user preferences and behavior.
  • Add a "Popular This Week" section showcasing recipes that are trending this week.
  • Add a "Desserts" section to highlight sweet treats. (Backend implementation completed)

• Notifications: Implement a notification system to alert users about new recipes, reminders, and special offers.

• Save Recipe Feature: Allow users to save their favorite recipes for quick access later.

• Fun Fact Component: In the recipe detail view, add a component that displays a fun fact about the recipe or ingredient.

• Advertisements: Integrate ads into the app to generate revenue.

• Premium Option: Add an option for users to remove ads by purchasing a premium version of the app.

• Search Filters: Improve the search functionality by adding advanced filters like cuisine, preparation time, difficulty level, etc.

• Auto Update: Implement an auto-update feature to ensure that users always have the latest version of the app.

Installation and Setup

1. Clone the repository to your local machine.
2. Add the required API keys in the secret.properties file:

  GEMENI_API_KEY="KEY_HERE"
  SECRET_KEY="KEY_HERE"
  OPENAI_API_KEY="KEY_HERE"

3. Download the google-services.json file from your Firebase Console and place it in the app directory of the project:

   /app/google-services.json

4. Build and run the app on your Android/iOS device or emulator.

Contribution

This project is open for contributions. Feel free to fork the repository, make changes, and create a pull request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

For any questions or feedback, feel free to reach out via email at [kushal@kodedynamic.com].