I Built Dadi's Recipe Vault to Save Family Recipes

This is an account of an application developed for the Hacktoberfest Weekend Challenge, aimed at preserving family recipes. The application, named "Dadi's Recipe Vault," was created to address the common issue of family recipes being lost in messages and conversations. The developer, Tani, built a web app that transforms unstructured recipe explanations into a well-organized recipe format that can be saved and used later.

The application utilizes AI to extract and structure the recipe information. Users can input a recipe explanation or transcript, and the AI processes this information to create a clean recipe card containing the recipe name, ingredients, quantities, and cooking steps. The frontend of the application is built using React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Vite, while the backend uses Python, FastAPI, and SQLite for storing recipes.

The AI employed is an open-weight model, which provides more control and freedom in its usage without being dependent on a closed AI service.

Tani developed the project using an AI coding agent to assist with implementation, debugging, and deployment. The application was tested thoroughly to ensure its functionality. The project is being submitted to the Build for a Friend challenge, highlighting the importance of addressing real-world problems, such as the loss of family recipes, through innovative technology solutions. The live app can be accessed at https://dadi-recipe-vault.onrender.com.